zarda@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Dr. Strangelove) (07/27/90)
From: zarda@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Dr. Strangelove) F-21 is the Israeli made Kfir fighter. Used mainly in simulations because its flight characteristics simulate those of Soviet aircraft. Based in Virginia and Arizona, I believe. F-19 I remember an interview with Tom Clancy shortly after the F-117a was unveiled. He said something to the effect that, "what we are now seeing is just the first generation of stealth technology. There is most likely a second or third generation all ready started." Could the the real F-19 be sitting out in the desert somewhere? I think so. As I have heard, there has been a steady rumor of an "aurora" project and I wouldn't doubt that there is a F-19 project hidden somewhere. While were on the subject of stealth technology, what happened to the Soviet stealth project. A Mig 37? -- Dr. Strangelove "Berlin is the testicles of the West. U.Wisconsin Milwaukee Each time I give them a yank, they Major: Political Science holler." -Khruschev Why that Alias? From the Movie Dr. Strangelove.
sysmgr@KING.ENG.UMD.EDU (Doug Mohney) (07/31/90)
From: sysmgr@KING.ENG.UMD.EDU (Doug Mohney) In article <1990Jul27.015749.22529@cbnews.att.com>, zarda@csd4.csd.uwm.edu (Dr. Strangelove) writes: > >F-19 > I remember an interview with Tom Clancy shortly after the F-117a was >unveiled. He said something to the effect that, "what we are now >seeing is just the first generation of stealth technology. There is >most likely a second or third generation all ready started." Second generation Stealth is seen. It's called the B-2. Second generation because it has smooth curves instead of all the nasty edges the '117 has. Also same the same design principles are used on the Advanced Cruise Missile (Smooth curves, no sharp edges). >Could the the real F-19 be sitting out in the desert somewhere? >I think so. As I have heard, there has been a steady rumor of an >"aurora" project and I wouldn't doubt that there is a F-19 project >hidden somewhere. "Aurora" is the rumored replacement to the SR-71. It is alleged to fly at 100,000 feet @ Mach 5. Some speculate that it is an unmanned drone, others say it's got a pilot. It could be an evolutionary growth of the D-21 drone. Only your government and the Soviet moles know for sure ;-) >While were on the subject of stealth technology, what happened to >the Soviet stealth project. A Mig 37? This sounds like a rumor gotten off of a Testor model kit.