jamesdevice
Not saying it would/could never happen but when you compare the RDR1700 to Searchwater (original not even 2k!) there is no comparison!
Its even worse if you look at what Searchwater 2K could have of achieved compared to a podded C-130 with what can only be described as a mediocre maritime radar.
I'm not trying to dwell in the past as what is done is done and any capability would be better than none at all, but to compare this to what the MR2 was capable of even just considering the SAR role is just wrong in my opinion.