Why the raf can’t deliver the punch cameron wants in syria

[Rhino power]

Thanks, JTO.

-RP

[Sevarg]

C. M. It's only six Typhoons in Cyprus. Plenty more back home.
Yes but how many serviceable???

[Pontius Navigator]

Originally Posted by Sevarg

C. M. It's only six Typhoons in Cyprus. Plenty more back home.
Yes but how many serviceable???

Don't tell them your name Pike.

If Lord Sugar' s wannabes were to answer the question it would be 110%.

The important point is that you only need 100% availability for intensive operations. For sustained operation you only need enough.

[Onceapilot]

Well Pious Pilot....maybe the Defence Sec WAS telling the truth?
I rekon he was not far off the mark, Four a/c per night till 2018 is all we can do!

OAP

[Courtney Mil]

Sevarg,

As you ask, one had a tyre worn to limits on landing at Cyprus from the UK. One was pulled yesterday morning for a faulty fuel sensor in a wing tank and one jet was down for rectification for three hours with a faulty Game Boy Console. Other than that, they're all fine.


Courtney

[Sevarg]

Sorry Courtney, I didn't make my self clear, I was wondering how many in UK were serviceable. I would hope that Cyprus has all the spares they need.

[Pontius Navigator]

According to authoritative sources fewer than half are available.










http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/419422/Half-of-Britain-s-combat-aircraft-is-not-fit-to-fly