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Synopsis
Strike
Fighters
The
strike fighter is the most versatile of modern combat aircraft.
Part fighter, part bomber, these aircraft excel on both offensive
and defensive air combat. Take a look at the hottest strike
fighters
in the world today.
Close Air Support: Strike fighters must not only capable
of fighting
other
fighters in deadly air-to-air dogfights, but also must be prepared
to
fight and survive in the low attitude arena while carrying out
their
bombing
missions. Take a look at the necessary features on today’s
best
strike fighters.
Jump
Jet: The Harrier vertical take-off aircraft is a unique
type of
strike fighter. Able to land and take-off
like a helicopter and fly like
a jet fighter, Harriers were
instrumental in the Falklands and the
Desert Storm battles.
British Harrier pilots describe what the Harrier
is
like to fly. US Marine Harrier pilots describe their missions
during
Desert Storm.
Warthog:
The US Air Force’s A-10 ground attack plane is nearly
unique.
Unlike most other sleek strike fighters, the A-10
is slow. But its unique
combination or armor protection,
maneuverability and heavy fire power
made it the most feared
ground attack aircraft of Operation Desert Storm.
Tornado:
The Tornado is the high-tech end of the strike fighter
business.
Equipped with sophisticated terrain following
radar, it strikes deep in the
enemy rear with precision
guided munitions. Take a look at missions by
British
and Saudi pilots in Operation Desert Storm.
Stealth
Striker: The latest in strike fighter technology is
stealth – the
ability to hide from enemy rear. The
F-117 strike fighter played a key role
in Desert Storm air
battles. Listen to the pilots as they explain why!
Mirage
Jet
The
elegant delta wing has become the hallmark of French jet fighters.
Stop in at air bases around the world to see the finest in French
aviation
technology
in action.
Mirage:
Take a fascinating journey back through the history of French
combat aviation with rare glimpses of the ancestors of today’s
Mirage
fighters. Flow the development of the first Mirage fighters,
including the
Mirage III and the Mirage F-1.
Fly-by-Wire:
The pride of French fighter squadrons is the sleek new
Mirage
2000 fighter, flown with the help of computer-driven fly-by-wire
controls. See the Mirage 2000 in action during Operation Desert
Storm.
Mirage
Abroad: The Mirage fighters have proven to be one of the
most
successful fighter types in service around the world. Examine
Israel Mirages
and their derivatives such as the Kfir. Rare gun camera
footage of South
African Mirages in combat over Angola shows the Mirage in action.
Rafale:
The latest world in French fighter design is the elegant new
Rafale.
Rafale is the first European fighter to incorporate Stealth
technology, and it
continues
the tradition of aerodynamic excellence of the Mirage fighters.
VCD
Features
Language:
English
Subtitles: No Subtitles
Format: VCD
Number
of Disc: 1 Disc
Running
Time: 50 Minutes
Packaging:
Retail Packaging with VCD Case
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