BRJC
29th Jul 2008, 11:25
So, the Royal Australian Airforce looks to be undergoing a big expansion towards the future, and a move away from the past (aka the F-111).
With the purchase of around 100 F-35 JSF's, the strike fighter force is moving away from the venerable F-111, and backing this up is the new order of 24 Super Hornets, and upgrades to EA-18 Growlers.The service of the 707 tankers is coming to an end, due to be replaced with KC-35's (I think)
Also, Army Aviation is expanding with the purchase of a new Armed Recconaisance Helicopter in the Tiger ARH
So, what do you think of the future capabilities and standing on the world stage of the RAAF?
Discuss away...
With the purchase of around 100 F-35 JSF's, the strike fighter force is moving away from the venerable F-111, and backing this up is the new order of 24 Super Hornets, and upgrades to EA-18 Growlers.The service of the 707 tankers is coming to an end, due to be replaced with KC-35's (I think)
Also, Army Aviation is expanding with the purchase of a new Armed Recconaisance Helicopter in the Tiger ARH
So, what do you think of the future capabilities and standing on the world stage of the RAAF?
Discuss away...