Hey the F-16 could participate in the "test" as well, it carries the LANTIRN pod system, here's an exerpt from http://www.f-16.net/f-16_armament_article2.html They could orbit WELL out of range and still see us and our puny little lasers! Howard LANTIRN 2000 Three hardware enhancements comprise the basic LANTIRN 2000 offers. These additions are: A quantum well, third-generation FliR sensor; A 40,000-foot altitude, diode-pumped laser; A more compact, more powerful computer system. The 8- to 12- micron FliR uses quantum well technology for low-cost construction of extremely dense detector arrays. It extends weapon standoff range more than 50 percent, adding the mission flexibility of battle damage assessment and reconnaissance. Greater standoff range ensures less aircraft attrition. This third-generation FliR is 23 percent more reliable. The diode pumped laser operates at a greater range with a smaller spot size. Its lower beam divergence, greater resolution and pointing accuracy at 40,000 feet expand the altitude and range of the targeting pod. The diode-pumped laser is 17 percent more reliable, thanks to an improved power supply, fewer parts and a cooler operating temperature. An eye-safe training laser with tactical performance and range is integrated. --- Chuck Hards <chuck.hards@gmail.com> wrote:
Unless you're an F22 pilot.
On 8/7/07, erikhansen@thebluezone.net <erikhansen@thebluezone.net> wrote:
You do nto want an F-16 pilot mad at you, thats
for sure
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