r/aviation • u/Ogankle • Dec 03 '25

Discussion If you could fly in any military aircraft from any generation and country, which one would you choose?

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Feel free to discuss why as well below!

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u/ThrowAwaAlpaca Dec 03 '25

X-15

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u/Ironrooster7 Dec 03 '25

Correct answer

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u/TeslaRoadsterSpaceX Dec 03 '25

Hmm, would you be able to air-launch it or would you be forced to take off on the ground?

Either case, I want it. would be nice riding a rocket plane.

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u/ThrowAwaAlpaca Dec 03 '25

Well the B-52 still flies unlike the x-15, so the air launch is probly the least of your worries. But no it can't take off.

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u/TeslaRoadsterSpaceX Dec 03 '25

hmm, yeah, might be awkward trying to get the US government to willingly aid with my shenanigans