#86 Mike "Pako" Benitez | B-21 Raider First Flight | What's the F-15EX Plan? | F-22 / F-35 Modernization

The Afterburn Podcast

John "Rain" Waters

Society & Culture, Aviation, Leisure

5 • 961 Ratings

🗓️ 18 December 2023

⏱️ 93 minutes

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Mike "Pako" Benitez rejoins for episode 86 @AfterburnPodcast . "Pako" is a former Marine turned F-15E Weapon System Officer. He hosts @TheMergeMedia Podcast and Merge Newsletter 👉 https://www.themerge.co/

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00:00 Podcast challenges led to valuable insights.

06:19 Creating podcast by reading saved round content.

13:15 Viper chased by F-16 near B-21 bomber.

18:53 Struggles with software, code, and electric vehicles.

22:02 Air force needs more bombers, currently insufficient.

30:17 F 35, X 35, X 32, X planes.

32:28 Rapidly iterate to restore defense industry technology.

37:38 Dubai air show 2017: diverse demonstrations, aircraft deals.

45:41 Ship briefing rooms expanded due to complications.

51:15 Controversy over aircraft acquisition in military budget.

52:57 Guard wants funding for aircraft sustainment and upgrades.

59:51 Affordable mass production with autonomy replaces manned elements.

01:04:09 Continuing resolution keeps spending and government working.

01:12:36 Combat capable, but need costly upgrades - Congress.

01:13:27 Raptor is easy to fly, but tactical training.

01:18:32 Adaptive engine can address some problems.

01:25:04 Person recounts daring rescue mission from past.

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