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Forum: Military Aviation

27th Nov 2019, 20:06

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F-35 Cancelled, then what ?

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Posted By Bob Viking

Airsound

I could never be considered an expert in F35 ops but I’m guessing the answer is to use the EJ seat. Just like every other single engine, carrier borne aircraft that was thus equipped.

For the F35...

Forum: Military Aviation

3rd Jul 2019, 05:01

Replies: 12,075

F-35 Cancelled, then what ?

Views: 3,625,426

Posted By Bob Viking

Twin engine vs single engine

I know I have discussed this issue before on a different thread but I think there is some legacy thinking with regards to the safety implications of single engine aircraft.

Taking an example from...

Forum: Military Aviation

1st Jul 2019, 18:01

Replies: 12,075

F-35 Cancelled, then what ?

Views: 3,625,426

Posted By Bob Viking

JFZ90

There is more to the F35 than it ‘simply’ being an LO fighter.

The sensors and other clever wiggly-amps are what really set it apart.

Now, I am not the person to discuss those capabilities on...

Forum: Military Aviation

25th Jun 2019, 05:18

Replies: 12,075

F-35 Cancelled, then what ?

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Posted By Bob Viking

ORAC

Twelve months can still be classed as a ‘few’ in my book. 😉

Time does indeed fly.

BV

Forum: Military Aviation

25th Jun 2019, 02:31

Replies: 12,075

F-35 Cancelled, then what ?

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Posted By Bob Viking

UK F35

UK stealth fighter jets join fight against Islamic State https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-48745027

Used on Ops already. Not bad for a jet that we’ve only had in the UK for a few months.

BV

Forum: Military Aviation

30th Apr 2019, 08:58

Replies: 12,075

F-35 Cancelled, then what ?

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Posted By Bob Viking

Superplum

I could be wrong and I know this will sound facetious and also bear in mind I do not know the correct answer, neither do I know the processes involved in loading weapons onto an aircraft (I know how...

Forum: Military Aviation

18th Apr 2019, 03:23

Replies: 12,075

F-35 Cancelled, then what ?

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Posted By Bob Viking

LO

I have no idea of your background but you appear pretty knowledgeable about the subject.

My previous suggestion, since it appears your initial paragraph was directed at me, was not directed at...

Forum: Military Aviation

15th Apr 2019, 13:16

Replies: 12,075

F-35 Cancelled, then what ?

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Posted By Bob Viking

So maybe, just maybe...

...to avoid people who have no idea what they’re talking about, with regards to F35/SU35, this forum should be reserved for the guys and gals who operate or support the military hardware?

I’m sure...

Forum: Military Aviation

15th Apr 2019, 05:20

Replies: 12,075

F-35 Cancelled, then what ?

Views: 3,625,426

Posted By Bob Viking

Propax

I think it would be fair to say that your understanding of the roles and capabilities of the F35 fall a little short.

Clearly the SU35 is very manoeuverable and looks great at an air show but...

Forum: Military Aviation

7th Jun 2018, 08:59

Replies: 12,075

F-35 Cancelled, then what ?

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Posted By Bob Viking

Always look on the bright side of life...

Would it be possible if, just for a day or two, we revel in the fact that our forces have just taken delivery (well we’ve had them for a while but you know what I mean) of our first batch of the...

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