Tigers for Australia
Tigers for Australia
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Heard that the real negotiations start as to final configuration, actual cost, delivery dates etc. No contract has actually been signed as yet. However from what I understand it is just a formality.
Pac Rotors
Pac Rotors
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On Ya Aussies,
That some great hardwear to play with and like its been pointed out its got good survivability. Now only if the NZ airforce would do the same.......Still I guess you guys will always be there to help out the old country, so why buy our own?
Personally, I thought the Cobra would have been better suited to the climate and having been tested in the Gulf War would have an advantage.
I would rather be in the Tiger if given the choice, but what were the selling points?
That some great hardwear to play with and like its been pointed out its got good survivability. Now only if the NZ airforce would do the same.......Still I guess you guys will always be there to help out the old country, so why buy our own?
Personally, I thought the Cobra would have been better suited to the climate and having been tested in the Gulf War would have an advantage.
I would rather be in the Tiger if given the choice, but what were the selling points?
Joined: May 2001
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From: perth
Yes Pac Rotors is right,
22 Tigers, and delivery for 2003 or 2004 not certain, also maintenance and some assembly in Brisbane and at Oakey.
I must say its great for the Army to get some gear that is state of the art and quite practical. I just hope the 1 Billion Dollar deal will include the correct amount of flying hours to keep the pilots current, and correct engineering support to keep them operational.
For a change, there are some good helicopter buys for the defence force.
Great for the Industry and the Army crews
22 Tigers, and delivery for 2003 or 2004 not certain, also maintenance and some assembly in Brisbane and at Oakey.
I must say its great for the Army to get some gear that is state of the art and quite practical. I just hope the 1 Billion Dollar deal will include the correct amount of flying hours to keep the pilots current, and correct engineering support to keep them operational.
For a change, there are some good helicopter buys for the defence force.
Great for the Industry and the Army crews
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http://www.aviationnow.com/avnow/new...mtiger0810.xml
for the full story.
Will they be OZ120's now.
Neil
for the full story.
Will they be OZ120's now.
Neil
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Arlington, Tx. US
All,
So I heard wrong. Sorry.
Generally, the way these things work is that the brass shortlist two vendors so they can be wined and dined for another year or two. I guess in this case they Paris is good enough.
The Sultan
So I heard wrong. Sorry.
Generally, the way these things work is that the brass shortlist two vendors so they can be wined and dined for another year or two. I guess in this case they Paris is good enough.
The Sultan
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: dunnunder
its underpowered. it isnt inter operable with ANY american forces. it isnt marinised. we have to pay R and D for hellfire if we are to have it. it isnt proven. we will have to plug into the french/german trg and supply system, or else develop our own from scratch. the french - apparently- will cease supply of parts if we employ the aircraft in a way that is contrary to their desires (as I have heard occured with the mirage during vietnam). the contract was won because eurocopter promised to build a factory in qld to construct 50 or so eurocopter acft a year and sell to...what market? no idea. sure, it might be nice to give someone other than the americans a go, but in reality, we never operate with the french or germans. our whole defence strategy is based on close co-operation with the yanks. so when I land on a yank ship or at a yank farp needing fuel, re-arm or (god help me) parts, they will not be able to provide a thing! I wonder if our electronic equipment will even talk to theirs?
Yes, finally a decision was made. But it is THE WRONG DECISION! Ask anyone around here (ie the blokes who have to fly and operate with the thing) and you'll hear a similar story. Very disappointing!
Yes, finally a decision was made. But it is THE WRONG DECISION! Ask anyone around here (ie the blokes who have to fly and operate with the thing) and you'll hear a similar story. Very disappointing!
