Aka: Jalopnik in a single frame.
The main problem is finding a way to make these an economy proposition, with amazing fuel economy being the issue. If the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel can hit 29 MPG, then the buyer of a smaller pickup wants something that can do considerably better. And with the best ratings that the Colorado and Canyon can get hovering around…
Yeah, I have, I would love to do something like that some day!
Thanks Tyler, I say you should be Defense Secretary. Your understanding of complex military issues, you ability to break them down and explain them, and your ability to offer suggestions for a solution makes fascinating reading.
Tyler, another great article! Have you considered doing something book length? It seems that after the end of the Cold War there has been a dearth of good aviation authors. I'm a fan of Bill Gunston (sad that we lost him) and Bill Sweetman, writers that aren't afraid to stir up a little controversy and I think you…
HOLY CRAP, how did I never know about this little plane!? I have made several posts and made many-many-many statements to my Army buds in conversation about "What would make a good CAS craft and every conversation came down to:
1. Loiter time.
2. Chain gun / cannon like the Apache or Cobra on a turret. 20 or 23mm…
"If there were ever the perfect use for the metaphor "killing an ant with a sledgehammer," the Pentagon's use of fast fighter jets and strategic bombers to fight guys with AK-47s and old Toyota pickup trucks would be it."
call me crazy, but I have a feeling that Air Force is trying to distance itself from helping ground troops.
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Dream car? Fast wagon. And as much as I love the CTS-V, I gotta go with this E63 AMG Estate. It's just correct. And awesome.
Being French, I had to check “shucks”...
I’d love to stick that thing on a weedeater.
One Dutch Porsche fanatic has managed to create a fully-functional, 1:3.2 scale flat-six using the original factory…
Unfortunately I’ve seen it in person and it’s just as bad if not worse.