I am sorry I agree with Chicken Leg. The main roles specified for the MK2 and MRA 4 (Maritime Reconnaissance & Attack) Nimrods are:
1. Maritime Reconnaissance
2. Anti-sub warfare
3. Anti-surface warfare
4. Search and Rescue
Now, it is all very well complaining that Chicken Leg is not familar with the other "add on" roles now being carried out by Nimrod, but his point is still valid. We have complex and costly weapon system platforms being used for task which could, and should be carried in a more cost effective manner. Why do you think that there are many "limitations" being carried by the current fleet --- because much of the prime task equipment is not required. And it will be the same with the MRA 4 (of which about 6 will enter service).
Sorry guys, but I do not see many prime task operations being carried out over Iraq and Afghanistan, only "add on", for which the aircraft was never designed and tested.
Can anyone tell me what Hot weather trials were carried out on the AAR system?
DV
Last edited by Distant Voice; 5th Apr 2007 at 15:44.
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