Imaginary Fiat
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 6:43 am
Beautiful work as always JK.
Re the RNZAF , I'm not sure ...I think F-4's and the Mirage were looked at prior to getting the A-4's.
Naki would be the man to clear that question up.
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Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 6:43 amRe: Imaginary Fiat
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 7:27 amRe: Imaginary Fiat
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 4:38 pmNo Fiats would never have been considered. The link below outlines the decision:
https://www.airforcemuseum.co.nz/blog/50-years-on-rnzaf-skyhawk-purchase-and-arrival/
https://www.airforcemuseum.co.nz/blog/50-years-on-rnzaf-skyhawk-purchase-and-arrival/
Re: Imaginary Fiat
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 7:43 pmThere you go JK ..... thanks DB.
Re: Imaginary Fiat
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 8:12 pmThe Fiat G. 91 a meanwhile lost generation of aircraft. She was a bit Hawker "Hunter" and F-86. Build as Fighterbomber of NATO, but in Reality only used in Germany, Italy and Portugal. The other NATO-Nations had there own aircraft for this job. One example was testflown by the US...
Re: Imaginary Fiat
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 8:16 pmYep Dean's post covers it - the Mirage and F-111 were considered but it came down to the F-4, A-4 and F-5
Re: Imaginary Fiat
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 11:05 pmAh, but if you like, we can always explore the 'what if...' route
Re: Imaginary Fiat
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2021 6:13 pm" but if you like, we can always explore the 'what if...' route" ...Please do JK .... 