France eyes up Boeing CH-47 purchase
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Slightly surprised people think that because France is in mainland Europe it doesn't need CH-47. Or was that tongue in cheek? By the same logic we haven't needed them since the Chunnel was completed...
Up to date article in Guardian re: French use of RAF CH-47 in Mali.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...quell-violence
Up to date article in Guardian re: French use of RAF CH-47 in Mali.
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...quell-violence
"Slightly surprised people think that because France is in mainland Europe it doesn't need CH-47."
I think the point was that because they are in mainland Europe the need isn't as obvious or pressing - but once you go International you realise you need some - but maybe not a lot
I think the point was that because they are in mainland Europe the need isn't as obvious or pressing - but once you go International you realise you need some - but maybe not a lot
Ecce Homo! Loquitur...
https://aviationweek.com/shows-event...al-replacement
French Air Force Studying Chinook Buy, Caracal Replacement
LONDON—The French Air Force is exploring the potential leasing of Boeing CH-47 Chinooks in an evaluation that could precede a potential heavy lift helicopter fleet purchase.
Commanders are looking at an acquisition of a heavy lift helicopter to fulfill a longstanding capability gap within the French armed forces and meet demands from the country’s special forces.
“The air force is looking to get a few aircraft through leasing to try out this sort of asset before proceeding with an acquisition,” Col. Bruno Paupy, deputy chief of plans at the French Air Force, told the International Military Helicopter conference here on Feb. 25..........
French Air Force Studying Chinook Buy, Caracal Replacement
LONDON—The French Air Force is exploring the potential leasing of Boeing CH-47 Chinooks in an evaluation that could precede a potential heavy lift helicopter fleet purchase.
Commanders are looking at an acquisition of a heavy lift helicopter to fulfill a longstanding capability gap within the French armed forces and meet demands from the country’s special forces.
“The air force is looking to get a few aircraft through leasing to try out this sort of asset before proceeding with an acquisition,” Col. Bruno Paupy, deputy chief of plans at the French Air Force, told the International Military Helicopter conference here on Feb. 25..........
makes sense I guess - probably can hide it in another part of the Budget ........
I hear that the French are backtracking on this story somewhat, saying now that the CH-47 is 'one of a number of options' it is considering. No doubt, they had a phone call from the Germans and Lockheed.
