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Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2015, 03:46
Replies: 197
Views: 61,658
Posted By TBM-Legend

Ouch!

C-27 and C-130 'bump' at Ft Bragg...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Dec 2013, 03:45
Replies: 197
Views: 61,658
Posted By TBM-Legend

At least the RAAF purchased the right machine....

At least the RAAF purchased the right machine. The A models did a great job and our E's and H's even better .
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Dec 2013, 00:56
Replies: 197
Views: 61,658
Posted By TBM-Legend

The "A" model is a euphemism meaning first off...

The "A" model is a euphemism meaning first off the line. The RAAF C-130A's were the last ones built in that series. I wonder if the C-130B would have been even better given the change of model..
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Forum: Military Aviation
19th Dec 2013, 21:16
Replies: 197
Views: 61,658
Posted By TBM-Legend

Aviation Rule 1 ; Never by the "A" model of...

Aviation Rule 1 ; Never by the "A" model of anything....

Biggest problem with the G-222 aka C-27A was the engine. The aircraft was underpowered and the reliability of that GE engine being squeezed...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th May 2012, 07:32
Replies: 197
Views: 61,658
Posted By TBM-Legend

KA350 sim tender out now for Sale..

KA350 sim tender out now for Sale..
Forum: Military Aviation
11th May 2012, 10:12
Replies: 197
Views: 61,658
Posted By TBM-Legend

Actually the RAAF is in its best equipment phase...

Actually the RAAF is in its best equipment phase ever. For once we've got most roles covered with a "Rolls" solution.:D
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2012, 00:17
Replies: 197
Views: 61,658
Posted By TBM-Legend

Back on the Turbine 'bou. It is not capable of...

Back on the Turbine 'bou. It is not capable of carrying any of the current Army vehicles as they like us have got bigger and heavier. Even the C295 is out for the same reason. Its hold dimensions are...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2012, 22:41
Replies: 197
Views: 61,658
Posted By TBM-Legend

They are flying King Air 350's now which are the...

They are flying King Air 350's now which are the best in their class. 32 and 38 Sqn's have 16 of these machines. What are we talking about that there are no birds to fly for boggies?
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2011, 22:15
Replies: 197
Views: 61,658
Posted By TBM-Legend

Buying Off the shelf of proven technologies is...

Buying Off the shelf of proven technologies is the only answer for a small nation like ours. If you look at the successful programs they follow that model. All the other where we've created some role...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2011, 08:50
Replies: 197
Views: 61,658
Posted By TBM-Legend

B71, your comments are as always interesting but...

B71, your comments are as always interesting but let's look at the facts. No first or second rate Air Force or Army has gone ahead with Huey 11 or Turbine Caribou. Both have been around for a long...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2011, 05:26
Replies: 197
Views: 61,658
Posted By TBM-Legend

It is of interest that no other country believes...

It is of interest that no other country believes that their Air Force should operate 40+ year old re-engined Caribous or the like. Why would the ADF?

Let's enjoy the memories and move on. I too...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2011, 22:50
Replies: 197
Views: 61,658
Posted By TBM-Legend

The tender for the Sim is only for 5 years. The...

The tender for the Sim is only for 5 years. The changeover was mentioned by the powers that be in pre-qualification meetings.

Anyway the ADF needs some comms acft to support the troops so keeping...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Dec 2011, 04:10
Replies: 197
Views: 61,658
Posted By TBM-Legend

The other version of that is that 38 Sqn will...

The other version of that is that 38 Sqn will hand their late model KA350's to 32 Sqn who phase their older models out and 38 will get the C-27's. Hawker Pacific I think have tied up the C-27...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2011, 20:54
Replies: 197
Views: 61,658
Posted By TBM-Legend

B71, your key assumption is that the role hasn't...

B71, your key assumption is that the role hasn't changed. The whole AO of the ADF has shifted. Basing a need on a few trips to some remote corners of PNG to qualify the Caribou replacement is...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2011, 05:52
Replies: 197
Views: 61,658
Posted By TBM-Legend

WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The Pentagon said...

WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The Pentagon said on Monday it approved the sale to Australia of 10 C-27J transport aircraft built by L-3 Communications Holdings Inc and Finmeccanica SpA unit Alenia,...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Dec 2011, 00:25
Replies: 197
Views: 61,658
Posted By TBM-Legend

Seems like the RAAF may have been made an offer...

Seems like the RAAF may have been made an offer they can't refuse then....
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