F-16 turned into a drone
Jan 28, 2016 22:44:20 #
Going the e-mail rounds:
Didn't realize drone technology had advanced this far so quickly.
They are using up their obsolete F-16s. Not a good day for the future of manned aircraft. Seems like the PILOT is on the endangered list.
This little four minute video is really something.
A first for a full size jet airplane. Thousands of planes that were graveyard bound, with costs in the hundreds of millions, can now be used as never before.
These F-16 Boeing aircraft have been in the bone yard at Davis-Monthan for 15 years, and are now being used as drones.
http://video.boeing.com/services/player/bcpid1173939806001?bckey=AQ~~%2cAAAAukPAlqE~%2coAVq1qtdRjwBrIkHYj2MSytJiEK9s5fy&bclid=0&bctid=2684464741001
Didn't realize drone technology had advanced this far so quickly.
They are using up their obsolete F-16s. Not a good day for the future of manned aircraft. Seems like the PILOT is on the endangered list.
This little four minute video is really something.
A first for a full size jet airplane. Thousands of planes that were graveyard bound, with costs in the hundreds of millions, can now be used as never before.
These F-16 Boeing aircraft have been in the bone yard at Davis-Monthan for 15 years, and are now being used as drones.
http://video.boeing.com/services/player/bcpid1173939806001?bckey=AQ~~%2cAAAAukPAlqE~%2coAVq1qtdRjwBrIkHYj2MSytJiEK9s5fy&bclid=0&bctid=2684464741001
Jan 28, 2016 22:48:23 #
Elwood wrote:
They've had remote F5 aircraft for decades.Going the e-mail rounds: br br Didn't re... (show quote)
But the tech is getting better.
The F35 and F22 have G-Inhibitors because the aircraft can withstand a high-G turn that would collapse the pilot's brain and k**l him instantly.
The F16's as drones are most likely a test run on a remote control F22.
The reason they're not really necessary is that right now F22s are safely superior with a human pilot.
Jan 28, 2016 23:06:43 #
Elwood wrote:
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This ain't anything new, except doing it with an F-16. Tyndal has been using different jets for targets since at least the 60's when I was stationed there. It goes back at least as far as using the F-86 Saber and T-33 as a target planes..................
Jan 28, 2016 23:26:30 #
Super Dave wrote:
They've had remote F5 aircraft for decades.
But the tech is getting better.
The F35 and F22 have G-Inhibitors because the aircraft can withstand a high-G turn that would collapse the pilot's brain and k**l him instantly.
The F16's as drones are most likely a test run on a remote control F22.
The reason they're not really necessary is that right now F22s are safely superior with a human pilot.
But the tech is getting better.
The F35 and F22 have G-Inhibitors because the aircraft can withstand a high-G turn that would collapse the pilot's brain and k**l him instantly.
The F16's as drones are most likely a test run on a remote control F22.
The reason they're not really necessary is that right now F22s are safely superior with a human pilot.
I'll take your word for it. I am just impressed by drone technology. :mrgreen:
Jan 28, 2016 23:27:24 #
MrEd wrote:
This ain't anything new, except doing it with an F-16. Tyndal has been using different jets for targets since at least the 60's when I was stationed there. It goes back at least as far as using the F-86 Saber and T-33 as a target planes..................
:thumbup: :thumbup: But today's technology is quite an improvement. :mrgreen:
Jan 28, 2016 23:37:19 #
Elwood wrote:
:thumbup: :thumbup: But today's technology is quite an improvement. :mrgreen:
It's leaps and bounds better. And improving at an exponential rate.
Jan 28, 2016 23:59:13 #
lpnmajor
Loc: Arkansas
Elwood wrote:
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The F35 can be flown remotely without modification. BTW, if there is a power failure and the backup doesn't work, the planes cannot fly - at all.
I'd h**e to do CGS and take a few rounds in the belly in one of those. My guess is, they don't crash land well - they just crash.
Jan 29, 2016 00:08:51 #
lpnmajor wrote:
The F35 can be flown remotely without modification. BTW, if there is a power failure and the backup doesn't work, the planes cannot fly - at all.
I'd h**e to do CGS and take a few rounds in the belly in one of those. My guess is, they don't crash land well - they just crash.
I'd h**e to do CGS and take a few rounds in the belly in one of those. My guess is, they don't crash land well - they just crash.
:thumbup: :thumbup:
Jan 29, 2016 10:23:43 #
Elwood wrote:
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I'm lucky to get my P3A out a mile at 400 ft. and bring it home. :lol: I wish they had shown the pilots and control setup.
Jan 29, 2016 14:03:56 #
Parrothead wrote:
I'm lucky to get my P3A out a mile at 400 ft. and bring it home. :lol: I wish they had shown the pilots and control setup.
:lol: :lol: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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