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Forum: Military Aviation

4th Dec 2023, 14:19

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Irish Air Corps to replace heli fleet by 2028

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Posted By Declan275

At a guess, I’d say it’s initially adding the...

At a guess, I’d say it’s initially adding the extra two 139s that would account for EAS, the civil/mil HEMS in Athlone that wasn’t on the horizon when that tender was specced. That would also fit...

Forum: Military Aviation

4th Dec 2023, 10:52

Replies: 22

Irish Air Corps to replace heli fleet by 2028

Views: 4,731

Posted By Declan275

Irish Air Corps to replace heli fleet by 2028

Per the link below, one of the accepted recommendations from the Commission on the Defence Forces Final Report is to replace the existing fleet of 6 x AW139s with 8 x Super mediums by 2028.

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Forum: Military Aviation

18th Sep 2023, 13:59

Replies: 157

USMC F-35B Crash - 17 Sep 23

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Posted By Declan275

The only ejection in the history of the Irish Air...

The only ejection in the history of the Irish Air Corps involved a two seat Vampire in a spin. Instructor orders cadet to get out, this helps spin recovery, instructor flies home.

Forum: Military Aviation

20th Jun 2023, 15:06

Replies: 247

Ireland Considers Purchase of AD Fighters

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Posted By Declan275

Well, apparently the bilateral deal for exactly...

Well, apparently the bilateral deal for exactly that goes back 70 years. That it stayed under wraps for so long given everything that occurred during that timeframe is quite something.

Forum: Military Aviation

14th Feb 2023, 12:19

Replies: 291

High altitude object shot down

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Posted By Declan275

I figured there was a clear arc, but quite a few...

I figured there was a clear arc, but quite a few people have suggested guns as a cheap option without thinking where rounds might land.

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