MRA4 - the truth?
My word - it would seem that we had a mission system that worked, a (production version) airframe that worked, and:
MRA4 is a platform with 15 hours unrefueled flight duration, a 2,000 plus mile radius of action, 13 weapon hard points, radar range of 250 miles, is search and rescue capable, has advanced communications, superior electro optics for surface intelligence gathering and has very capable underwater detection systems. All integrated, working and demonstrated – AND ALREADY PAID FOR
So do I gather that the only things lacking were serviceable balls on VSOs who were not able to guide the project through the changing certification process?
What an expensive shame....