Post your favorite military plane and why.
Pic related: master race reporting for duty
>>768434669
Although frequently fired upon, none of the 32 Blackbirds produced were ever shot down by enemy missiles.
No reconnaissance aircraft in history has operated in more hostile airspace or with such complete impunity.
The SR-71 Blackbird is a long-range, advanced, strategic reconnaissance aircraft used by the U.S. Air Force during the Cold War.
To withstand high temperatures generated by friction in the upper atmosphere during sustained Mach 3 flights, 93% of the Blackbird's airframe consists of titanium alloy.
Throughout its nearly 24-year career (from 1966-1980s), the SR-71 remained the world's fastest and highest-flying operational aircraft. From 80,000 feet, it could survey 100,000 square miles of Earth's surface per hour.
On Sept. 1, 1974, an SR-71 flew from New York to London in 1 hour, 54 minutes, 56 seconds-smashing the previous trans-Atlantic speed record by nearly three hours!
You've got mine in your pic. They're coming out with an SR-73 that'll be a UAV. Looks pretty sweet from what I've seen so far.
>>768434669
Why use fossil fuel when you can use nuclear fuel?
TR-3B Astra TR-3B Aurora etc
>>768435684
SR-72*, typo
The Tomcat is at the top of my list.
>>768435726
Yeah I’ve heard that.
>>768435990
Yeah f-14 is up there on my list too. Such a bad ass bird.
B2 spirit
A10-the nigger of the sky
Nighthawk
Anything made by Skunkworks is good.
My favorite company by far.
best boat
>>768436341
Just not the f-22. Hunk of shit
>>768436792
Best low observability plane out there
>>768435717
reminds me of taking acid at the airport
>>768434669
any good or hi-red views from cockpits? I find them extremely comfy
Pic related. Never entered service but a damn good design. Absolutely beautiful plane, up there with the Blackbird, but I'd venture to say even better looking. As for actual planes in/used in service, the F-14 or F-18 I'd say since naval aviation is just flipping awesome. It's sad the former is no longer with us, but there are good reasons why that's the case. That said, the fact we shredded them is really sad.
>>768437591
Too fucking expensive and the f-18 could do its job. Still a shame
>>768434669
I serviced the beasts!
Took ages to get right but underrated.
>>768438082
African mastah race reportin brudda
>>768438343
Does it fly
Was fortunate enough to fly in this beautiful machine for 10 years.
Can't believe this hasn't been posted yet.
>>768434669
all the planelets ITT jelly that their planefu doesn't leak fuel when they are on the tarmac
>>768438375
> Does it fly
Just long enough to crash.
>>768438375
racist asshole
Much sexies. much monies.
>>768438343
Yes, the lack of an engine just makes it lighter, genius design.
>>768438656
The engineering to get that thing to do what it does is, with the technology they had, is straight up scary. Almost as much as it is fascinating.
>>768439038
Would be fine if the Marines didn't need to compromising the design of the higher volume variants by demanding the best harrier replacement possible.
>>768439217
African SAM site
Rafale is cool guy. Eh can operate from US carriers and doesn't afraid of kabob
>>768439405
brits are guilty as well. fuckin europoors
They came in a flatpack and were put together using allen keys.
>>768439775
Saabs are cool guyz
>>768435717
Speaking of these, you ever hear of that hacker who stole a bunch of secrets pre 9/11. Britbong said he saw docs that had names of eight spaceships in orbit.
>>768439866
>checked
but no.
these planes are like the Eugenia Cooney of planes,
>ew
>>768434669
F-14D Super Tomcat. I worked on them in the Navy back before they got decommissioned. These will always be my favorite military aircraft.
>>768436279
the only answer
thread needs more drunk russian garbage
>>768440332
concur with so close to trips.
as the p-3 guy, the warthog was always a pleasure to watch irl
>>768435717
Reverse engineering....just sayin'.
>>768434669
>>768440823
No frills but you'll come back alive.
>>768434669
was the master of the skys
Dad flew one in nam so im kinda partial
>>768434669
murica
I think this is self explanatory
>>768440823
Love this plane. Been around 30 years and still looks like something out of science fiction
>>768438459
Gotta say, I hate working on these pigs
>>768441559
lol. were you mech, or avionics?
>>768441714
AT, but i watch the mechs struggle. Framers are screwed, too
>>768436279
>>768440332
>>768441532
It's the only plane I'd ever fly into combat with.
>>768442000
trips checked! noice.
was AW
i just remember most scrubbed missions were because of avionics. lol
Fucked some hot AT chicks, tho. lol
>>768434669
I've pooped on this
>>768434669
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fun8tIJTDMY
The F 15 ofcourse
>>768442316
Ooh, neat. Lot of prop and engine leak BS. Lucky to get a bounce out the door.
