The B2 isnt even considered fully operational since its too valuable to risk in combat yet its still flown a number of missions. Last time I checked, the F15 was undefeated in air to air combat unlike its Mig29 and SU37 brethren. And w/i 10 miles? Modern air combat is much, much more distant. But your right, no one is going to listen. I've had some SIM time and loved the F15.
There are other militaries out there that can challenge us but none that I think can defeat us as long as we fight without the Washington bullshit. If they are allowed to fight the way they were trained and the way they should, were still the best.
I've had about 30 hours in a C130 sim. That big ***** is fun! Full motion! And another 20 in the A10, no full motion:crap: . How many times has the F15 actually been challenged in Air to Air combat?? Not many, however, the Mig 29 has been used by many countries in many different conflicts, so yeah, it kinda had a better chance of getting shot down.
And we will NEVER have a war without the Washington interference. This is the reason why we need to be weary of countries such as China, and Russia, and Israel. I know, they're our friends now, but they could put a serious whoopin on us if they felt the need. The problem is we try to be "ethical" in our war fighting, whereas our enemies, more often than not, couldn't care less about ethics, they're more concerned with victory.