12 points | by throwawaybert 4 hours ago ago
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Why would they send such an old plane into a combat situation unless they wanted it to get shot down?
F-15s are appropriate for many missions. I think you are thinking of the chapter less capable F-16s instead?
I notice the article says that US had destroyed only about 1/3 of [missiles and stuff], but as to the second third? Also destroyed.
Traditionally we call that "2/3", but what do I know of statistics and reporting?
Why would they send such an old plane into a combat situation unless they wanted it to get shot down?
F-15s are appropriate for many missions. I think you are thinking of the chapter less capable F-16s instead?
I notice the article says that US had destroyed only about 1/3 of [missiles and stuff], but as to the second third? Also destroyed.
Traditionally we call that "2/3", but what do I know of statistics and reporting?