[Shotimes] OT: Things that go really really fast

[Carl Prochilo]

I've worked on development of both the F14 and the F15.  These planes are
special to me.  The Tomcat maybe has an edge because it was from Grumman and
I'm originally from Long Island.  Plus, I just love the swept wing design.
-- 
Cheers,
Carl Prochilo
1992 Ultra Red Crimson

Hartberger, Jason M.  ATAN said:
> I work on an aircraft carrier... I could supply the hornet, but to be
> honest, I'd much rather race a Tomcat than a hornet... did you know that
> they (airframers) have to do a structural integrity check *every* time a
> hornet breaks the speed of sound? It just wasn't meant to go fast... the
> Tomcat just dont feel right under 1000 knots... but for the ultimate thrill
> of speed, I'd either have to race in an SR-71 (now retired.. again) or in a
> MiG-25 Foxbat. Those were the two planes that constantly fought over the
> absolute speed record. SR-71 won, but the MiG-25 is a lot smaller.
>
> Also, the F-15 Eagle from them zoomies goes pretty damn quick, too.
>
> Sorry to go off on a tangent.
>
> me
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Scott [mailto:webtrendsguy@yahoo.com]
>> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 6:03 AM
>> To: Carl Prochilo; shotimes@autox.team.net
>> Subject: Re: [Shotimes] OT: Things that go really really fast
>>
>>
>> Mig-29 too.
>>
>> My God, what I wouldn't give to be Bill Gates right now, or
>> at least borrow his checkbook for a few days.
>>
>> -Sweeney
>>
>> Carl Prochilo <gr8sho@prochilo.myserver.org> wrote:
>> Friend of mine sent this to me too. FBI actually investigated and the
>> auction is legit.
>>
>> So since Ferrari raced their F2003GA against an italian
>> fighter jet, who's
>> going to buy the F/A-18A and race it against the turbo SHO?
>>
>> In case you didn't follow the Ferrari story, the jet one 2 to
>> 3, but the
>> Ferrari was hampered by a rainy tarmac.
>> --
>> Cheers,
>> Carl Prochilo
>> 1992 Ultra Red Crimson
>>
>> James F. Ryan III said:
>> > Who gives a S%$# about thos electric fan "supercharger"?
>> Why are we even
>> > wasting e-mails about this piece of crap.
>> >
>> > If you want to go fast, check this out:
>> >
>> > http://tinyurl.com/2g8jv
>> >
>> >
>> > It is for real. It's been all over the news this evening.
>> >
>> > How 'bout all you guys and girls save up and buy it for me
>> for my birthday
>> > in May.
>> >
>> >
>> > Jim Ryan - Wayne, NJ
>> > 91 Plus - all white/mocha
>> > FPS 96 brakes, Carbotech pads, 55mm MAF w/ K&N, SHO Shop
>> horn, SHO Shop
>> > Y-pipe and cat-back w/ Edelbrock mufflers, KONIs with SHO
>> Shop linear
>> > springs, f&r strut tower braces, HiRevs Jr clutch and
>> lightweight flywheel,
>> > underdrive pulleys, torque limiters, reinforced engine
>> mounts, 225/55
>> > Bridgestone Potenza RE730 tires, and police grille.
>> >
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