After publishing the first images of the F-15C 78-0509/WA-09 of the 65th AGRS (Aggressor Squadron) in a “splinter” camouflage at Red Flag 12-2, many have asked what country’s color scheme the new Nellis Eagle replicates.
Although, it’s not a perfect copy, the scheme seems to be inspired to that of the Sukhoi Su-35S, Russia’s future supermaneuverable multirole combat plane.
Even the PAK-FA color scheme has something in common with the Nellis Aggressor’s splinter paint.
“The jets you’re flying against are smaller and faster, just like the enemy MiGs.”
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Update Apr. 26, 2012 19.00 GMT If the Vimeo video below is not available (looks like it was removed after the media hype generated by the post on this site that was also mentioned by […]
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Better not make it a perfect copy, or Russia might use ACTA to stop Boeing from exporting any more Eagles! ;D
Better not make it a perfect copy, or Russia might use ACTA to stop Boeing from exporting any more Eagles! ;D