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Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2024, 15:01
Replies: 1,422
Views: 469,557
Posted By ORAC

It’s old but was just used to show comparable...

It’s old but was just used to show comparable size.

I don’t think people realise how large an aircraft such as a SU-27 is, I remember the first time I walked underneath one without having to bend...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2024, 10:29
Replies: 1,422
Views: 469,557
Posted By ORAC

Typhoon was never planned as the Tornado F3...

Typhoon was never planned as the Tornado F3 replacement, it was designed as the AST 403 Jaguar/Harrier replacement, but became the F3 replacement when they were retired and they were already on...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2024, 09:43
Replies: 1,422
Views: 469,557
Posted By ORAC

But you are looking at most at a single seat F-15...

But you are looking at most at a single seat F-15 or SU-27 size aircraft, not a missileer.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2024, 08:07
Replies: 1,422
Views: 469,557
Posted By ORAC

Several points for you to consider. In...

Several points for you to consider.

In peacetime the main task is to intercept, identify and escort intruders, lost airliners etc - a task best served by an interceptor sized aircraft.

In war...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2024, 07:47
Replies: 3
Views: 691
Posted By ORAC

New Aerial Vehicle seen in Chinese H-6 Bomber

https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news-detail/new-aerial-vehicle-seen-on-chinese-h-6-bomber

A Chinese Xi'an Aircraft Company (XAC) H-6MW bomber has been photographed in flight while carrying a...
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Apr 2024, 07:25
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,608,973
Posted By ORAC

The United States has purchased 81 liquidated...

The United States has purchased 81 liquidated fighter jets from Kazakhstan - Su-24, MiG-29, MiG-27, with an apparent intention to supply them to Ukraine for use as airfield decoys and spare parts.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2024, 22:55
Replies: 823
Views: 258,461
Posted By ORAC

LM solve problem of how to fly F-35 TR-3 trials……...

LM solve problem of how to fly F-35 TR-3 trials……

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1089x725/image_be6e2ee9816753be3f3029a6ef7bf8fdbebd05e7.png
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2024, 13:51
Replies: 18
Views: 5,403
Posted By ORAC

https://www.twz.com/air/minigun-armed-mojave-drone...

https://www.twz.com/air/minigun-armed-mojave-drone-now-blasting-targets-at-6000-rounds-per-minute

Minigun-Armed Mojave Drone Now Blasting Targets At 6,000 Rounds Per Minute

This is the first...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2024, 10:53
Replies: 36
Views: 11,030
Posted By ORAC

More details emerge about 🇹🇷Turkey's plan to...

More details emerge about 🇹🇷Turkey's plan to build 60,000 tonne STOBAR aircraft carrier.

CODAG propulsion, Ski ramp capable of operating 50 aircraft, including Hurjet (small jet) and Anka-3 &...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2024, 10:35
Replies: 1,422
Views: 469,557
Posted By ORAC

​​​​​​​QinetiQ has successfully trialled the UK’s...

​​​​​​​QinetiQ has successfully trialled the UK’s first Crewed-Uncrewed-Teaming demonstration between a crewed aircraft and an autonomous jet drone.

The trial – which took place in collaboration...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2024, 10:09
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,608,973
Posted By ORAC

Video Apti Alaudinov, Kadyrov's closest...

Video

Apti Alaudinov, Kadyrov's closest ally, recently appointed to a position in the Russian defense ministry, tells Russian propagandist Skabeyeva that Russia will wage a war for the rest of...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2024, 10:07
Replies: 7,470
Views: 2,406,960
Posted By ORAC

Defence Minister @jcartlidgemp refuses to confirm...

Defence Minister @jcartlidgemp refuses to confirm if HMS Westminster and HMS Argyll will ever go back to sea @LukePollard

"I am committed to looking at the future of the Surface Fleet in the...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2024, 08:19
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,608,973
Posted By ORAC

There is now a lot of discussion about the arrest...

There is now a lot of discussion about the arrest of Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Timur Ivanov on charges of bribery.

