Originally Posted by
Razor61
Might a bit of a silly question....but...
Could the Nimrod MRA4 carry such weapons as Paveway or Storm Shadow within the bomb bay or on the pylons.
It is already designed for Harpoon and of course the AIM-9...
Could the Nimrod be deployed as a limited 'strategic' bomber, and if so, why hasn't it been designed as such as of yet?
Afterall the designation is there... "Maritime Reconnaissance and Attack"
The MRA4 has not even been cleared to be flown by standard pilots yet. Test pilot only TPO clearence don't you know, its so unstable at rotate it might never get said clearence. So its a little early to be hoping that it might carry any weapons.