• TheOSINTguy@sh.itjust.works
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    4 months ago

    F-22A + F15E + F16C could make a pretty deadly combo.

    You got the F-22 for air superiority, and air cover. Or use its stealth to strike russian fighters and bombers that are in russia.

    The F-15E can be used for ground attack, or even close air support. It could also be used as backup for the F-16’s if they get overwhelmed.

    The F16C being a multi role fighter could do a lot of these things, not as well as their dedicated platforms but still preform well. Not to forget the F16 is superior in SEAD.

    • brucethemoose@lemmy.world
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      4 months ago

      It’s a fantasy for sure, as I can’t imagine what kind of training/infrastructure the F-22 needs, even if the US gets over its fear one one being shot down and salvaged.

      But yeah, gettin air superiority and making use of it would be incredible.