Most of them fly out of date planes, not front line types. I don't know the specs of the plane but I doubt it was a new variant. Keep in mind that alot of the current inventory has been around since the 70's. When a new variant comes out they don't change the name. For example the C-130 cargo plane is into it's 10th design change hence the designation C-130J.

Little Hawk - My father was a fire control technician in the U.S. Navy. Once in awhile they would have a missile go nuts and come back at them. They've got film of one porpoising in and out of the Atlantic like a rabid dolphin. I know that it's only a fantasy but please don't wish harm to these folks. I'd like nothing better than to be able to beat our swords into plowshares but as it is I don't think we'll be able to any time soon.