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Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2024, 22:23
Replies: 836
Views: 262,097
Posted By LateArmLive

They are designed for a conflict where the enemy...

They are designed for a conflict where the enemy has a functioning IADS and competent air threat. Overkill for CAS in Afghanistan, but I think current world events highlight the need for countering a...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2023, 21:38
Replies: 836
Views: 262,097
Posted By LateArmLive

What the aircraft can be capable of carrying vs...

What the aircraft can be capable of carrying vs what it can currently carry are two very different things. Either way, the RN press release claim of 22K is entirely inaccurate.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2023, 02:06
Replies: 50
Views: 14,285
Posted By LateArmLive

No FCS, no soft wing / high AOA capability,...

No FCS, no soft wing / high AOA capability, terrible engine, terrible cockpit ergonomics, high cockpit noise. That about covers the LIMFACs for Hawk as an advanced trainer in the 2020s and beyond....
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2023, 01:58
Replies: 836
Views: 262,097
Posted By LateArmLive

You'd think the RN would be able to get the facts...

You'd think the RN would be able to get the facts right for their own press release. The F35B is incapable of carrying 22,000lb of stores (external plus internal). The article states a pair of 1000lb...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Nov 2023, 22:55
Replies: 50
Views: 14,285
Posted By LateArmLive

Because it's an obsolete airframe and not...

Because it's an obsolete airframe and not representative of any of the current FL platforms. There are better options available these days.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Nov 2023, 20:47
Replies: 50
Views: 14,285
Posted By LateArmLive

Hopefully not - an unproven design that hasn't...

Hopefully not - an unproven design that hasn't flown from a company with no experience building fighter trainers is the last thing that's needed.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Nov 2023, 08:33
Replies: 836
Views: 262,097
Posted By LateArmLive

Nice story, but they are not B61 nukes. They're...

Nice story, but they are not B61 nukes. They're GBU-31
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2023, 09:33
Replies: 836
Views: 262,097
Posted By LateArmLive

Such as?

Such as?
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Aug 2023, 10:20
Replies: 16
Views: 4,337
Posted By LateArmLive

Kandahar, 2004. I stepped off the C130 and was...

Kandahar, 2004. I stepped off the C130 and was immediately hit with the scent from this place. Nearly 20 years later I can still taste it...
...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Aug 2023, 23:44
Replies: 8
Views: 5,686
Posted By LateArmLive

That's what happens when the bits that are meant...

That's what happens when the bits that are meant to hold your jet together are suspect...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Aug 2023, 09:32
Replies: 454
Views: 219,835
Posted By LateArmLive

The UK F35 workforce isn't just insufficiently...

The UK F35 workforce isn't just insufficiently resourced, but struggling to retain SQEP after working themselves to death over a short tour with very little to show for it. The entire model needs...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Aug 2023, 08:18
Replies: 140
Views: 49,761
Posted By LateArmLive

People are offended because you are making...

People are offended because you are making ill-informed and uneducated posts about a crash in which others lost mates. If you can't see how unhelpful and disrespectful your posts are, I suggest you...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th May 2023, 08:20
Replies: 222
Views: 87,897
Posted By LateArmLive

It's not just MFTS that's broken, it's most of...

It's not just MFTS that's broken, it's most of the UK FJ training pipeline. How embarrassing that we have to send our future F35 pilots to Aus to do their OCU...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th May 2023, 23:36
Replies: 24
Views: 9,099
Posted By LateArmLive

This could be fun....please elaborate!

This could be fun....please elaborate!
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Apr 2023, 23:03
Replies: 65
Views: 18,327
Posted By LateArmLive

Seriously? You think they can just "add a...

Seriously? You think they can just "add a hook"?
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2023, 08:27
Replies: 126
Views: 35,298
Posted By LateArmLive

Many times, in jets still in service.

Many times, in jets still in service.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Mar 2023, 23:02
Replies: 126
Views: 35,298
Posted By LateArmLive

Never had a crosswind, and you never had to...

Never had a crosswind, and you never had to flare...

Let's face it, it's not that difficult. After all, if the USN can do it...sometimes...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2023, 07:45
Replies: 836
Views: 262,097
Posted By LateArmLive

No, they won't be applying power after touchdown...

No, they won't be applying power after touchdown - you may be hearing the delayed sound of engine spool up from a second or two before touchdown. In fact, using APC (autothrottle equivalent) will...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2023, 02:46
Replies: 132
Views: 49,561
Posted By LateArmLive

It's not just a budget problem, it's more...

