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Forum: Military Aviation

4th Jan 2020, 10:07

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Future Carrier (Including Costs)

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Posted By peter we

Its a requirement that will be tested against,...

Its a requirement that will be tested against, not a statistic. So it will be precisely defined as being equivalent to a sortie for comparison.

So the B is required to perform 6 sorties a day...

Forum: Military Aviation

2nd Jan 2020, 16:48

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Posted By peter we

My mistake its 505NM. Pg 18 and 19. ...

My mistake its 505NM.

Pg 18 and 19.

https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/FOID/Reading%20Room/Selected_Acquisition_Reports/18-F-1016_DOC_44_DOD_F-35_SAR_Dec_2017.pdf

Forum: Military Aviation

30th Dec 2019, 19:31

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Posted By peter we

Its 105 sorties on the first day and 450 in the...

Its 105 sorties on the first day and 450 in the first week, I think...Higher than many carriers achieved in the Gulf Wars

F-35B has a significantly higher sortie rate than the C

Forum: Military Aviation

11th Aug 2018, 14:47

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Posted By peter we

Hes still active here. ...

Hes still active here.
https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/warships1discussionboards/a-royal-navy-new-carrier-update-t11767-s4420.html

Forum: Military Aviation

30th Jun 2017, 06:13

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Posted By peter we

Bull**** and lies are Russians first line...

Bull**** and lies are Russians first line defense.

I'd take an aircraft carrier, anytime

Forum: Military Aviation

27th Jun 2017, 21:29

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Posted By peter we

How about; "costs as much as 30 MP's?"

How about; "costs as much as 30 MP's?"

Forum: Military Aviation

5th Nov 2013, 16:10

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Posted By peter we

Because, AFTER the Select Committee was given...

Because, AFTER the Select Committee was given that date (2022) the uproar forced a change of plan and funding has been found to bring forward the in service date.

Forum: Military Aviation

4th Nov 2013, 12:55

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Posted By peter we

You would have preferred the contract to be...

You would have preferred the contract to be canceled? Because thats precisely what the Coalition attempted to do when they were elected.

If the UK wants any aircraft carrier, it will have to sign...

Forum: Military Aviation

17th Mar 2013, 10:22

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Posted By peter we

We don't need a cunning plan, just a buyer for...

We don't need a cunning plan, just a buyer for two unused carriers.

The public resent giving foreign 'aid' so I'm sure they will look at sea going carriers as a irrelevant, pointless waste of...

Forum: Military Aviation

31st Dec 2012, 18:32

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Posted By peter we

Not expensive or difficult to install. If we have...

Not expensive or difficult to install. If we have to buy different aircraft, I think the few million it costs will be immaterial.

F-18, Rafale or maybe even the F-35C

Forum: Military Aviation

31st Dec 2012, 10:31

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Posted By peter we

The fiscal cliff has no leeway on what gets cut -...

The fiscal cliff has no leeway on what gets cut - its 10% off everything. Why should the USMC take the hit?

If anything the C is the most vulnerable and its not wanted by the Navy, has no export...

Forum: Military Aviation

19th Dec 2012, 22:15

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Posted By peter we

None whatsoever. The E2 comes in at $230m, add on...

None whatsoever. The E2 comes in at $230m, add on the extra's and its unfordable. The E2 has been tested with a ski jump and the engine upgrade since would improve it capabilities in STOBAR. But...

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