USN goes for the Intruder II rather then the A-12

Bearcat

Banned
Fly a Super Tomcat with a modern AESA radar, engines that give it a supercruise capability, modernized electronics with a MTBF comparable to the Superbug, and the same capability of dropping air-to-ground weapons.

That aircraft will fly rings around any version of the F-18. :cool:
 

Nikephoros

Banned
Fly a Super Tomcat with a modern AESA radar, engines that give it a supercruise capability, modernized electronics with a MTBF comparable to the Superbug, and the same capability of dropping air-to-ground weapons.

That aircraft will fly rings around any version of the F-18. :cool:

and probably cost loads more to buy, maintain, fuel, and arm.
 
Ugh, I can't believe how this Thread has become a Tomcat vs. Hornet slugfest when it's supposed to be about the A-6F Intruder II. I admit, I had a hand in it...
 
What do you expect from tomcats? They're merely performing Air Defence over their home territory. Think of jettisoned fuel as urine. :D
 

NothingNow

Banned
*facepalm*
Should have said Comparatively.

Getting Back on topic, Using GE F404 Engines would help control supply/ maintenance Issues on the Carriers. But I'm also thinking that as an Attack aircraft It should have a Gun, It's Not really Necessary, but it's nice to have on a CAS mission.
An EA-6F would be a big step up as well.
 
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