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I can't say I really agree with such logic. The F-15EX has uses for sure, but it also has a large RCS and might have to worry about evading shots from those long-range AAMs you speak of. Similar missiles have existed before the AIM-174, but they're often not great at hitting fighters, let alone when those fighters have minimal RCS and quality ECM gear. CCAs are still relatively immature, and even if their capabilities were fully realized tomorrow, I'd still want manned fighters that can operate closer to their unmanned wingmen.

[QUOTE="Colonial-Marine, post: 699266, member: 3538"] I can't say I really agree with such logic. The F-15EX has uses for sure, but it also has a large RCS and might have to worry about evading shots from those long-range AAMs you speak of. Similar missiles have existed before the AIM-174, but they're often not great at hitting fighters, let alone when those fighters have minimal RCS and quality ECM gear. CCAs are still relatively immature, and even if their capabilities were fully realized tomorrow, I'd still want manned fighters that can operate closer to their unmanned wingmen. [/QUOTE]

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