04 June 2009 - 10:00
Air Force Two
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As recruitment programmes go, this sure beats handing out leaflets at a careers fair.
These pair of modified muscle cars have been commissioned by the US Air Force to encourage fresh-faced sophomores (which TG always though was some sort of long-distance communication system, but never mind) to sign up with Uncle Sam to defend the Star Spangled Banner.
The stealthy black thing is a modified Dodge Challenger named ‘Vapor', while the shiny white monster is a Ford Mustang dubbed 'X-1'.
If we had to take just one... well, it's a tough decision. We love the radar-absorbing matte black paintjob (honest, we're not making that up) of the Challenger - and the carbon fibre wheels, and the 360-degree roof-mounted thermal imaging camera - but just take a look at the cabin of the Mustang.
It's a bloody jet fighter! It's got a joystick! And an ejector seat! And, er, loads of buttons and screens that definitely do important things related to explosions!
Yep, we think we're edging towards the Mustang. Especially with its six-inch-wide bodykit (that's six inches on either side) and nitro-assisted, 500bhp V8.
Which one would you take?
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isnt the government bankrupt? Couldn't we have kept making the F-22 instead of these, but as cars, they look cool
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Can I have both please? No? Batmobile, Jet Fighter, Jet Fighter, Batmobile..... Jet Fighter
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You'd look like a nerd in both.
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I had the idea to put a joystick and flight control in a Camaro and then paint it like a B-52 bomber. Someone always takes my ideas...
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What's next... the US Navy turning a Rolls Royce into some kind of aircraft carrier... honestly these yanks have more time and money to waste than anyone..
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the challenger most definitely. i dont care for mustangs that much, the syle never grabbed me.
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Some things are simply very very wrong! I love them. I want them.
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i think it looks just like a muscle car
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These will be perfect for the up-coming Zombie Apocalypse.
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I won't be sure which one to take because they are both such brilliant cars. Though the colour on the Challenger looks akward.
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I won't be sure which one to take because they are both such brilliant cars. Though the colour on the Challenger looks akward.
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I won't be sure which one to take because they are both such brilliant cars. Though the colour on the Challenger looks akward.
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Sorry for the comment 3 times.
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WARNING/WARNING Beware of friendly fire
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Ohhh my God! The Mustang is a vision of beauty, I'd love to have that car. The challenger is also nice but the matte black paint and the carbon fibre rims don't do it for me.
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Ohhh my God! The Mustang is a vision of beauty, I'd love to have that car. The challenger is also nice but the matte black paint and the carbon fibre rims don't do it for me.
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Nice, almost as intimidating as our Astra Diesels. Gotta love that Mustang cockpit!
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Nice, almost as intimidating as our Astra Diesels. Gotta love that Mustang cockpit!
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wow! i want the mustang! wonder how much it costs? i have a spare 20p floating about. im guessing you would probably need a bit more
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wow! i want the mustang! wonder how much it costs? i have a spare 20p floating about. im guessing you would probably need a bit more
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mustang without a doubt
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hmmmm, i've seen this before somewhere http://www.iwatchstuff.com/2008/02/07/knight-rider-kitt-mustang.jpg
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that interior of the Mustang is wicked! It looks like the space shuttle
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Do you think Obama could get the yanks to sell some over here?? Does anyone have Obama's mobile number??
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It's a tough choice, but the Challenger looks more like the real deal. The Mustang's interior looks like a cheap '80s spaceship, but the central driving position & joystick are epic! But matt black and covered up headlights, the Dodge Stealth Fighter just seems cooler to me. Actually, they're a bit like stallions of a good- and badguy in a cartoon.
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I hate to be an American Parliement nerd, but Air Force two is the Vice President's plane.
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You'd feel a bit of a cock driving that Mustang... If you weren't careful...
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Why can't all muscle cars be like these imagin..... the new police cars....wow
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I LIKE THE MUSTANG!
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Lets hope they dont try to drive this off an aircraft carrier, we did and we payed the price. R.I.P black stig
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Both, please. I'll be in next Tuesday after 11am if anyone from TG towers can deliver them. Thanks.
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If Carling made Recruitment programs...
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I'd seriously miss the lack of a pinup aerography on the bonnet
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hi im writing an article at school and i was wondering if you could make a review for me which i could get info from every week
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I'd take the challenger all the way, if only it didn't have such a stupid looking roof...
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@DCalhoun: those Zombies! Will they ever give it up? But surely you mean Carpocalypse? II for preference.
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a sexy monster!!!!
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wow those cars look awsome can't wait for the new series-only two weeks away
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Modified? Didn't even notice...
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i wud pay anything 4 that challenger it looks ace
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WTH! r they copyin lambo? i myn its a DODGE!!!!
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wow is the word, i love the challenger and i love the mustang and when the tuned it up it even looks better
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I would have the Mustang GT 1967 and give it nw racing tyres and improve its handling and modify its engine so it has more power but I wouldn't do anything to its looks that would be stupid!
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look i'm not a fan of the challenger but what they did to the mustang it's like taking a supermodel and putting a goatee on it the color's good but that body kit is absolutely digusting in the front although it's quite gd in the back the interior looks gd Overall i'd take the challenger
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look i'm not a fan of the challenger but what they did to the mustang it's like taking a supermodel and putting a goatee on it the color's good but that body kit is absolutely digusting in the front although it's quite gd in the back the interior looks gd Overall i'd take the challenger
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look i'm not a fan of the challenger but what they did to the mustang it's like taking a supermodel and putting a goatee on it the color's good but that body kit is absolutely disgusting in the front although it's quite good in the back the interior looks good Overall i'd take the challenger
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HMM lets see ill will take the Mustang. Can i put the irish flag on it? :):)
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i'll have the mustang but without the joystick. I'll have a steering wheel and a 6 speed h box please
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MUSTANG love the interior and bodykit/wheels P.S why dont the RAF make some to could use an aston DBS or caterham R500?
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another comment: in the dodge it has dual controls ... I wish I learnt to drive in one of them ... the future? not sure if you crashed it while practising (going fast).
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it looks mean and freaking awsome. i think its kitts evil brother.
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the black challenger looks a bit like K.I.T.T from knight rider the 2008/09 series. and its so sci fi and futuristic. how much are they worth.
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Give me the Challenger with the optional laser-guided gattling guns and stinger missiles, plus the hover-conversion, please. I think the NYPD can be counted on for at least a couple dozen to troll the Belt Parkway for speeders.
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And the US wonders why they're a couple trillion in debt.
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Did anyone else notice that the Mustang has a hidden steering wheel coming out of the dash. That 'H' shaped thing. The joy stick is just for changing gears.
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AshHorne commented on this article
04 June 2009
I'd take the Challenger. It's more menacing (Almost like something from 'Death Race'). Also, the Mustang might be a jet fighter inside, but the Challenger's interior is very 'Batmobile'. So really it's 'Batmobile VS Jet Fighter'...
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