Why the Thunderbirds & Blue Angels don't fly 5th Gen Fighters
The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds represent the best of the best of US Military Aviation. So why do they fly such old fourth generation fighter jets when much newer fifth generation options are available? Let's talk about it! For more info about returning the Blues and Birds to combat in 72 hours: • Could the Blue Angels & Thunderbirds reall... 00:00 - Intro 00:31 - F-22 Raptor 02:36 - F-35 Lightning II 04:32 - Cost 05:26 - 72 Hours to War 06:30 - Specific Modifications Needed 07:45 - No 2 Seat Variant 08:57 - The 400k Helmet… 09:38 - So what is the plan? 11:32 - A return to trainer aircraft? 12:52 - Thanks for watching! #airshow #fighterjet #aviation #military #blueangel #thunderbirds #f18 #f16 #f35 #f22 #superhornet #hornet #fightingfalcon #viper #raptor #lightning #war #combat #navy #marine #marinecorps #airforce #topgun #topgunmaverick #warbird #aircombat #history #fighterpilots
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