Originally Posted by
Cyclic Hotline
This is an interesting counter-view on the actions taken with the Australian fleet, and a potentially identifiable source of some of the logistical issues. It is an interesting comparison between the experience of New Zealand and Australia, which has been discussed here in detail, but doesn't fully recognize the dissatisfaction expressed by other operators outside Australia, which is also discussed here.
https://asiapacificdefencereporter.c...nce-logistics/Helicopters-There is nothing wrong with Tiger and Taipan – the problem is Defence logistics
An Australian Army MRH90 Taipan helicopter from 6th Aviation Regiment conducts reconnaissance at Shepparton, Victoria. Credit: CoA / Carolyn Barnett
By
Kym Bergmann / Canberra
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It's good to see Airbus, supporting one-man comedy shows in Australia. As you can see, Kym is very appreciative.
Airbus also thanks Kym for supporting the Mklll upgrade. Which has the very low cost, of 60 million euro a tail. That will be for 15 years, before retirement. Even though a new Apache costs under 40 million euro, flyaway.
https://asiapacificdefencereporter.c...iii-programme/