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Old 1st Dec 2011, 21:50
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Not_a_boffin
 
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QE will not have a ramp.

Thats relatively simple to fix and not really a design freeze issue.

The "support a/c" issue is one that is pertinent to US/UK and FR. Trouble is that the Common Support Aircraft (CSA), disappeared up it's own @rse in a plethora of weird low-signature complex a/c (go on, use Gary Google). Most of this appeared to be driven by the EA requirement, which as is now filled by the Growler, might allow a more common sense debate.

Requirement - Simple, low cost aircraft, capable of operating between SL and 35000ft, max speed 400kts, carrier compatible, able to have a disposable load of ~ 10-12te, sufficient internal volume to carry 2 crew, plus up to 3-4 MSO. NO STEALTH REQUIRED.

No powerpoint / Rhino art please, submissions to NAVAIR.....
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