Best Israeli fighter? - Aircraft of World War II

Aggie08 · 09-09-2007, 02:42 AM

Which of these was the right choice at the right time and had the biggest impact on Israel's affairs over the years, and what are your reasons?

I must confess, I had to look this up as I did not know they ever had any Mustangs or Meteors.

Soundbreaker Welch? · 09-09-2007, 04:11 AM

I didn't know they had any meteors.

I would say the Mirage, because of the role it played in the Six Day War.

The Basket · 09-09-2007, 04:38 AM

wot no Spitfire?

Aussie1001 · 09-09-2007, 06:54 AM

Would say F15 eagle as it has the best (as far as i kow) kill to loss ratio in the world. and would be paying back tenfold what they bought it for.....

FLYBOYJ · 09-09-2007, 10:03 AM

Based on its undefeated record - it goes to the F-15

Glider · 09-09-2007, 02:25 PM

I went for the Mirage III because of its importance to the 6 day war. Had they not had it, they stood an excellent chance of losing and the results don't bare thinking about.
There is no doubt in my mind that the F15 is the best fighter of its type but had Israel not had it, I believe they would have survived as a nation with the F16 plus their better training.

mkloby · 09-09-2007, 02:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glider

I went for the Mirage III because of its importance to the 6 day war. Had they not had it, they stood an excellent chance of losing and the results don't bare thinking about.
There is no doubt in my mind that the F15 is the best fighter of its type but had Israel not had it, I believe they would have survived as a nation with the F16 plus their better training.

I am inclined to agree with you.

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 09-09-2007, 03:24 PM

While I think they could have done it without the F-15, the fact still remains it is the best aircraft that they have.

NN_LUSO · 09-09-2007, 06:09 PM

The Mirage,the plane is which has to create for the following generations the legend of the IAF.

Aggie08 · 09-09-2007, 10:25 PM

I think the Mirage was undoubtedly the most important. Sure, the F-15 and F-16 have given them a huge advantage over anyone within a 1000 mile radius, but the Mirages did have a huge role in the 6 Day War.

Soundbreaker Welch? · 09-09-2007, 11:24 PM

When are we going to give them the F-22?

Glider · 09-10-2007, 04:31 AM

I suspect you won't due to the security risk, not the whole thing anyway.

Soundbreaker Welch? · 09-10-2007, 05:44 AM

Here's a wing of the F-22, Mr. Israeli President!

timshatz · 09-10-2007, 09:57 AM

F15. 30 years. Something like 100 victories and no losses. Seems the Arabs have just given up trying to beat it for the time being.

Anybody ever see the vid where the Israeli brings back the F15 with the left wing gone? Hell of a vid. Hell of a pilot.

ccheese · 09-10-2007, 02:26 PM

Gotta be the F-15. It's record is un-blemished..... Speaks for itself.

Charles

View Poll Results: Best Israeli Fighter?
Avia S-199 (Me-109)	1	3.23%
Dassault Mirage III	6	19.35%
IAI Kfir	1	3.23%
IAI Nesher	0	0%
McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II	3	9.68%
Boeing F-15 Eagle	13	41.94%
Lockheed F-16 Fighting Falcon	5	16.13%
MCDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk	1	3.23%
Gloster Meteor	1	3.23%
P-51 Mustang	0	0%
Voters: 31. You may not vote on this poll

09-09-2007, 02:42 AM	#1
Aggie08 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,013	Best Israeli fighter? Which of these was the right choice at the right time and had the biggest impact on Israel's affairs over the years, and what are your reasons? I must confess, I had to look this up as I did not know they ever had any Mustangs or Meteors. __________________ "I had ten rockets on board, and as I wasn't particularly fond of head-on attacks, I salvoed the whole lot at him. The rockets didn't hit him but but they must have scared the bejesus out of him, for he did a steep turn to starboard... I let him have the full blast, all eight fifty-calibers. I had never seen an aircraft completely disintegrate in the air the way this Me-110 did..." Bill Dunn, 406th Fighter Group Matt Last edited by Aggie08; 09-09-2007 at 02:52 AM.

