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| CNO: Next-Generation Navy Fighter Might Not Need Stealth |
| 2015-02-08 |
| 'You know that stealth may be over-rated,' Greenert said during a speed at the Office of Naval Research Naval Future Force Science and Technology Expo, Washington D.C. 'I don't want to necessarily say that it's over but let's face it, if something moves fast through the air and disrupts molecules in the air and puts out heat ' I don't care how cool the engine can be ' it's going to be detectable.' One analyst said if Navy F/A-XX developers seek to engineer a sixth-generation aircraft, they will likely explore a range of next-generation technologies such as maximum sensor connectivity, super cruise ability and an aircraft with electronically configured 'smart skins.' 'The weight that we put on an aircraft due to the pilot is kind of extraordinary. You can take that off and put sensors on there instead,' Greenert explained. I believe this last sentence kills any USAF support. |
| Posted by:Hupineger Glomomp003 |
| #4 Stealth is great. Speed and manueverability are great. But in the end, disposability will rule. On-board pilots are not (to our culture) disposable. Drones will be the future. In 2001 I had proposed launching thousands of air-launched 'Radio Shack' radio-controlled model aircraft, each with a shotgun shell and a camera in it, controlled by a bunch of video gamers in a high=altitude circling aircraft. I could build them for $1000 each (with plenty left over for graft) and they could hunt down any target of opportunity. 14 years later they could be automated with smart facial ID robotics and solar power and dispersed by the thousands with no controllers. |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2015-02-08 15:54 |
| #3 And (cough) aggressive curiosity. :) |
| Posted by: Shipman 2015-02-08 12:42 |
| #2 Maybe have South Carolina ANG handle the Minutemen. ...My kid was a maintainer for the SCANG (169 FG, the World Famous Swamp Foxes) - believe me when I tell you that he and his buddies would not only have done a better job, they would have instilled a Strategic Air Command level of discipline. Mike |
| Posted by: Mike Kozlowski 2015-02-08 07:06 |
| #1 The pilot problem will cure itself in due course, in the worst way possible, after that four hour shifts on the video screen then, FORE!. Maybe have South Carolina ANG handle the Minutemen. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2015-02-08 06:20 |