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Russian T-50 Photo

Mar 9, 2010 1:30PM PST

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Russian Photography
Mar 10, 2010 7:15AM PST

The Russian photographer is using a very expensive Canon DSLR camera.
Looking at the EXIF information shows that the software used is GIMP.
The freeware equivalent to Photoshop.
Can't help but wonder why.

Joe

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Russian Protography
Mar 10, 2010 1:52PM PST

Joe, I did not view a great photo at all.
Maybe Russia wanted to blur the photo using GIMP and hide the detail of this prototype fighter.

Despite displaying the T-50 a few of weeks ago claiming it as a 5th generation fighter and competitor to the F-22, U.S. engineers have even said that it will generate a massive heat and noise signature based on the current engine design. Then there is the matter of avionics, radar, and weapons systems integration.
Joe, the F-22 production has been terminated and the USAF will be going with the new F-35.
http://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/jsf/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-35_Lightning_II
http://www.jsf.mil/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K99FnXQQAec
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-d9A2oq1N38&feature=related
http://www.f-16.net/gallery_item203365.html (These photos are really nice)
http://www.f-16.net/gallery_item88893.html

Joe, I want to fly the F-35!! :