Karl Sander Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 I like the name Doug. Doug is a good name.If I had a dog he would be Doug the dog. F-35 Doug. I'm pretty sure this is copyrighted, so I'll just do this: Beware of Doug (trust me, you'll at least chuckle) Link to post Share on other sites
Trigger Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 ...Silent, mostly invisible, and is related to death F-35 Backfire? (wait, that one's taken) F-35 Barking Spider? F-35 Crop Duster? Link to post Share on other sites
Trigger Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 I'm pretty sure this is copyrighted, so I'll just do this: Beware of Doug(trust me, you'll at least chuckle) Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 (edited) What were some of the suggestions put forth? Avenger II Wildcat II Bearca II Hellcat II (can you tell we're a bunch of Grumman hangers-on?) Helldiver II (yes, we realize full well we wouldn't be any diving) The crux of the argument was why give it such a horrible name when there was such a long line of PROUD, GOOD names in naval aviation history?? And with Phantom II and Corsair II there was precedent. Of course, come to find out the politicia - er, admirals, had already made up their mind. So now we call it the Shocker - obscenity out of sheer spite. The five sided feces pile can call it Growler to their hearts content, just like they call the Viper the Fighting Falcon. Edited May 31, 2006 by Karl Sander Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Not Spitfire, please! RAAF are getting 100+ of these planes, so hopefully a name is found that is suitable, but not Spitfire! MikeJ Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 I like the name Doug. Doug is a good name.If I had a dog he would be Doug the dog. F-35 Doug. My oldest son's name is Doug, he would be honoured.... As the RAAF is getting 100+, then how about Wedgetail...no that is being used...ahhh...Magpie or Dugite (nasty snake)? MikeJ Link to post Share on other sites
Alvis 3.1 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Skippy...Skippy the Wonder plane..as in "I wonder if they are going to actually get the ones they want?" See, all this debate is why the X-32 should have won the JSF contract. The name "Monica" had already been applied to it... Alvis 3.1 Link to post Share on other sites
Rapier01 Posted May 31, 2006 Author Share Posted May 31, 2006 "F-32 Monica" That jet was just hideous.... Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 "F-32 Monica" That jet was just hideous.... If he's talking about the Monica I think he's talking about, so was (is) she. Link to post Share on other sites
jetmanf14 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 How about the F-35 Insert Name Here. Think about it. Whatever name you like, you can have it. If it's the F-35 Owl, you get that. If it's the F-35 Crap Flinger, than you are good to go. No fighting over stupid names. Oh and no more worrying if it's PC or not. Maybe it is real late, but I think they should go with my idea. Paul Link to post Share on other sites
Shinigami Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 How does F-35 Rapier sound? :P Link to post Share on other sites
Rapier01 Posted May 31, 2006 Author Share Posted May 31, 2006 How does F-35 Rapier sound? I like it... :P Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 F-35 Decider? :P Stephen Link to post Share on other sites
Karl Sander Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 How does F-35 Rapier sound? Naming a fighter after a SAM system? Beautiful irony! I love it. :P Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 I gotta say outta all the names mentioned in the thread, I like "Crap Flinger" best !!! Gregg Link to post Share on other sites
MarkusN Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Ummm... Wouldn't that be Lightning III? After all, in the case of the Spitfire they are counting the British predecessor in as well. Sheesh! Link to post Share on other sites
Les / Creative Edge Photo Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 I really do not care for any of those names supposedly short listed.Alternatives: F-35 Gladiator F-35 Cobra F-35 Jaguar F-35 Zephyr F-35 Warrior F-35 Cyclone F-35 Raven F-35 Shark F-35 Stallion F-35 Archer :P More names: F-35 Mako F-35 Thunder F-35 Vengeance F-35 Valiant F-35 Guardian F-35 Havoc F-35 Kestral F-35 Razor F-35 Mantis F-35 Peregrine F-35 Phasar F-35 Python F-35 Rage F-35 Revolver F-35 Shadow F-35 Sniper F-35 Tarantula F-35 Trident F-35 Vanquish F-35 Warlock F-35 Eraser F-35 Storm F-35 Ares ( Air-eez ) Greek God of War F-35 Striker F-35 Whistler Link to post Share on other sites
chek Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 I like the Skippy suggestion - especially for the recon variants. 'What's that y'say Skippy - a build up of enemy armour near the waterhole? And a childs fallen down the well?' Or am I getting confused with Lassie? Hey that's it - the F-35 Wonderdog! Link to post Share on other sites
pingu1 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 F-35 Buffalo II? F-35 Turkey? F-35 Platypus? Cheers, Chris. Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Really, I do like the name "Wraith" for it, it sort of picks up on Ol Man McDonnell's liking of occult and para-normal names for his fighters back in the 40's-60's ... Phantom, Banshee, Voodoo, Goblin, etc ... And as pointed out, it fits a stealthy type aircraft to boot ... Gregg Link to post Share on other sites
doctorpepper Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 F-35 Dire Wolf F-35 Warhawk F-35 Daishi F-35 Loki just a few of my favourite omnimechs... Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 F-35 Dire WolfF-35 Warhawk F-35 Daishi F-35 Loki just a few of my favourite omnimechs... F-35 Fafnir F-35 Stinger F-35 Maruader II F-35 sparrowhawk A few more Battlemech names and an Aerospace fighter. Link to post Share on other sites
Almansur Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 I refuse to believe what is writen on the article :D A bunch of 3rd graders would come up with better sugestions than those Link to post Share on other sites
RedHeadKevin Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 A bunch of 3rd graders would come up with better sugestions than those I agree with you. And one name that's sorta flown under the radar in this thread WILL be the F-35 name. Mark my words, it will be the "F-35 Piasa." Think about it. Everyone thinks the other names suck, but have kinda forgotten about this one. It's native-American in origin, so the PC crowd will love it, and it doesn't have any existing trademark or copyright infringements ( no one's heard the word since it "was described in a diary kept by Father Jacques Marquette in 1673,") It's the perfect choice for the USAF/USN/USMC/RN airplane of the future! Non-offensive, no conflicts that a lawyer could find, Politically correct with the Native American angle, doesn't sound overly aggressive, and it's the name of a myth... :D I remember someone brought up the "F-35 Endangered Spotted Owl" a few months ago, and people laughed. Link to post Share on other sites
Chappie Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Boy, talk about lame. No imagination at all. Lightning II was already shot down for the Raptor, so why try again? And Spitfire II is just distateful.The Owl is even better than anything named above. It's a stealthy hunter after all. At least Lightning II is better than Growler! :D I like Lightning II, because with all due respect to our British Allies the Spitfire was a British built fighter. That'd be like the Brits naming their version- Thunderbolt III. I was surprised to see Black Mamba on the list. That was my suggestion on these Boards way back before the JSF even flew. If they do name it Lightning II the roll-out jet should be painted like Bong's plane. What do you think? BTW- Who in the name of Marco Bless'd Polo is this MAOI guy anyway? Chappie Link to post Share on other sites
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