On September 14, 1976, one F14A Tomcat crashed into waters 100 miles northwest of Scapa Flow, Scotland; after a malfunction during preparation for launch. It's crew, pilot, Lt. J. L. Kosich, and his radar intercept officer, Lt. (jg) L. E. Seymour safely ejected. A search an recovery mission was launched and succeeded in securing the plane and missile system.
/////"On board the F-14A Tomcat was America’s new and top secret AIM-54 Phoenix missile as well as its revolutionary fire control radar system, the AN/AWG-9."\\\\\
Source article - http://fly.historicwings.com/2012/09/tomcat-deep/
In this what if, the Soviets succeed in first recovering parts of the plane before the Americans; or at least vital parts of the missile/radar systems (doubt they could get away with the whole plane or just parts without being discovered and run-off).
What might the impact be on the development of their aircraft and doctrine?
How might this impact relations between the East and West?
What would the West actions be in response?
Anyone know of possible scenarios this might realistically happen without summoning the Queen of the Alien Space Bats?
What are your thoughts?
Thank you, and with much deep respect.
/////"On board the F-14A Tomcat was America’s new and top secret AIM-54 Phoenix missile as well as its revolutionary fire control radar system, the AN/AWG-9."\\\\\
Source article - http://fly.historicwings.com/2012/09/tomcat-deep/
In this what if, the Soviets succeed in first recovering parts of the plane before the Americans; or at least vital parts of the missile/radar systems (doubt they could get away with the whole plane or just parts without being discovered and run-off).
What might the impact be on the development of their aircraft and doctrine?
How might this impact relations between the East and West?
What would the West actions be in response?
Anyone know of possible scenarios this might realistically happen without summoning the Queen of the Alien Space Bats?
What are your thoughts?
Thank you, and with much deep respect.