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Old 14th Jan 2007, 08:13
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Originally Posted by BEagle
When FLA begat FSTA and FTA, the choice was between A400M and C130J as FTA, although STSA was identified as a requirement until FTA became reality.
C310J provided tranche 1 of FTA and C130K was to be kept in service until tranche 2, A400M, became available; C-17 provided the STSA element. However, STSA appears to be established now as part of the FTA requirement as the C-17s are to be acquired conventionally.
It didn't help that Germany delayed A400M by not signing up on time, hence C130K must carry on for longer than was originally envisaged.
I think....??
Problem is beags, we cant wait for A400M, no matter how good it is. We are majorly hurting for AT right NOW. To this end, the J is being flogged into the ground as a result of lack of Tactical Air Transport. Truth is, we could do with another 10 Js and appropriate number of Crews YESTERDAY, not tommorrow. The K simply cannot support the tempo of ops in theatre due to its well-known problems.