UK Maritime Patrol Aircraft - An Urgent Requirement
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Looks like a little wager I made in the office a few months back is going to pay off
http://mobile.defensenews.com/article/307150034
The price is starting to look pretty good for an outright buy instead of a lease as well.
http://mobile.defensenews.com/article/307150034
The price is starting to look pretty good for an outright buy instead of a lease as well.
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I have it on good authority they the Hon Michael Fallon is very favourable to kippers for breakfast, therefore he must like maritime aeroplanes and, as he wears light coloured suits, and isn't one of the 2 percent, we will obviously be ordering Catalinas very shortly for the RAF. Get in the queue.
(pedant mode on) ahem Gradius, I think you'll find it was 'Colln Warning' mode on Searchwater, not Anti-coll which of course were the flashing lights that the co-pilot had to remember to switch to red when it got dark.
Would hate to think all that good work by the GSU/Staneval Dry men in testing knowledge of Searchwater was wasted
But you are of course otherwise correct in your argument on all counts.
Would hate to think all that good work by the GSU/Staneval Dry men in testing knowledge of Searchwater was wasted
But you are of course otherwise correct in your argument on all counts.
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Looks like more "talk" on a Maritime Sentinel option for the RAF ... But not a full MPA capability ?
FARNBOROUGH: RAF plans new Sentinel work - 7/16/2014 - Flight Global
The RAF is now looking to now add maritime capability to Sentinel, driven by Raytheon's experience in the development of naval systems.
This will include a specific maritime radar mode, options for long range optics, signals intelligence and an enhanced airborne mission system.
This will include a specific maritime radar mode, options for long range optics, signals intelligence and an enhanced airborne mission system.
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When CGB left the RAF the Sentinel was just about to come on line but one of the concerns was that is was a little chubby. One presumes that this particular issue has been resolved if there is talk of extra bits?
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When CGB left the RAF the Sentinel was just about to come on line but one of the concerns was that is was a little chubby. One presumes that this particular issue has been resolved if there is talk of extra bits?
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FARNBOROUGH: Saab waiting for UK maritime patrol details - 7/17/2014 - Flight Global
In a briefing at the Farnborough air show, Saab’s director air campaigns Matthew Smith says that company has been involved in talks and a number of studies with the UK on maritime patrol, but is yet to begin any formal sales process. “We like to work with our customers to find out what their challenges are," he says, adding that at this stage “there is no requirement, no official requests".
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I asked the P8 crew ....What is the mission for the P8?
Protection of the carrier was the answer.
What will provide the protection for our carriers?
An accountant and a risk/cost/benefit excel spreadsheet !
Please ask your MP!
Protection of the carrier was the answer.
What will provide the protection for our carriers?
An accountant and a risk/cost/benefit excel spreadsheet !
Please ask your MP!
LO, where do you get that the US-2 has five engines? The entry from Jane's below, and for the life of me I can't see a fifth in any pictures.
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Fifth engine is in centre fuselage, a GE turbine I think, powers BL flaps etc.
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Originally Posted by pr00ne
Originally Posted by melmothtw
LO, where do you get that the US-2 has five engines? The entry from Jane's below, and for the life of me I can't see a fifth in any pictures.
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Originally Posted by pr00ne
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Originally Posted by melmothtw
LO, where do you get that the US-2 has five engines? The entry from Jane's below, and for the life of me I can't see a fifth in any pictures.
Fifth engine is in centre fuselage, a GE turbine I think, powers BL flaps etc.
I could be wrong but I think ,the US-1 had the 5th engine , the US-2 doesn't have it.
Originally Posted by pr00ne
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Originally Posted by melmothtw
LO, where do you get that the US-2 has five engines? The entry from Jane's below, and for the life of me I can't see a fifth in any pictures.
Fifth engine is in centre fuselage, a GE turbine I think, powers BL flaps etc.
I could be wrong but I think ,the US-1 had the 5th engine , the US-2 doesn't have it.
- Boundary layer enhancement provided by 1,015 kW (1,360 shp) LHTEC T800
The Boundary layer engine certainly gave the PS-1 an incredible take off performance:
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I asked the P8 crew ....What is the mission for the P8?
Protection of the carrier was the answer.
Protection of the carrier was the answer.