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Went with the F22 instead. Both were in competition for the contract.

F16 is/was fun b/c of its inherent instability.

There's no such thing as a perfect system. EVERY system the US has fielded was taken offline at some point to fix something.

Mako is a type of shark.

Navy had those in the 80s.

Because this seems somewhat relevant as it celebrates American Warbirds...specifically the F4 Phantom, achieving victory.

I'm actually impressed those airframes are still flying.

No, no it's not. As one of the people who monitored North Korean Tech in preparation for invasion...wood was defintely a factor in their construction.

It can fly at as low a speed as 50kph and maintain altitude. They lose altitude but can maintain control below that. I think they can even fly backwards with a strong enough headwind.

The frame is largely wood.

AN-2 Colts...prime mover for North Korean Special Forces...b/c they fly low, slow, and are made of wood...for less radar signature...don't mind the big radial engine on the front...

Give the crew a visual victory.

@Tiamat I REMEMBER!!! They are the Wingman novels by Mack Maloney, and, of course, the hero's name is Hawk Hunter. ;) Original cover vs cover for current publishing run

There was a novel series I read in the 80's or 90's that was post WW3. The main hero was a fighter pilot that used a Cranked Arrow. I'll need to see if I can find it.

Still love the F-16 XL (Extra Large) 'Cranked Arrow'

I always forget what an ungainly beast the B36 is.

@ShadowArxxy Are they the same 'engine' or are they multiple systems on the same aircraft?

Quarterhorse, the Air Force’s Next Hypersonic Aircraft, Has Taken an Epic Leap (msn.com) TLDR: Hermeus has developed a hybrid engine that can switch between turbojet and ramjet in the same engine. Successful test of the operational engine has been completed.

Went to basic at Ft. Leonardwood. It's also the gunnery range for A-10s. Got to see and hear the BRRRRRRRRRRT!!

AN-2 Colts are heavily utilized by North Korean SF b/c of the wooden frame and canvas. Only radar reflection is pretty much the engine. That, and the DMZ is pretty mountainous to cover the approaches. 1st strike effort for the Norks.