it isn't very good as CSAR, that's for sure. Armor in the floor only. I could bow the side of fuselage out by pushing in it.

I was a fixed wing Naval Aviator. When I went to Aviation Safety Officer school, we were invited to participate in a rotary wing aerodynamics course. After analyzing everything taught, my conclusion is helicopters operate on pure fucking magic. The big mind benders were translational lift, retreating blade stall, and…

Wow. Full retard.

That is correct. I've owned several of them. Used, of course. Buying a new Porsche is financial lunacy, with some exceptions. 993 Turbo, some GT3 models, etc

I remeber seeing a 996 GT2 the first time in the Brumos showroom: No AWD from the Turbo, other equipment missing, nearly double the price. Brilliant!

That, good sir, is from the Porsche playbook

There is an aftermarket opportunity to make that same black large tailgate appliqué without the logo. Or, order your own custom logo. Maybe get FUBAR instead of F O R D? Love the truck overall though

Again, "by comparison". I see more Raptors than KR. Also meant as tongue-in-cheek. NBD

Well done Chris. Sierra Hotel

Spent a few years in Kingsville area flying in the Navy. Good times

I don't think you can buy a bad truck these days. I do light off roading, and have a race trailer and boat to tow. I went with the F-150 just because I knew the owner of a dealer, and got a steal. I like the truck. I'm now onboard with aluminum as used in truck construction. Went with the 5.0, as the ecoboost has too…

Agreed. I'm hoping the release of this thing makes the Ford GT values drop so I can get a V-8, manual, and Gulf livery

Just moved to Houston, and the Raptor seems to be the official vehicle of everyone. The F-150 King Ranch I just bought should be rare by comparison, which is interesting

Great... V-6, paddles. Maybe this car will force down Ford GT values and I can get the car I catually want with a manual and a V-8. With Gulf livery please

Something is way off with the design balance of the front end. Everything around the A pillar and forward is... off.

I'm a 3rd generation Naval Aviator. Dad flew the EC-121 and EA-3 in VQ-2. I was VQ-1 2004-2007. Good mission, but preferred flying the Hornet later

Thats a great analogy! And Go Gators.

flown the B-17 a few times. You will love it. You will be amazed by how small it is in the back. I recall being shocked by it, as my only prior B-17 reference was the film "Memphis Bell". It gave the impression there was plenty of room back there.

I was fortunate enough to fly right seat in FiFi once. Reminded me of the EP-3E in some ways. Great experience.

Correct.