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Nulli Secundus 24th Jul 2023 13:18
RAAF retiring 12xHercs
 
Understand the RAAF will be retiring 12 Hercs due the introduction of 20 new models.

Surely the nation has just gained a fleet of fire bombers?

Capt Fathom 24th Jul 2023 22:33
Why will 20 Hercs cost us $490m each?

Chronic Snoozer 25th Jul 2023 00:34
I guess spares and logistics for X years is part of the contract.

markis10 25th Jul 2023 00:51
Originally Posted by Capt Fathom (Post 11473265)
Why will 20 Hercs cost us $490m each?
Given NZ ordered 5 for under US1B you have to wonder where the fat is

Gnadenburg 25th Jul 2023 01:05
Geez you blokes must have had a heart attack when looking at the AUKUS submarine program if you aren’t aware of defence life-cycle and procurement costing?

Some big-balls missions for the possible upcoming Battle for the Pacific! Hats off to the Australian and USMC crews of the Hercs and HIMARS!

The crew then drives it toward the opposite end of the runway for a rocket salvo at predetermined targets as the aircraft taxis for take-off.

The HIMARS and the aircraft then meet at the “downwind end of the airstrip for loading and take-off into the wind,” in a less-than-10-minute operation.

The US Marines Corps first employed the “fire raid” maneuver in 2010.

https://www.thedefensepost.com/2023/...himars-c-130j/

Valdiviano 25th Jul 2023 08:00
Originally Posted by Capt Fathom
Why will 20 Hercs cost us $490m each

Did PWC negotiate this deal?
A bit of fat for them?


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