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Boeing were involved with the design of the Sukhoi Superjet 100. With mountain spotting radar fitted it would fall into the medium bracket airframe. About 1000nm range. Ironic its basically Ruski.
The aircraft, which Boeing officials say is based on a “super mid-sized business jet”, would leverage the best of the P-8’s technology. Boeing will not identify the exact type of aircraft, however, but will say it is a fairly large jet with high-bypass turbofans.
Last edited by LastMinute; 11th Jul 2012 at 21:44.
Indeed, Japan is looking to make some money in the international arms market.
For another example, the Aussies have already made a visit to inspect the IJN's Soryu class subs with an eye for their Collins-class replacement program.
Why build "new" airframes.....why not just modify existing models of aircraft for the maritime role.....say the C-130. The trick to capability is numbers and availability of aircraft.
It has got to be cheaper to mod proven airframes than design-build-test-field new aircraft from scratch.
Subs are fast but even an old Herky Bird can keep up with them and with loads of fuel instead of cargo....could have the endurance to hang around for long periods of time.
Having that big ol' ramp on the rear end from which SAR rescue gear and SF Operations gear could be dropped would be a plus as well. Bring back aerial pickup equipment and it could be a really interesting airplane.
Why build "new" airframes.....why not just modify existing models of aircraft for the maritime role.....say the C-130
Given AML's (DD/Avionics(RAF)) insistence in 1997 that C130 was fitted with Active Dipping Sonar, and his committal of rather large sums to procuring ADS LRUs and spares for C130, at least this idea has a head start. Only need to ensure the aircraft is stable in the hover......
