F/Lynx all systems go at AW
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One of the best argued threads I've seen in years. It's been a great journey ... round in circles
So we've established that SCMR is needed really badly by the RN and FLynx is expected to be OK at that (post #59) and that there's a need for something other than a trooplifter (post #65). And they say WE don't listen .
I think the very interesting development will be the T800 engined Mk 9. Look forward to seeing that.
So we've established that SCMR is needed really badly by the RN and FLynx is expected to be OK at that (post #59) and that there's a need for something other than a trooplifter (post #65). And they say WE don't listen .
I think the very interesting development will be the T800 engined Mk 9. Look forward to seeing that.
To summerise;
FLynx as SCMR = Great
FLynx as BRH = Wank
As I've asked before, what are the Lynx fleet aircrew going to do during the gap of current Lynx going out of service and FLynx ISD? At present, there is a gap of two years.
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is it just me, or are those Hellfire missiles? And, if so, why are they attached to what is blatantly supposed to be a Navy FLynx/Wildcat?
Or are they Sea Skua's....
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I think the early promotional shots showed FLynx/SCMR/BLUH/BUH/LUH/BRH/Wildcat/Sidrat carrying Brimstones as well as offering it to be the 'first aircraft designed around BOWMAN'.
AW should go into banking or politics. They could sell ice to the Eskimos.
AW should go into banking or politics. They could sell ice to the Eskimos.
Quick fix stop gap
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"cannot afford new replacements" - £14 Million - That would get a few new ones that are already out there me thinks. What are the Pumas going to do if there is no new toy for them - backfill the Wildcat Sqns??
That picture still has the sill wheels on - yuk!!!
That picture still has the sill wheels on - yuk!!!
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They do have wheels, though.....
......which is spiffing if you only want to ground handle it into or out of the hangar and don't actually want to ground taxi it......
I say we save the weight and cost and just stick table legs on it.
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Table legs
Not a bad idea. May I suggest a compromise for you.....
Why not fit industrial castors on them. Might not last forever, but replacements generally available at DIY stores in most big towns.
Would that make taxying a little easier ?
Why not fit industrial castors on them. Might not last forever, but replacements generally available at DIY stores in most big towns.
Would that make taxying a little easier ?
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Not a bad idea. May I suggest a compromise for you.....
Why not fit industrial castors on them. Might not last forever, but replacements generally available at DIY stores in most big towns.
Would that make taxying a little easier ?
Why not fit industrial castors on them. Might not last forever, but replacements generally available at DIY stores in most big towns.
Would that make taxying a little easier ?
A very good idea. Even more so seeing how B&Q is just outside AWs main gate.
It'll even look like the good old Wasp. (May as well do seeing how most of the cab is from the 60's anyway).
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It'll even look like the good old Wasp. (May as well do seeing how most of the cab is from the 60's anyway).
Ladies and Gentlemen I give you the....
SCOUT
I think Im onto a winner here!!
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Well the Spams have been rumoured to be looking at building a 60's aircraft again in the form of the Bronco. Wouldn't it be interesting if Westlands dusted of the plans for the scout .
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Some Answers
WG 13 your post 204. Lynx crews with 2 years to spare and a much reduced fleet size when you return. Combine this with a shortage of Apache crews and you may have your answer! Start working on your excuses now or apply for fixed wing training.
Yeoman dai your photograph of the SCMR in post 208. Just look how close those lovely rubber tyres are to the eflux from the Hellfires. Might make for an interesting landing on return to land/deck! IIRC we had similar discussions when someone wanted to put TOW on the Mk 9 Lynx
LB
Yeoman dai your photograph of the SCMR in post 208. Just look how close those lovely rubber tyres are to the eflux from the Hellfires. Might make for an interesting landing on return to land/deck! IIRC we had similar discussions when someone wanted to put TOW on the Mk 9 Lynx
LB
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The Omani Lynx has had numerous CRV7 firing missions with no effect to the tyres. Flame traps are also fitted to the fuel drains/ breathers in the area.
Dont worry about it
Dont worry about it