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February 2011 Poll #2
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February 2011 Poll #1
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Will the French Rafale fighter achieve an export sale to any country?
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Yes
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39%
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No
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41%
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Undecided
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20%
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Total votes: 102
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In 50 years, what kind of commercial aircraft will be most common?
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Same as today
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32%
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Flying wings
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18%
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Supersonic
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20%
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V/STOL
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7%
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Space shuttles
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3%
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Flying saucers
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2%
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None, Al Gore will have oulawed them
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18%
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Total votes: 121
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Comment: France has put a full-court press on over the past few years trying to find a sale for
the Rafale. Although coming close a few times, success has been elusive. Nonetheless, a sale to a Middle
Eastern country seems likely at some point.
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Comment: The traditional cylindrical fuselage is a very efficient form that is hard to beat, despite
Al Gore's best efforts!
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January 2011 Poll #2
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January 2011 Poll #1
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Do you believe China's recently unveiled J-20 stealth fighter is a serious threat to the American F-22 and F-35?
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Yes
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47%
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No
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45%
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Undecided
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8%
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Total votes: 117
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Do you approve of the new START treaty between the US and Russia to limit nuclear weapons?
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Yes
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38%
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No
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44%
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Undecided
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18%
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Total votes: 90
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Comment: The closeness of this poll is an interesting result. As time goes on, it will be
intriguing to see what we learn about the capabilities of China's latest surprise.
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Comment: This treaty isn't the best, but it is better than nothing.
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December 2010 Poll #2
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December 2010 Poll #1
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Do you agree with the United Kingdom's decision to retire the Harrier?
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Yes
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42%
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No
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48%
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Undecided
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10%
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Total votes: 104
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Do you think the rising tensions between North and South Korea are likely to result in war?
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Yes
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34%
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No
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51%
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Undecided
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15%
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Total votes: 93
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Comment: Alas, the end of an era has come with the retirement of the legendary Harrier from British
skies.
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Comment: The complex relationship between North and South Korea is one of the most bizarre on the
planet. Despite all the saber-rattling, the South seems to have absolutely no desire for conflict and
the North just seems to put on a show to get some attention now and then.
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