The Random Military Aircraft Pic/Vids thread

apache driver · Feb 21, 2018

Cool photos wx man. A single post can contain multiple pictures, I promise.

Weather Man · Feb 21, 2018

apache driver said:
Cool photos wx man. A single post can contain multiple pictures, I promise.

What kind of self respecting post whore would do that!

I actually have really really bad internet, trial and error has shown that one pic, one post works best for me.

Snagged · Feb 21, 2018

Coiled03 said:
I love me some military aircraft....all of 'em. Can't think of a single one I don't like. Of course, my all time favorite is the blackbird:

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But I also love F15s, F16s, and A10s:

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Let's see 'em!

Also, thanks to anyone who flies, arms, maintains, or otherwise works with these glorious beasts. I envy you all, some times.

The streaks on the SR71's wings, is that from the leaking fuel?

Weather Man · Feb 21, 2018

Coiled03 · Feb 21, 2018

Snagged said:
The streaks on the SR71's wings, is that from the leaking fuel?

It certainly could be. Blackbirds were notorious for leaking fuel on the ground. The joints had to be loose to allow for thermal expansion during flight.

Snagged · Feb 22, 2018

Coiled03 said:
It certainly could be. Blackbirds were notorious for leaking fuel on the ground. The joints had to be loose to allow for thermal expansion during flight.

Yeah, I remember reading about that and figured that could be the representation of it.