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hotzenplotz
6th Apr 2005, 18:56
I heard that the British EH-101 Merlin’s just arrived in Iraq.
-How many are there?
-Why now, and not earlier?
-Are the technical problems solved?
-What about spare parts availability?
-How about the MTBMA (Mean-Time-Between-Mission-Abort)
I wonder how the Merlin performs in Iraq
hotzenplotz
6th Apr 2005, 20:24
What is your problem?
Ian Corrigible
6th Apr 2005, 22:21
Hotzenplotz,
There's a thread over in the Mil Aircrew (http://www.pprune.org/forums/showthread.php?threadid=169651) section on this subject which might answer your questions.
At present, there's a single Mk3 support helo deployed to Basra, marking the first deployment of this troop transport variant to the region; the Navy's Merlin Mk1 deployed with the original UK force sent to support OIF under Op Telic.
Edited to say: I stand corrected - apparently there are four ships deployed to Iraq. According to Janes, they are due to remain in-theater for 12 months.
I/C
widgeon
6th Apr 2005, 22:40
Jungly , are you in PR for Westlands ? :O
sargod
7th Apr 2005, 08:02
Jungly
Why don't get back your shiny arse back to your desk and keep your nose out of other peoples business.
You really are a jumped up wannabe:yuk:
jayteeto
7th Apr 2005, 15:29
Classified!!!! They have spread pictures all over the media, including pictures of pilots (female of course) and even names!!!!
hotzenplotz
7th Apr 2005, 19:42
The guys in the other thread are just talking about flight suits.
Is it true that there is only 1 Merlin in Iraq?
It is flying out of Basra to the Saudi border?
sargod
7th Apr 2005, 21:44
Jungy
Shall i take that as a bite then?
I can always leave Bristows but you will always be a gingernut!
If you knew anything then you would have said that this is just a PR stunt to try and sell the Pink Elephant (101) to any other gullible countries out there.
Bet that chair of yours could do with some maintenance!!!;)