Haven't scrubbed for my stuff in a while, knock on wood.
The only OK looking lady around swings the other way, so :/
V-22 Ospreys. Yeah, they're impractical but they're cool.
>>768442648
>>768442882
HAHAHA, Fuck yeah.
>>768442882
javascript:quote('768442368') related
>>768443133
also,
NATOPS is for new guys
>>768443455
and fucking dubs checked. holy shit ur on fire
>>768443565
think that's my first dub and trip. 55 noted, btw
>>768443665
>>768443809
My life is complete now. What configuration did you fly on?
>>768444133
fucking stahp it! checked again
P-3C, although I trained for observer in a few B's
>>768444280
update IV, even
also was beartrap crew
>>768444438
sextuples inbound, just sayin
>>768444280
God damn, that'll never happen again.
I've only seen BMUP and AIP, you must be OG ASF
>>768444591
indeed
>>768444585
Screw it, let's try. FE or operator?
>>768444666
WOOOO!
>>768444666
fuck. is this real life? trips
already said, AW - SS1/2
>>768444789
Word, don't think you mentioned acoustics, but how can i be mad right now?
>>768434912
Yeah and when the shock cones aren't operating perfectly then you get to watch the plane evaporate around you.
>>768444914
all good, anon
am high af, but thanks for the memories
some of the best times of my life
>>768445069
and i exit with a 69
it's a good life. :)
>>768445098
Good deal. Take care, brother
>>768445169
i can't even. omg. 69
peace out, friend
>>768436279
BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRT
>>768445199
hahaha, DUBS for days
>>768436279
I see these babies all the time.
>>768445235
well, shit. i'm still here. ironically:
i got to ride in an S-3 Viking, once
same engines as the hog.
whoooop!!
SU 27
When the commies had better tech
F7F Tigercat. The F-22 of piston prop planes. Essentially, the ultimate development of piston driven fighter plane technology.
>>768436194
I do maintenance on these ama
>>768445546
WTF happened in Guam?
>>768445546
how many air force guys do you buttsex in a given day?
Navy Air, faggot!
F-18 Super Hornet
>>768445459
Also this for historic value
>>768445658
Humidity affected the flight controls, pilots couldn't get back control so they ejected
>>768442193
suck it, ruskies
>>768445785
I'll buy that. it's soupy as hell there.
>>768434669
why didn't the US weaponize the SR-71 blackbird?
>>768445774
nigga, that's aint even a Super Hornet. The intakes should be angled.
The AC-130
>>768445963
they did. The A-12. Different nose to hold a radar, and internal missile racks. The Air Force didn't buy any though. The missile and radar tech eventually made its way to the F-14 with the Phoenix missile.
"fly in this beautiful machine"
Not "fly this beautiful machine"
>pussy ass co-pilot for 10 years you must be shit flier.
>>768440084
Yes I have heard these allegations.
>>768440817
The few in the know, know these things.
>>768438517
That's just straight up erotic
>>768445546
How hot is it working on them?
>>768445422
Done went and learned a thing.
>>768445963
Because anything resembling offensive capabilities would compromise its primary purpose. Stealth. Its offensive primary was speed. It could and did several times, fly faster than the missiles fired at it. Relative flew one of these birds.
Pretty sure this classic beauty speaks for itself.
/thread
>>768436285
based
14 foward firing .50 cal MGs, and 4 .50 cal MG in 2 turrets. Also, as fast as any prop fighter. The A-26 was a beast.
>>768434669
Love the SR-71. Somewhat related, I just bought a safety razor that's inspired by its design.
>>768446405
see
>>768446214
it was weaponized.
>>768446376
99% of the time they're in Missouri. Doesn't really get that hot. Also they're kept inside hangars when they're not flying so you're not in the sun
>>768446503
>>768445784
>>768445422
Do you even guided missile, bro?
>>768446430
>>768446514
That is some fucked up soyboy bullshit right there...
Here come the nuts
>>768446514
ITT: Dumb motherfuckers buying plane-razors.
Even if you're well off that's still a retarded waste of money.
>>768446405
Saw these and pic related take off and land, so many times. Epic shit.
>>768446514
yeah, my plastic razor that came in a $2 pack of 5 shaves better.
>>768446547
I saw it as I was writing it. It wasn't used though. It wasn't its purpose. Though it could have splendidly.
>>768442368
So THATS what they meant by 'the C-130 gets down and dirty"!
>>768446750
I see them all the time at Beale AFB. Their takeoffs and landings are crazy.
Stuka
huehuehue
>>768446549
Yeah but still won’t sweat screw up the ram paint? And I’ve been in more than a few hangers that are stuffy as fuck..
>>768446214
Really? The A-12 is classified as a reconnaissance aircraft. where did u get source from?
