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Search: Posts Made By: Lonewolf_50
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Forum: Military Aviation
3rd May 2024, 18:09
Replies: 7
Views: 879
Posted By Lonewolf_50

Keeping your defense industrial base warm is a...

Keeping your defense industrial base warm is a good idea. The peace dividend is long over.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Apr 2024, 12:49
Replies: 10,514
Views: 4,684,234
Posted By Lonewolf_50

There is a war on, there are no front lines, and...

There is a war on, there are no front lines, and quite frankly this does not surprise me.:( Welcome to the 21st century. ​​​​​​​:uhoh: (A double tap might be the best remedy for this hostile act...)
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2024, 18:24
Replies: 10,514
Views: 4,684,234
Posted By Lonewolf_50

An article in Newsweek today.America's Abrams...

An article in Newsweek today.America's Abrams Tanks Are Failing the Ukraine Test
Story by David Brennan

A few points.
1. No weapons system is magic.
2. Ukraine does not have air superiority,...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Apr 2024, 13:03
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,793
Posted By Lonewolf_50

They are a medium sized power and are for sure a...

They are a medium sized power and are for sure a significant regional power in the Middle East.
The war of words continues to heat up.
Iran is a part of the new, multipolar world of the Post Cold...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Apr 2024, 02:59
Replies: 10,514
Views: 4,684,234
Posted By Lonewolf_50

That isn't the point nor the requirement. The...

That isn't the point nor the requirement. The French and Brits have enough nukes between them to tide you over.
Either get working or get used to losing.
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Apr 2024, 17:55
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,793
Posted By Lonewolf_50

I wonder if said deity is occasionally quoted out...

I wonder if said deity is occasionally quoted out of context. Happens a lot in the information age. :}:E

Back to Iran:
Not a good story that hit my feed today:

This would be a great time for...
Forum: Rotorheads
15th Apr 2024, 21:07
Replies: 13
Views: 1,822
Posted By Lonewolf_50

I'll believe it when I see one in the helicopter...

I'll believe it when I see one in the helicopter Hangar of an Arleigh Burke Class, Flight III, DDG. Call me when you have a video.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2024, 20:28
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,793
Posted By Lonewolf_50

Completely agree. They have been using the Axis...

Completely agree.
They have been using the Axis of Resistance strat versus Israel since shortly after the Islamic Revolution of 1979. That low level harassment with the occasional outburst (From...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2024, 15:04
Replies: 10,514
Views: 4,684,234
Posted By Lonewolf_50

Indeed, and good job in so doing, and It Is In...

Indeed, and good job in so doing, and It Is In Their Neighborhood. Self interest is a powerful motivator.
They don't have to be concerned with Taiwan nor the Entire Middle East. You are comparing...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Apr 2024, 14:03
Replies: 10,514
Views: 4,684,234
Posted By Lonewolf_50

What a crock of Myopia. The US has security...

What a crock of Myopia.
The US has security interests all over the globe. Ukraine is one of many. You are looking at this through a paper towel role tube.
FFS, it's a European Security Problem, all...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Apr 2024, 19:11
Replies: 10,514
Views: 4,684,234
Posted By Lonewolf_50

I don't think so. My gut feel on this one is that...

I don't think so. My gut feel on this one is that the approach is simple and brutal:
"if I can't have it, nobody can have it, so I'll wreck it."
There's been a consistent theme of wanton...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2024, 00:00
Replies: 3
Views: 1,149
Posted By Lonewolf_50

It feels like the 70's again, but thankfully the...

It feels like the 70's again, but thankfully the platform shoes and leisure suits aren't coming back.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2024, 13:28
Replies: 10,514
Views: 4,684,234
Posted By Lonewolf_50

Heh, the worm has turned. When this "SMO" began...

Heh, the worm has turned. When this "SMO" began in Feb of 2022, it led to substantial gas price rises where we live ...it took a while for the price to come down.
Payback's a bitch, tovarish.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Mar 2024, 14:44
Replies: 21
Views: 4,906
Posted By Lonewolf_50

How is government different from organized crime?...

How is government different from organized crime? ;)
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Mar 2024, 17:41
Replies: 10,514
Views: 4,684,234
Posted By Lonewolf_50

Money well spent, if that's where it goes.

Money well spent, if that's where it goes.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2024, 12:58
Replies: 44
Views: 10,429
Posted By Lonewolf_50

Why can't it be both? ;)

Why can't it be both? ;)
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Mar 2024, 12:51
Replies: 10,514
Views: 4,684,234
Posted By Lonewolf_50

Poland doesn't need anyone else's permission to...

Poland doesn't need anyone else's permission to defend their own airspace.
I suspect that their engagement geometry may have risked the engagement / impact / intercept happening outside of their...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2024, 19:34
Replies: 350
Views: 80,444
Posted By Lonewolf_50

Way back in the 1970's while getting some squad...

