I just finished watching Greta on Fox. They took her for a ride in an F-16 and gave us all a great show on the F-22. It is awesome!
BTW, they have more than 10 produced and flying and the cost has dropped to 110-115 milion per.
Here is an interesting link...
http://www.lexlibertas.com/lexlibertas/archives/2004/07/indian_air_force_beats_us_in_exercise.php
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Here is a letter to the editor (PittsPostGaz) in response to an earlier letter suggesting the DoD kill the F22:
Airmen know this fighter is key to defeating these threats
In reference to Jack Kelly's July 13 article ("Is New Military Fighter Jet Already Out Of Date?"), we need fair and open debate on the F/A-22. There has already been much discussion on what the future U.S. military should look like and what capabilities are needed to win future wars. The lives of Americans depend upon us getting this answer right.
Where the future of airpower is concerned, Kelly's piece misses the mark. Your readers were left to form their opinion on a revolutionary new air capability based on the input of two retired Army officers and a retired Air Force colonel without even asking the true experts working on the F/A-22 program, the U.S. Air Force.
Airmen will tell you current and future air-to-air and surface-to-air threats are real and the F/A-22 is the key to defeating them. Its "kick down the door" capability allows us to strike deep and fast, day or night, and paves the way for friendly air, ground, and naval forces to operate on our terms, not the enemy's. The F/A-22 flies faster, has a greater range than any potential adversary, can outmaneuver any opponent, and gathers and distributes intelligence from the battlefield. It is easier to maintain and, because of its technology, it will enjoy a longer operational lifespan. These capabilities will enable us to take the fight to any enemy, even terrorists, no matter where they are located -- all points your readers need to know.
While I want fair debate on the F/A-22, I don't want a fair fight when it comes to war. I believe we should win 100-0, not 50-49. I think your readers will agree our airmen, soldiers, sailors and Marines deserve no less.
GEN. HAL M. HORNBURG
Commander
Air Combat Command
Langley Air Force Base, Va.