tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26061284.post9210709210673919833..comments2024-03-14T02:18:47.610-05:00Comments on TheRightRant: Do we need another U2 spy plane?Edhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01235046826421680852noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26061284.post-72862654635545272122015-08-31T19:27:42.930-05:002015-08-31T19:27:42.930-05:00It may have another name. I've seen them infe...It may have another name. I've seen them infest other blogs. I suppose if someone clicks on one of their stupid links, they get $0.01, if that much.Billnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26061284.post-50798359569676868342015-08-31T13:41:28.953-05:002015-08-31T13:41:28.953-05:00Bill, I was just trying to figure out what that wa...Bill, I was just trying to figure out what that was. Is that what spam is? I'm used to trolls, don't know much about spam comments. Maybe they'll go away.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01235046826421680852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26061284.post-76767983108681597482015-08-31T09:43:24.546-05:002015-08-31T09:43:24.546-05:00You've made the big time, Right Rant. You'...You've made the big time, Right Rant. You're getting spam posted as a comment.Billnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26061284.post-41088569028798394532015-08-27T13:57:05.774-05:002015-08-27T13:57:05.774-05:00http://aviationweek.com/defense/skunk-works-studie...http://aviationweek.com/defense/skunk-works-studies-stealthy-u-2-replacement?NL=AW-05&Issue=AW-05_20150819_AW-05_362&sfvc4enews=42&cl=article_1&utm_rid=CPEN1000000898758&utm_campaign=3516&utm_medium=email&elq2=974665b3e7bb4fa3a1a8c1b3a9952164<br /><br />I missed this article. It is kind of a stealthier cross between a U-2 and Global Hawk.Billnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26061284.post-58496488462244125122015-08-27T12:40:29.577-05:002015-08-27T12:40:29.577-05:00I haven't heard of the replacement plan, so ca...I haven't heard of the replacement plan, so can't comment. The current U-2 is vastly different from the 1960's version. I don't think the airframe is stressed much, but the AF may want better stealth.Billnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26061284.post-61394669247478080182015-08-27T09:16:24.600-05:002015-08-27T09:16:24.600-05:00I wonder if the likely prohibitive cost of a new p...I wonder if the likely prohibitive cost of a new platform would convince them to just keep building parts for U2 upgrades? Or do air frames have a limited life and at some point you just can't keep it in the air safely?Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01235046826421680852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26061284.post-81905428152392176712015-08-27T07:19:01.944-05:002015-08-27T07:19:01.944-05:00The USAF tried to retire the Dragon Lady and repla...The USAF tried to retire the Dragon Lady and replace with Global Hawks, only to find they were losing too much capability. They big UAV just isn't there yet.<br /><br />Satellite orbits are well known to our adversaries so they just cover up during passes. The U-2 is in such demand that it can't keep up. It doesn't fly over hostile territory, but flies high enough to look in.<br /><br />Billnoreply@blogger.com