It's not just a budget problem, it's more equipment, supply, trained instructors and capacity problem. That said, the right budget could fix most of that...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2023, 00:15
Replies: 63
Views: 23,871
Posted By LateArmLive

How about some of that "ruthless screening" on a...

How about some of that "ruthless screening" on a core skillset that is actually relevant? Paper map and stopwatch IP-TGT runs... I think there's too much rose-tinted glasses wearing going on here!...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2023, 23:14
Replies: 63
Views: 23,871
Posted By LateArmLive

Well I would disagree with everything you wrote...

Well I would disagree with everything you wrote too. A 1960s analogue cockpit, hard wing trainer? Righto, that's relevant. Let's keep teaching clock-map/ground and LL IP-TGT missions. Zero ML A-S...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Jan 2023, 02:20
Replies: 63
Views: 23,871
Posted By LateArmLive

The T1 is entirely inadequate for Advanced FJ...

The T1 is entirely inadequate for Advanced FJ training today. It was inadequate in the mid 2000s, hence the attempt to upgrade to the T2. Sadly, one could argue that the T1 "works" and is better than...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jan 2023, 22:00
Replies: 63
Views: 23,871
Posted By LateArmLive

Hawk engine problems? Surely not... Time to bin...

Hawk engine problems? Surely not... Time to bin that tired old dog and get something more relevant. And please, before the old and bolds pile on, this is 2023.
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Dec 2022, 09:14
Replies: 55
Views: 9,964
Posted By LateArmLive

But not out of step with actual Military...

But not out of step with actual Military Aircrew...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Nov 2022, 08:34
Replies: 23
Views: 4,632
Posted By LateArmLive

I wasn't aware the Jags could carry heavy weapons...

I wasn't aware the Jags could carry heavy weapons ;)
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Nov 2022, 08:14
Replies: 442
Views: 171,035
Posted By LateArmLive

Salt with your chip? These issues are endemic...

Salt with your chip? These issues are endemic within our society. I can think of plenty of misconduct cases within the SH world off the top of my head - FJ pilots are treated no differently when they...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2022, 05:29
Replies: 442
Views: 171,035
Posted By LateArmLive

For all those banging on about wokeness, this is...

For all those banging on about wokeness, this is a case of a person being an absolute arseclown and deserving to be shown the door.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Nov 2022, 08:03
Replies: 442
Views: 171,035
Posted By LateArmLive

Judging from what I've heard from some of the...

Judging from what I've heard from some of the team, this was long overdue. It's about to get worse too.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2022, 00:31
Replies: 335
Views: 86,642
Posted By LateArmLive

May I humbly suggest that all those outraged...

May I humbly suggest that all those outraged posters take a few minutes to research treason, the OSA and whether or not China is indeed an "enemy" before you jump to your (mostly inaccurate)...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Oct 2022, 04:58
Replies: 222
Views: 87,897
Posted By LateArmLive

And the worst part of this? We all saw it coming...

And the worst part of this? We all saw it coming years ago but nobody listened.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Oct 2022, 11:16
Replies: 37
Views: 6,538
Posted By LateArmLive

Much as I enjoy nostalgia, if anyone thinks 50,...

Much as I enjoy nostalgia, if anyone thinks 50, or even 100 Harriers will make a difference to Taiwan in the event of a conflict with China... I suggest you haven't been paying attention.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2022, 21:55
Replies: 37
Views: 6,538
Posted By LateArmLive

Nobody is disputing that. The article mentions...

Nobody is disputing that. The article mentions upgrading the old USMC jets with AESA and modern weapons. It would be a huge expense for a modest increase in capability. This is for a China vs Taiwan...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Oct 2022, 07:14
Replies: 37
Views: 6,538
Posted By LateArmLive

It's still a subsonic launch platform with no...

It's still a subsonic launch platform with no real survivability against a peer state adversary. Yes, you could make it worth with huge cash investment, or you could continue investing in current...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Oct 2022, 07:16
Replies: 37
Views: 6,538
Posted By LateArmLive

So true. The decision to buy the B model (and not...

So true. The decision to buy the B model (and not enough of them) was a flawed decision. Personally, I would have gone for the most capable A model for the RAF, and let the RN fight over whether they...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Oct 2022, 00:30
Replies: 37
Views: 6,538
Posted By LateArmLive

The airframes were not stressed much at all by...

The airframes were not stressed much at all by HERRICK. The FI from normal daily training ops at home was far greater.
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