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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Shipbuilder: [QB] The pilot didn't ditch the aircraft in the sea because HE was responsible for 23 other servicemen/women. The aircraft was 'somewhat flyable (apparently with some difficulty)' and as any pilot will tell you it is much easier to land AND SURVIVE a landing on ground rather than a landing at sea. What the intelligence weenies here in the US don't want the Chinese to find out is just how sensitive the EP-3's sensors are. If they determine that we can detect a particular range of EM emissions with ease, the Chinese would immediately begin searching for ways to use signals that are much more difficult to detect. One point that hasn't been touched on here is that EVERY country (with a respectable military) conducts signals intelligence. The Chinese undoubtedly have dedicated aircraft that monitor US naval deployments much like the Soviets did during the Cold War. It's a method of determining your potential foes' intentions, any sane person can see the benefits of knowing as much as possible about your potential enemies. I think, personally, that all this talk about discontinuing these types of flights is rediculous, they are necessary so as not to be caught off guard. As for whose fault it was I can't imagine a smaller, more maneuverable fighter being unable to move out of the path of a swerving prop aircraft (even if it was) unless he was either: A) Too close to have time to respond (big no no on his part) B) Wasn't paying enough attention to the situation (another big no no) C) Was too worried that the US pilot didn't notice that his email address had changed since their last encounter (no idea if that account was true but interesting nontheless) [/QB][/QUOTE]
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