09-09-2007, 04:11 AM	#2
Soundbreaker Welch? Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,893	I didn't know they had any meteors. I would say the Mirage, because of the role it played in the Six Day War. __________________ "His motor's conked out!" "What's the differance, they're all Nazis!" "Luke, shut up!" "Fear the hook!" "Oh.....I wanna fly." "You mean the kind that go under water and fly up the stairs?" "What you doing? Oh Nooooo!"

09-09-2007, 06:54 AM	#4
Aussie1001 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queensland- Australia Posts: 891	Would say F15 eagle as it has the best (as far as i kow) kill to loss ratio in the world. and would be paying back tenfold what they bought it for..... __________________ 98% Of teens surround their minds with rap. If you're part of the 2% that stayed with rock, put this on your signature I am also one of the 2% who does not own a myspace account.... DEFY THE SYSTEM

09-09-2007, 10:03 AM	#5
FLYBOYJ IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 16,051	Based on its undefeated record - it goes to the F-15 __________________ "IF ITS RED OR DUSTY, DON'T TOUCH IT"

09-09-2007, 04:38 AM	#3
The Basket Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 584	wot no Spitfire?

09-09-2007, 02:25 PM	#6
Glider Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Posts: 3,655	I went for the Mirage III because of its importance to the 6 day war. Had they not had it, they stood an excellent chance of losing and the results don't bare thinking about. There is no doubt in my mind that the F15 is the best fighter of its type but had Israel not had it, I believe they would have survived as a nation with the F16 plus their better training.

09-09-2007, 03:24 PM	#8
DerAdlerIstGelandet Der Crewchief Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany Posts: 33,152	While I think they could have done it without the F-15, the fact still remains it is the best aircraft that they have. __________________ fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles"[/I]

09-09-2007, 06:09 PM	#9
NN_LUSO Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1	The Mirage,the plane is which has to create for the following generations the legend of the IAF.

09-09-2007, 10:25 PM	#10
Aggie08 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,013	I think the Mirage was undoubtedly the most important. Sure, the F-15 and F-16 have given them a huge advantage over anyone within a 1000 mile radius, but the Mirages did have a huge role in the 6 Day War. __________________ "I had ten rockets on board, and as I wasn't particularly fond of head-on attacks, I salvoed the whole lot at him. The rockets didn't hit him but but they must have scared the bejesus out of him, for he did a steep turn to starboard... I let him have the full blast, all eight fifty-calibers. I had never seen an aircraft completely disintegrate in the air the way this Me-110 did..." Bill Dunn, 406th Fighter Group Matt

09-09-2007, 11:24 PM	#11
Soundbreaker Welch? Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,893	When are we going to give them the F-22? __________________ "His motor's conked out!" "What's the differance, they're all Nazis!" "Luke, shut up!" "Fear the hook!" "Oh.....I wanna fly." "You mean the kind that go under water and fly up the stairs?" "What you doing? Oh Nooooo!"

09-10-2007, 04:31 AM	#12
Glider Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Posts: 3,655	I suspect you won't due to the security risk, not the whole thing anyway.

09-10-2007, 05:44 AM	#13
Soundbreaker Welch? Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 1,893	Here's a wing of the F-22, Mr. Israeli President! __________________ "His motor's conked out!" "What's the differance, they're all Nazis!" "Luke, shut up!" "Fear the hook!" "Oh.....I wanna fly." "You mean the kind that go under water and fly up the stairs?" "What you doing? Oh Nooooo!" Last edited by Soundbreaker Welch?; 09-10-2007 at 08:13 AM.

09-10-2007, 09:57 AM	#14
timshatz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Phila, Pa Posts: 3,446	F15. 30 years. Something like 100 victories and no losses. Seems the Arabs have just given up trying to beat it for the time being. Anybody ever see the vid where the Israeli brings back the F15 with the left wing gone? Hell of a vid. Hell of a pilot.

09-10-2007, 02:26 PM	#15
ccheese Older Than Dirt Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 7,309	Gotta be the F-15. It's record is un-blemished..... Speaks for itself. Charles __________________ I can only please one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow doesn't look good either....

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