Way back in the 1970's while getting some squad and platoon level training from infantry vets in a place called Quantico, we were advised that a sniper usually planned multiple positions and after...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2024, 21:18
Replies: 350
Views: 80,444
Posted By Lonewolf_50

1. lower parts count 2. Fewer maintenance man...

1. lower parts count
2. Fewer maintenance man hours per flight hour.
3. Capability solid, armament is in the same scale as Apache:

AIM-9 Sidewinder...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2024, 13:06
Replies: 350
Views: 80,444
Posted By Lonewolf_50

Just gonna say that the AH-1Z might have been a...

Just gonna say that the AH-1Z might have been a better choice ...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Mar 2024, 12:54
Replies: 350
Views: 80,444
Posted By Lonewolf_50

It's a beautiful day to drop a bucket of sunshine...

It's a beautiful day to drop a bucket of sunshine somewhere. Curtis LeMay would probably offer a wry grin.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Mar 2024, 16:12
Replies: 280
Views: 97,986
Posted By Lonewolf_50

Mr Putin, pat yourself on the back. You made this...

Mr Putin, pat yourself on the back. You made this possible. :}​​​​​​​
Forum: Rotorheads
5th Mar 2024, 14:31
Replies: 150
Views: 76,397
Posted By Lonewolf_50

I am not sure how similar to the Blackhawk /...

I am not sure how similar to the Blackhawk / Seahawk is to the S-92 is, but...we usually started the APU for winching ops, since it also powered the utility hydraulic system, and we usually started...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Feb 2024, 15:58
Replies: 350
Views: 80,444
Posted By Lonewolf_50

Not taking the bait. The US Politics Hamsterwheel...

Not taking the bait. The US Politics Hamsterwheel is over there. ============>
In thread related news:

I will observe that Russia's attempted enlargement - through the invasion of Ukraine and...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2024, 14:58
Replies: 42
Views: 11,147
Posted By Lonewolf_50

sandy: FWIW, keeping the UK defense industrial...

sandy: FWIW, keeping the UK defense industrial base warm is important to do. (See current events for why). So if it keeps BAE in the UK warm, perhaps (in the long run) a good path forward.
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Feb 2024, 12:07
Replies: 10,514
Views: 4,684,234
Posted By Lonewolf_50

Where were you two years ago? Where were you last...

Where were you two years ago? Where were you last year? Where were you six months ago?
OK, better late than never, but as with the delayed ATACMS, why did you wait?
:E French is officially the...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2024, 20:58
Replies: 350
Views: 80,444
Posted By Lonewolf_50

Yes, Putin wants that. He bided his time and...

Yes, Putin wants that. He bided his time and struck when he thought that conditions favored his big gamble.
Since his military team wasn't able to achieve that 'quick victory' (how many times has...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2024, 18:20
Replies: 350
Views: 80,444
Posted By Lonewolf_50

Indeed, an unfortunate problem. Remember the sigh...

Indeed, an unfortunate problem. Remember the sigh of relief and the enthusiasm after the Wall fell and the hope for a better future was everywhere?
I remember, and it's a great disappointment that...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Feb 2024, 12:18
Replies: 350
Views: 80,444
Posted By Lonewolf_50

The Americans chose guns, you all chose butter...

The Americans chose guns, you all chose butter and you now reap what you sow.
The US has a global security posture, not simply a European one. President Obama told you people a decade ago that the...
Forum: Rotorheads
21st Feb 2024, 14:19
Replies: 36
Views: 8,469
Posted By Lonewolf_50

Let us be thankful for small blessings. (Also:...

Let us be thankful for small blessings.
(Also: nice post).
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2024, 15:03
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,793
Posted By Lonewolf_50

[h1][color=#000000] I have a great idea: send...

[h1][color=#000000] I have a great idea: send that stuff to Ukraine. I am sure they could use it. :cool:
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2024, 13:18
Replies: 350
Views: 80,444
Posted By Lonewolf_50

OK, take the worst case scenario. 1. Joe B...

OK, take the worst case scenario.
1. Joe B loses, Captain Orange wins.
2. In January he takes over. Makes noises about reconsidering/withdrawing from NATO. (Note: this past year Congress passed a...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2024, 02:01
Replies: 1,217
Views: 416,793
Posted By Lonewolf_50

Touche, artee. I didn't realize it either. :}

Touche, artee. I didn't realize it either. :}
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Feb 2024, 01:59
Replies: 10,514
Views: 4,684,234
Posted By Lonewolf_50

Napoleon Bonaparte would feel right at home.

Napoleon Bonaparte would feel right at home.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Feb 2024, 13:24
Replies: 350
Views: 80,444
Posted By Lonewolf_50

As ever, ORAC, you find some thought-provoking...

As ever, ORAC, you find some thought-provoking stuff. Thank you. One comment on this. Too late, that's already happening.

After 20 years of letting the muscles atrophy, you are asking for a...
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