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Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jul 2015, 13:51
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,705
Posted By KenV

They need to be cautious in their...

They need to be cautious in their "investigation". Military vessels (which this is) are sovereign territory of the home nation, even after sinking. The divers cannot legally recover any parts of...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jul 2015, 18:40
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,705
Posted By KenV

Maybe. But probably not. USAF and a lot of...

Maybe. But probably not. USAF and a lot of other countries are constantly updating C-17 to meet "emerging threats", not to mention meeting emerging GATM requirements.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jul 2015, 12:48
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,705
Posted By KenV

P-8s have built-in provisions for installing the...

P-8s have built-in provisions for installing the AAC (Advanced Airborne Sensor). This would give the P-8 an advanced E-8/JSTARS capability. These provisions are one reason why the weapon bay was...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2015, 18:34
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,705
Posted By KenV

That was what I was trying to say when I said...

That was what I was trying to say when I said this: "Basically, you'd build a crew that had the expertise/training for the specific mission."

Sorry for the confusion. We seem to be separated by...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2015, 17:14
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,705
Posted By KenV

May I offer a perspective? It seems that many...

May I offer a perspective? It seems that many aircraft manufacturers have expended a lot of effort to eliminate crew members, like navigators, radio operators, flight engineers, etc. The F-35 was...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jul 2015, 11:48
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,705
Posted By KenV

To improve still further the versatility of its...

To improve still further the versatility of its C-130, Lockheed-Georgia undertook, between 1964 and 1973, several studies of an amphibious version. The basic principles of the conversion were proved...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2015, 14:39
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,705
Posted By KenV

Lockheed Martin To Offer Converted C-130Js As Maritime Patrollers

RNAS YEOVILTON, U.K. — Lockheed
Martin is to offer a U.K-specific variant of its
SC-130J Sea Hercules to Britain, as the U.K. looks to
re-generate a maritime patrol capability.
The company says...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th May 2015, 16:56
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,705
Posted By KenV

There's something screwy with the numbers. Per...

There's something screwy with the numbers. Per multiple sources:
Empty wt = 62.7 t
MTOG wt = 85.3 t
Fuel Cap = 34.1 t

85.3 - 62.7 = 22.6
34.1 - 22.6 = 11.5

In other words, the P-8A...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th May 2015, 19:42
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,705
Posted By KenV

This is mostly true but does not provide a...

This is mostly true but does not provide a complete picture. Yes, the ToS at radius of the P-8 is similar to P-3, and P-8 is bigger than P-3, but its bigger for a reason. The Navy wanted lots more...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th May 2015, 15:40
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,705
Posted By KenV

It's my understanding that with the A400M coming...

It's my understanding that with the A400M coming on line with the RAF, that the RAF's C-130Js will be retired. If that is true and there are still a lot hours available on those airframes, how about...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2015, 18:20
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,705
Posted By KenV

Its amazing to me how some people, without a...

Its amazing to me how some people, without a smidgeon of technical data, have the audacity to declare which end of an airplane is the "wrong" end to put a weapons bay.

Apparently the aft bomb bay...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2015, 18:05
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,705
Posted By KenV

Hmmm. What happens when a big metal object is...

Hmmm. What happens when a big metal object is cold soaked to -60 degrees? And then dropped into sea water. Will ice quickly accumulate on the control surfaces, sensor surfaces, sensor ports,...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2015, 18:07
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,705
Posted By KenV

This argument is a red herring. Doing ASW in...

This argument is a red herring. Doing ASW in "contested airspace" has ALWAYS been stupid. ASW is a defensive measure. In a war, you search for subs in places where you have important assets you...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2015, 18:42
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,705
Posted By KenV

So what is really needed is just a long...

So what is really needed is just a long range/long endurance SAR platform? Really? That could be done very cheaply with a decent radar installed in any number of biz jets or even a biz turbo prop. ...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2015, 14:42
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,705
Posted By KenV

Aaaah. Yes, the bomb bay was moved aft. And...

Aaaah. Yes, the bomb bay was moved aft. And yes, the basic fuselage changed from a -700 to -800. But both were not due exclusively to the AAS. There were LOTS of changes to the aircraft during...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Jan 2015, 17:45
Replies: 1,628
Views: 482,705
Posted By KenV

Having four engines carries a price premium. ...

Having four engines carries a price premium. Kawsaki P-1 costs $170M. Beoing P-8 costs $150M.

The standard P-8 does not include structure to accomodate the AAS. That structure is added on...
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