RAAF Dassault Falcon 7X
The training facilities (simulator) could definitely be shared, again with planning and forethought.
Parts/maintenance sharing would potentially be problematic as I understand the Surveillance aircraft vs VIP aircraft would be on different airworthiness/maintenance regimes - but that could have been resolved/worked around with some effort also.
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Has the location of the aerial refuelling probe been finalised on the W-2085? Knowing how deep IAI go with repurposing existing frames I'm having trouble accepting the W-2085 shares much commonality with the corporate version other than the basics. Considering the high sticker price of this package deal I wouldn't be surprised if they came with a huge number of caveats on the what/when/how that can be done to them including swapping bits with more mortal G550's.
Is there a difference in the flight deck between the surveillance mode and standard?
I was told the RSAF guys use a corporate 550 for training.
With that in mind why could one not fly both?
I was told the RSAF guys use a corporate 550 for training.
With that in mind why could one not fly both?
Junior, I reckon the sharing of crew could occur with a bit of planning and forethought - and would benefit all.
The training facilities (simulator) could definitely be shared, again with planning and forethought.
Parts/maintenance sharing would potentially be problematic as I understand the Surveillance aircraft vs VIP aircraft would be on different airworthiness/maintenance regimes - but that could have been resolved/worked around with some effort also.
Sim is probably the biggest aspect, to my knowledge neither A/C is getting one.
The thing with this, like everything in defence related acquisition is those that know know and won’t say a word, and those who don’t usually don’t have the information to arrive at the “right” decision.
Either way, it sure does look like a nice jet!
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Could be a little French gift after the purchase of a bunch of submarines....
Just to give a taste and open the door to more falcon sales....
Just a thought.....happened in the past....
Just to give a taste and open the door to more falcon sales....
Just a thought.....happened in the past....
Actually, you might be on the money there - I did hear the 7Xs (well, the lease anyway...) came pretty cheap.
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VIP fleet has been leased since the 80’s, an entirely different acquisition program to purchasing a platform outright. Gunnedah, Halls Creek, Hamilton VIC, some of the short strips used by 34. Another advantage of the Falcons are higher MLW vs BOW, means you can carry more fuel, payload into tight strips, especially where there is no Jet A1 available. PCN? If the government wants to come into a regional town to spend cash, do you think the council won’t issue a concession??
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Without "the facts", who knows.
But one thing is certain, from the pilot or engineering point of view, the 7X is an outstanding aircraft, as are its predecessors and Dassault contemporaries.
And the Dassault company is, itself, quite a fascinating story, a living testimony to its founder-- how, with brains and determination, a small independent company can survive and prosper in an era of "Big Government" and nationalisation.
Tootle pip!!
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Do we know under what contract the Falcon 7Xs services are being acquired/provided ? Is it under the existing arrangement with NG ? Or is there a new contractor on the block ? Apparently Dassault offered the Falcon 7X to both contractors who were shortlisted for the ongoing/future provision of SPA/VIP aircraft services.
https://australianaviation.com.au/20...aaf-vip-fleet/
What I'm really asking is who was the preferred contractor for the award of this contract:
Replacement Special Purpose Aircraft (SPA) Transport Service - Managing Contractor
https://www.tenders.gov.au/?event=pu...A84007338AE512
https://australianaviation.com.au/20...aaf-vip-fleet/
What I'm really asking is who was the preferred contractor for the award of this contract:
Replacement Special Purpose Aircraft (SPA) Transport Service - Managing Contractor
https://www.tenders.gov.au/?event=pu...A84007338AE512
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Is the falcon already up and at work? Saw CNS-SYD REGENT92 then to CBR as REGENT94 this morning.
Thought I read Q3 2019 it would be operational? Seems remarkably quick for a new type.
Thought I read Q3 2019 it would be operational? Seems remarkably quick for a new type.
No tender process for selection of aircraft. No best value for money process for competing aircraft. Just how it works now.