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Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2014, 09:39
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

UK jobs RIP. Yes, of course I meant the Casa...

UK jobs RIP.

Yes, of course I meant the Casa 295 not the commuterliner 235. Still a tinny piece of crap.

I don't know if the US government gave Boeing the nod but they are the only ones who...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2014, 15:30
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

Red face http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9t_KDGqOmE ...

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9t_KDGqOmE

Stupid boy Pike !

Boeing has the only serious MPA on offer.

I wouldn't count the CN235.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2014, 08:23
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

Question ..............Boeing perhaps have cornered the...

..............Boeing perhaps have cornered the market, by developing a contemporary MPA first. Government orders always help the matter.

However, this is an interesting, more comprehensive...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2014, 19:58
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

Cool I don't have a CEO. The clue is Caviar,...

I don't have a CEO.

The clue is Caviar, smoked salmon and Bolinger '61.

Occasionally retsina and ouzo.

A very uncivil civil servant.

There is a distinct lack of humour on this thread. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2014, 17:52
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

Slim pickings for solutions on this thread. ...

Slim pickings for solutions on this thread.

Magnetic Anomoly Detector. Used to detect minute changes caused by the presence of a submarine.
P3 and P2 has them. So does the Atlantique.
So did the...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2014, 13:20
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

RAF St Mawgan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia...

RAF St Mawgan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAF_St_Mawgan)


I am led to believe that 5 P8s have been reserved for the UK.

How does it find submarines...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Feb 2014, 09:14
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

St Mawgan and Lossiemouth. ATL2s deliveries...

St Mawgan and Lossiemouth.

ATL2s deliveries began around 1990.

They are being upgraded.

In 1995 a joint ATL3 was proposed.

There is collaboration between the UK and France.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2014, 18:41
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

Bloodhound. No MPA doesn't make sense. ...

Bloodhound.

No MPA doesn't make sense.

Technology is changing so quickly.

The beancounters are confused.

I have no answer.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2014, 18:36
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

Talking Well I prefer Real Ale or Guinness. Thank...

Well I prefer Real Ale or Guinness.

Thank heaven for Wetherspoons.

Other pubs a mortgage is necessary.
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2014, 17:58
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

Question Let us assume, an unforseen crisis has occurred. ...

Let us assume, an unforseen crisis has occurred.

A stop gap MPA is needed almost immediately.

What would be your solution?

I suggest Anglo-French joint operations with ATL2 Atlantiques....
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2014, 16:04
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

Devil Bloodhound loose, That indeed has been my...

Bloodhound loose,

That indeed has been my intention.

To create debate.

One cannot do that by patting people on the back and agreeing with them.

My intention is to be a 'Devil's Advocate'.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2014, 15:11
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

Some relevant points on this thread. SC-130J...

Some relevant points on this thread.

SC-130J Sea Hercules Maritime Patrol Aircraft - Page 2...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2014, 13:52
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

Cool The UK already operates C130Js. This is also...

The UK already operates C130Js.

This is also a more flexible option.

Lockheed in Talks With 3 Countries To Sell 'Sea Hercs' | Defense News | defensenews.com...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2014, 22:18
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

Devil This thread should be renamed Boeing-R-Us. ...

This thread should be renamed Boeing-R-Us.

Airliners are very thirsty at 300ft. What is not understood about endurance ?

Turboprop noise under the sea. Is that a Disney song ?

The Bloomberg...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2014, 18:19
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

There is no UK MPA. All the money goes on...

There is no UK MPA.

All the money goes on the Foreign Aid Budget.

Not even the flooded areas in the West Country are getting any assistance or relief.

There is no UK MPA.
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Jan 2014, 23:43
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

Roly Pulledafew, Never mind the Swallox and...

Roly Pulledafew, Never mind the Swallox and Fagartist.

Fascinating, but not as we know it !

Senior Civil Servants with Ancient Greek degrees making decisions about aviation and naval matters...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2014, 18:26
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

Devil The Boeing P8 Poseidon is the answer then ! ...

The Boeing P8 Poseidon is the answer then !

It ticks all the Civil Service boxes.

1)It is expensive.

2) It does not produce UK jobs.

3) It does not work.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2014, 19:49
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

Duhhhhhh ! The Nimrod could loiter on two...

Duhhhhhh !

The Nimrod could loiter on two engines.

Shut down two engines on a P8 and you have a major embarrassment.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2014, 18:18
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

Lockheed-Martin is involved with a number of...

Lockheed-Martin is involved with a number of technological activities besides the UK's C130's.

The Airbus A319 airframe is superior to the Boeing 737.

But that is really not the issue.

A jet...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2014, 18:30
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

With the UK's close association with Lockheed...

With the UK's close association with Lockheed Martin.

My preferred option:-

Lockheed SC-130J Sea Hercules.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kjFijMCgh24&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DkjFijMCgh24
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2014, 10:38
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

Airbus A319 MPA - Pocket guide. ...

Airbus A319 MPA - Pocket guide.


http://www.scribd.com/mobile/doc/47407175/embed?access_key=key-202tyqqysoxcvkp8z152&width=360
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2014, 15:58
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

Perhaps they included loitering on two engines? ...

Perhaps they included loitering on two engines?

Source:-


Royal Air Force - RAF Aircraft - Nimrod MR2/R1 - r7a5 - Armed Forces (http://www.armedforces.co.uk/raf/listings/l0010.html)
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2014, 11:22
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

Boeing P8A. Crew:Flight: 2; Mission: 7...

Boeing P8A.


Crew:Flight: 2;
Mission: 7
Length:129 ft 5 in (39.47 m)Wingspan:123 ft 6 in (37.64 m)Height:42 ft 1 in (12.83 m)
Empty weight:138,300 lb (62,730 kg)Max. takeoff weight:189,200 lb...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2014, 11:16
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

NIMROD MR2 Specifications Crew13 Span35m ...

NIMROD MR2
Specifications
Crew13
Span35m
Height9.08m
Length38.63m
Max All Up Weight87,090kg
Max Weapon Load10,000lb/4,500kg
Operating Range3,800miles/6,080km
Endurance10-12hrs
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jan 2014, 19:42
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,717
Posted By Stuffy

Cool As far as the UK is concerned it must be...

As far as the UK is concerned it must be affordable.

There are,IMHO ,too many questions about the P8.

It will be expensive, with a 1300 mile range and four hours on station.
Will that be...
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