Originally posted by JIMC5499
Originally posted by Jezza
Either the FB-22 or FB-23 would be an awsome replacement for the F111.
I don't think that either one of them will ever have the flexability of the F/B-111. The number of weapons, the type of weapons and the workload
reduction of having a two man crew. An FB-22 or FB-23 wouldn't even begin to approach the ability of a Vark.
You missed one thing! The F/B-111 version of the Aardvark is Very different then the F/B-22 or F/B-23. The 22's and 23's are more or less tactical
aircraft. The F/B-111 was an Aardvark that was built for SAC to carry SRAM, and B-61 Nukes. It was intended to open up gaps in the Soviet Air Defenses
so that B-52 could use to get to targets and deliver the main nuclear punch. If you are looking for the tactical Aardvarks that were seen dropping
smart bombs during Desert Storm in 1991, they are F-111F!
Now, about the idea of replacing the F-111 with the FB-22 or FB-23. I think this would be a neat idea. I would prefer the FB-23 version, because I
think it would be the better investment in the long run. However that leaves one question about black projects open: What happened to the A-17?
A-17 on ATS
This plane has been reported before. If they don't have an F-111 replacement, what is the A-17 for? Any thoughts?
Tim
