View Full Version : RC-12x VIA Nimrod R3
cyrilranch
23rd Dec 2010, 11:51
I wandering when saw a pic of the RC-12X on this site
RC-12X @ Mildenhall (http://forums.airshows.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=29705&sid=c0920237ceb342fd3c2f72bfa723e059)
What is main different between these two aircraft in terms functions.( i.e are they doing the same function ambit one is smaller in size ,but there are more in quantiy or they total different )
I only what know generally what the different is that can said on a open forum?
Jayand
23rd Dec 2010, 16:30
Well a starting point would be the fact that there is not and never has been a Nimrod R3.
just an AEW3........ [bad memory, was that the official designation?]
barnstormer1968
23rd Dec 2010, 18:15
Apparently, there isn't a Nimrod MRA4 either:E
There have been 3 R's though :ok:
Biggus
23rd Dec 2010, 18:17
Actually, at least 4 to my knowledge...
cyrilranch
24th Dec 2010, 07:38
Sorry, I should have said R1 typo error.
getsometimein
24th Dec 2010, 08:08
Effectively, they are both ELINT/COMINT aircraft...
It could be argued that the R1 is a strategic aircraft, while that might be argued as tactical...
Obviously the roles the R1 fills are highly classified so you'll not really find out the difference.
barnstormer1968
24th Dec 2010, 09:38
Biggus
Thanks for spoiling my effort at humour. I somehow feel that not only swapping the 3 and R, but changing it to a 4 would not have been quite as effective!
Happy Christmas :O
Navy_Adversary
24th Dec 2010, 10:03
That Sentinel didn't last long either, no wonder VAT is going up to 20% shortly.
cyrilranch
24th Dec 2010, 12:38
Thanks, I think I understand.
Does that mean the Shadows( the plane not the band:)) are just manned aerial drones?
merry xmas all.
Toadstool
24th Dec 2010, 12:50
Nope, not really.
Alan Mills
24th Dec 2010, 14:24
Have a look at Spyflight.co.uk that should get you started. Plus Cryptome.com plus google Echelon. If you work your way through that lot, you won't surface untill 2011!
Lyneham Lad
24th Dec 2010, 17:30
Have a look at Spyflight.co.uk ...
Hmm, his Latest News page states "Latest news will be updated in 2010." Methinks he is leaving it a tad late...
Lottery Winner
25th Dec 2010, 18:38
Alan Mills, are you THE Alan Mills ... you know, the Alan Mills who is actually called Alan Mills? If you are, my kindest regards and Merry Christmas to you.
LW
Alan Mills
26th Dec 2010, 21:15
Yes I am, I see no need for the obscure identities. Gary Chrimble and a Merry Rudolph to you.
Alan Mills
26th Dec 2010, 21:18
You are correct, it does need updating, but Cyril should find the info he wants at that site.
Dengue_Dude
27th Dec 2010, 09:58
I wondered about a Nimrod X, then realised that it would be turned around to read X Nimrod and that about sums it up.
You can't help feeling that this is the AEW 3 debacle all over again and that the best part of 20 years have elapsed (they were talking about the next generation Nimrod R when I was at Wyton in 1990).
Talk about a licence to print money. I wonder if it's ever considered - i.e. talking to the people doing the job.
They could have engaged Blue Peter who are quite good at creating all sorts of interesting things from rubbish.
There again, no knighthoods to be earned on BP.