>>768436279
yes. a fucking beauty. basically giant a gun with wings
>>768434669
Sexiest plane in my opinion
>>768447097
The paint isnt that sensitive.. The hangars do get stuffy but they're definitely being on a jet that's been baking in the sun
>>768447350
Definitely better than
>>768447350
>>768446549
... you lie.
B2 has to be kept in a climate controlled hanger to protect the RAM coating. The whole hanger is designed to be able to take a hot plane or a cold plane to around 70 degrees in 6 hours... if you really worked on them you’d have mentioned this as it’s pretty fucking important.
They would not get stuffy.
>>768447201
shit. my bad. I meant the YF-12. Here you can clearly see the different nose for the radar.
>>768446782
>>768446627
Ever actually shaved with a DE? Don't knock them if you haven't tried them.
>Blades are cheap as fuck and range from very mild to aggressive- Shark blades are about ten cents a pop and last about a week if you shave daily
>Less irritation, don't tug on your facial hair
>Razors themselves are affordable (so long as you're not buying CNC'd like me)
>Makes shaving more enjoyable and less of a chore
It says fuck u to aero dynamics and its a STEALTH BOMBER, this will cuase more or less 40% of all mainland casualties in ww3
>>768447443
it was a prototype still cool thanks anon
>>768447432
Choose not to believe me if you want. Only 2 hangars are air conditioned and it's for the contractors. Also, if need any AGE you have to open the hangar, no point in climate control
>>768447468
Yes but I don’t need to buy one who’s design was “inspired by the blackbird”
Ilyushin-2 Sturmovik.
Nazi killer.
>>768447604
America! Fuck Yeah!! Coming to carpet bomb you with nukes
>>768447832
When you spill the olive oil.
>>768447832
USA USA USA USA USA USA
>>768447659
They literally developed a portable hanger system for these planes with these specs. I chose not to believe. Pics or it didn’t happen
I like planes so much
>>768437591
>the fact we shredded them is really sad.
honestly makes me cry
>>768447996
I can't post anything that will give me away. Also, portable hangar is not a thing and never will be
>>768448248
there is one left in the USAF museum.
A10 Warthog
>>768447996
Also you're not even allowed to bring your phone on the flightline, let alone anywhere near a jet
I'm going to go with the Aurora unmanned plane that's capable of doing Mach 6
>>768448323
Please, it's named the A-10 Thunderbolt II
>>768448439
Problem with unmanned is that there will always be a signal to trace it by. Great for defense.
>>768448439
the air force is still trying to figure out how to get stupid little scramjet prototypes to go mach 5 and not fall apart.
>>768448293
XLDAHS
I don’t know man, sure seems like it’s a thing..
>>768448616
china, india and russia have figured it out
>>768447604
$1.4 billion per plane, and that was before all the modernizations
the USAF was so pissed off at northrop grumman for that piece of shit they banned them from participating in bids for future planes.
>>768448690
no one has ever figured out hypersonic flight and no one will for decades. even simulating it on computers is still impossible.
>>768448760
You only need about five'em.
>>768448760
except the B-21...................................stay in school.
>>768448659
Honestly had never heard of that, but also I've never been to Diego Garcia which looks like is the only place it was used. Also it could be before I started maintaining them, I've only been on them for 2 years
>>768448834
>hey guize!! look how retarded i am!!1!
>>768448885
they're useless. they have no application
>>768448899
>B-21
Cool.
>>768449000
I know. You need all'em gadgets to make sure your dick can properly fit inside of your asshole.
>>768448899
do you know dates?
>>768442672
Not impractical. The USN will be phasing out the greyhounds with them in a few years.
>>768449088
yes. do you? do you have a point or just retarded?
>>768449088
I mean. I hear only women have been capable of flying the fuckers. If that's not a sign.
>>768444280
Currently sitting in A-Pool in Pensacola. Life is so chill.
>>768448969
5 more in Guam, one in fairford.
>>768449177
yes, I do.
>the USAF was so pissed off at northrop grumman for that piece of shit they banned them from participating in bids for future planes.
>>768449505
then why are they building the B-21?
Its got wings
>>768449691
not enough wings if you ask me
F/A-18 Hornet/Super Hornet
>>768449814
legacy hornets are sexier. if i wanted to date a fat bitch id get a tomcat or intruder
Can we get some love for the Comache?
>ning nong ping pong!!
>>768450330
>not a plane
The Berkut is one sexy Russian lady.
>>768434669
>>768450330
no, you can't. it was stupid, it failed to be stealth, it wasn't better than the apache it was supposed to replace in any substantial way, and dick cheney, the evil emperor, canceled it it was so bad.
CAN'T BUG THE JUG
>>768450486
well it flies
>>768450870
sorry, it wasn't cheney, got my dates mixed up. he canceled something else. but it was pretty bad.
