Originally Posted by
Bob Viking
I think you may find the problem with the 951 is age (hours) related. The 11 Sqn (and other foreign customers) jets are much younger than the RAF T2s. Hence the problem is potentially not quite so pressing.
BV
Bob,
I agree, and I was somewhat tongue in cheek. However, if the RAF become the prime user in effect of the Mk167s the usage rate will increase beyond that of the other late export 951 engined fleets. Also, as with the uncontained 871 failures experienced by the USN and the RAAF, even if age/usage plays a part it is not the only element.