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US Naval Aviator explains why in air to air combat a P-51 Mustang would toast an F-117 Nighthawk everyday
Aviation Geek Club ^
| November 30, 2023
| Dario Leone
Posted on 11/30/2023 3:21:06 PM PST by Macho MAGA Man
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I agree with this guy, the Mustang would would shred the Nighthawk to pieces in one on one aerial combat.
To: Macho MAGA Man
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posted on
11/30/2023 3:24:32 PM PST
by
Seruzawa
("The Political left is the Garden of Eden of incompetence" - Marx the Smarter (Groucho))
To: Macho MAGA Man
Hub was usaf single seater combat pilot
Has a picture of a P-51 mustang in the den. In the I love me room.
His favorite airplane
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posted on
11/30/2023 3:26:39 PM PST
by
stanne
To: stanne
My husband flew Thunder Mustangs - a .75 scale of the P-51.
Tricky but fun!
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posted on
11/30/2023 3:29:01 PM PST
by
Aria
To: Macho MAGA Man
Check out Growling Sidewinder on youtube. He does weird dogfight matches using Digital Combat Simulator. Such as the P-47 Thunderbolt vs. the A-10 Thunderbolt II, for example. He also does more realistic matches such as the F-16 vs. the Su-27. And classics, too, such as the MiG-15 vs. the F-86 Sabre. Great fun!
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posted on
11/30/2023 3:29:13 PM PST
by
BradyLS
(DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
To: BradyLS
Thanks. I’ll check it out.
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posted on
11/30/2023 3:31:48 PM PST
by
Macho MAGA Man
(The last two weren't balloons. One was a cylindrical objects Trump is being given the Alex Jones tr)
To: stanne
I’ve heard of an “I Love Me” wall. Never an entire room, though anything is possible, I guess. :)
To: Macho MAGA Man
Well, the F-117 cannot shoot back for one thing.
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posted on
11/30/2023 3:33:42 PM PST
by
doorgunner69
(When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty)
To: Macho MAGA Man
I heard the North Vietnamese had biplanes during our conflict with them. Supposedly, they were difficult to shoot down because of the low altitude, low heat signature, and maneuverability. No idea if any of this is true.
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posted on
11/30/2023 3:34:47 PM PST
by
rey
To: Macho MAGA Man
Years ago, I won a silent auction to fly a T-34 Navy Fighter. The pilot gave me the stick to do horizontal and vertical rolls. Only pulled 4gs but that was more than enough for me.
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posted on
11/30/2023 3:35:37 PM PST
by
LittleBillyInfidel
(This tagline has been formatted to fit the screen. Some content has been edited.)
To: Freedom4US
You caught me. I sent while thinking nah it’s a wal.
Lazy
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posted on
11/30/2023 3:36:01 PM PST
by
stanne
To: Macho MAGA Man
Would like to point out, the F117 operated only at night and is a bomber/attack aircraft. It’s mission is one of stealth to avoid enemy radar and attack high value targets at night.
To: doorgunner69
Well, the F-117 cannot shoot back for one thing.I don’t think it has guns.
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posted on
11/30/2023 3:38:07 PM PST
by
Mark17
(Retired USAF air traffic controller. Father of USAF Captain & pilot. Both bitten by the aviation bug)
To: Macho MAGA Man
Might have something to do with the F-117 NOT being a fighter, despite the “F” designation. Hell, it doesn’t even have a gun!
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posted on
11/30/2023 3:38:35 PM PST
by
SunTzuWu
To: stanne
Well … some pilots could probably fill up an entire room with “I love me” stuff. I figured you’d never allow it. /s
To: Macho MAGA Man
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posted on
11/30/2023 3:46:01 PM PST
by
Chode
(there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. #FJB)
To: Macho MAGA Man
For one thing, the F-117 is not a fighter and has no guns.
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posted on
11/30/2023 3:47:20 PM PST
by
Bikkuri
(I am proud to be a PureBlood.)
To: Bikkuri
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posted on
11/30/2023 3:48:27 PM PST
by
Macho MAGA Man
(The last two weren't balloons. One was a cylindrical objects Trump is being given the Alex Jones tr)
To: Macho MAGA Man
The Nighthawk never had air to air capabilities of any kind, so we might as well be comparing the Mustang to the B-2 Spirit. Since the Mustang has no radar, he has to be lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time to find the Nighthawk visually. Then, the F-117 is 250 mph faster than the P-51, so the “right place, right time” window is going to be pretty small.
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posted on
11/30/2023 3:52:31 PM PST
by
ETCM
(“There is no security, no safety, in the appeasement of evil.” — Ronald Reagan)
To: Mark17
I think I’d prefer to take the P-51 out with an air-to-air missile.
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posted on
11/30/2023 3:54:48 PM PST
by
CivilWarBrewing
(Get off my back for my usage of CAPS, especially you snowflake males! MAN UP!)
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