The Bone is the best bomber out there.
>>768439217
>>768448494
More upskort plox
>>768451024
cold was nothing but a boner killer. so much potential death and destruction wasted
>>768451024
you mean second most expensive ever. but it can't do anything the B-52 can't. except drain taxpayers faster to drop the same bombs on the same targets. the people selling the spare parts were basically begging the USAF to find missions for it to do out in afghanistan.
I always thought the xb 70 looked cool as hell
>>768450978
maybe youre thinking of his lawyer that he tried to cancel in the "hunting accident"
>>768450970
still not a plane retard
>>768438459
rock on brooooo
im a no fly guy just because shit eyes and rampant drug use, but fuck do i love me some planes
>>768450916
Why make a whole plane when you can just put a cockpit on a wing
>>768447320
sauce? those lips look like low budget animation about sucking something...
>>768440672
this
>>768440997
Epic, love me the A-1 such a work horse.
>>768449390
i can't speak to all of it today, i'm pretty OG, as we'v established.
i just hope whatever new rating they have now gets you as much pussy as AW did, back in the day.
Fair winds, anon.
>>768451172
Only because the Cold War ended. More survivable, more modern, faster, and obviously looks better.
>70+ years after WW2
>still flying essentially a B29 knock-off
>>768451704
Is being retired while the b-52 will be kept in service & re-engined.
>>768451769
>b29 knockoff
No, that was the earlier tu-4
The Bear is much larger, much longer range, oh and has fucking turboprops not piston engines
>>768452018
still essentially a B29
>>768451180
this. xb-70 was a missed opportunity.
>>768452175
You're an idiot.
>>768452418
where's the plane?
>>768436279
Nigger? It's held down the same job for decades now and it's still the best at what it does.
>>768452175
Not really.
>>768434669
Toasting in an epic bread, OP
Thanks!
>btw
>>768452288
>clearly doesnt know jack shit about the Bear's development
it's interesting, you should read up on it. but the tl;dr is that it's basically a B29 with bigger wings and russian engines
>>768452507
>best at what it does
waste tax payer $
>>768452288
dubs confirms
>>768452622
No, that was the cancelled Tu-85. The Bear is a wholly different plane.
>>768450938
Normie trash on here can't appreciate this timeless beauty. If you can't have the thunderbolt at its worst you don't deserve it at it's best.
The Tomcat will always be the dopest for me. I respect a great many aircraft but the F-14 just strikes a certain chord. The F-15 is the Brother Jet to me as well. Love the era. Loving the other pics you guys submit as well!
>>768452794
Kek.. fuck off hippie
silly brits cant into naval airpower anymore
>>768436285
>shot down by some dumb serbs
>>768440672
>Russian
>Stealth
>those engines
>not stealth at all
>>768453158
mad respect, but this one always had my heart.
pic related
>51>47
>>768453386
>>768445501
Mustang H says no
>>768453644
forgot pic. i'm high
but dubs. check?
>>768440672
>>768453515
yeah, if even the indians arent stupid enough to get them, you know it's too shitty, even for russian shit.
>>768450575
Stolen American designe
>X-15
>>768453758
ah. cold war humor.
>it never gets old
>>768453659
I always thought the vampires were cool
>>768453816
Yeah man it's like putting Harry Potter's invisi cloak on a elephants head.
That ass/ engines are still hanging out.
Supposedly they are working on the engines....
still waiting
>>768453758
>taking it political
What the fuck did we fight for?
This?
This fucking asshattery?
>>768453846
shiiiiit
I meant X-29
>>768453816
>>768453816
>>768450349
hopefully someday soon we will get to see new russian shit go head to head with new chinese knock off shit.
also fuck this nigger captcha shit. went through 24 of them
>>768454094
it's kinda nice to know that the US military isnt the only ones who struggle to make new shit work. though it costs the US 9000x more $
>still better than the typhoon
lol
>>768450970
>>768450330
I wish this was a viable helicopter, too
>all these normies prefer jet over prop
>>768437591
Fuck yes
>>768437912
It was competing with the F-22, the F-18 can't do the F-22s job
>>768441119
>Fagot
It's called a faggot. Top kek.
This far in and no AVRO Arrow?
Also, props for the XB-70 . Yes, I'm old...fuck offa my lawn.
Come on now boys, let's not forget about one of the best bombers/heavy assault aircraft in history
>>768436285
>>768436341
>>768446214
>>768445963
>>768447443
You guys should read this
>>768456639
just fyi, they are making a Top Gun 2, he flies a f35
>>768435717
That's some shitty photoshop. Like, 2/10.
>>768438375
Lol.
>>768438755
I think you are severely overestimating that capabilities of that thing.
>>768434669
>i think, i found a bug! or...?
>>768434669
fuck planes MH-60R's are best
