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#1531817 - 05/20/03 04:46 PM plane suggestion  
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I waswondering if any of the model makers might be interested in making the f-16xl?The the main body of it is the same as the regular f-16s but the wings are different and would be great to see this in game.It's anice design all around to bad it never went into full production.



#1531818 - 05/20/03 06:54 PM Re: plane suggestion  
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They called the design the "Cranked Arrow" It was originally in competition with the F-15E for the Air Forces new Strike Fighter. Of course the F-15E won. I believe they turned the airplane over to NASA, but I'm not sure. If one of the model makers develops it, I'll do the skin.


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#1531819 - 05/21/03 01:50 AM Re: plane suggestion  
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The F-15E has superior radar, thus it won. And it was also faster and able to carry a larger load. The Delta shape wing, which used to add maneuverability, is nothing compared to modern thrust vectoring.


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