This is the second person in the ministry after...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
25th Apr 2024, 07:34
Replies: 0
Views: 193
Posted By ORAC

Nuclear Weapons in Space

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/04/24/russia-vetoes-un-resolution-nuclear-arms-space-00154228

Russia vetoes UN resolution calling for prevention of nuclear arms race in space

UNITED NATIONS...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Apr 2024, 06:40
Replies: 29
Views: 11,918
Posted By ORAC

https://www.defensenews.com/unmanned/2024/04/24/he...

https://www.defensenews.com/unmanned/2024/04/24/here-are-the-two-companies-creating-drone-wingmen-for-the-us-air-force/

Here are the two companies creating drone wingmen for the US Air Force
...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2024, 23:10
Replies: 1,422
Views: 469,557
Posted By ORAC

It's only a "£75 billion increase" over 6 years...

It's only a "£75 billion increase" over 6 years if you assume that spending would otherwise have been frozen in cash terms for 6 years - i.e. only if the government was, until today, planning to...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2024, 22:15
Replies: 1,422
Views: 469,557
Posted By ORAC

Well we have answer to that question - Labour are...

Well we have answer to that question - Labour are refusing to commit to increase the defence budget and will, instead, use the funds to nationalise the railways….

...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2024, 17:15
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,608,973
Posted By ORAC

BREAKING: Russia Deputy Defense Minister...

BREAKING:

Russia Deputy Defense Minister Timu Ivanov has been arrested for bribery. He is responsible for construction matters in the Ministry of Defense.

Surprise? Not really, maybe some...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2024, 17:05
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,608,973
Posted By ORAC

It was....... ...

It was.......

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/04/24/us-long-range-missiles-ukraine-00154110

The US secretly sent long-range ATACMS to Ukraine — and Kyiv used them

The Biden administration...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2024, 08:03
Replies: 1,422
Views: 469,557
Posted By ORAC

It’s just politics before the next general...

It’s just politics before the next general election.

There are no planned additional funds in this year’s defence budget, so the promised increases will have to be funded by the incoming Labour...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2024, 07:48
Replies: 823
Views: 258,461
Posted By ORAC

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2024/04/23/first-u...

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2024/04/23/first-upgraded-f-35s-wont-be-ready-for-combat-until-next-year/

First upgraded F-35s won’t be ready for combat until next year

The first F-35s to be...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Apr 2024, 07:41
Replies: 11
Views: 2,325
Posted By ORAC

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2024/04/23/as-the-...

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2024/04/23/as-the-us-air-force-fleet-keeps-shrinking-can-it-still-win-wars/

As the US Air Force fleet keeps shrinking, can it still win wars?
Forum: Rotorheads
23rd Apr 2024, 07:36
Replies: 9
Views: 3,520
Posted By ORAC

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/23/mala...

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/23/malaysia-navy-helicopters-crash-collide-10-crew-members-killed

Malaysia navy helicopters collide in mid-air, killing all 10 onboard

Two Malaysian...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Apr 2024, 22:17
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,608,973
Posted By ORAC

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22...

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-22/uk-sends-ukraine-more-long-range-missiles-in-biggest-aid-package

The UK will send more Storm Shadow long-range missiles to Ukraine as part of its...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Apr 2024, 22:09
Replies: 1,596
Views: 356,099
Posted By ORAC

​​​​​​​The Royal Navy’s latest Astute Class...

​​​​​​​The Royal Navy’s latest Astute Class submarine has been officially named at BAE Systems’ Submarines site in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. Agamemnon - named after the ancient Greek king - is the...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
22nd Apr 2024, 06:42
Replies: 630
Views: 79,170
Posted By ORAC

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2024/04/ift-4-prep...

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2024/04/ift-4-prepares-starships-future-focus/

As IFT-4 prepares for launch, Starship’s future is coming into focus
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Apr 2024, 06:12
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,608,973
Posted By ORAC

Avdiivka - Two Russian soldiers are discussing...

Avdiivka - Two Russian soldiers are discussing how Russia is winning…..
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Apr 2024, 05:52
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,608,973
Posted By ORAC

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1080x1337/image_fe0359a324f29bda6f17adffeb6ce0c9287374ee.png
...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Apr 2024, 10:54
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,608,973
Posted By ORAC

**BREAKING** Thread 🧵 #Ukrainian strike on...

**BREAKING**
Thread 🧵

#Ukrainian strike on #Russian Navy base at Sevastopol in Crimea appears to have damaged, possibly seriously (TBC), the submarine support ship Kommuna (ref H I Sutton -...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2024, 08:27
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,608,973
Posted By ORAC

Ask the Australians. They seem satisfied enough...

Ask the Australians. They seem satisfied enough with Jindalee to spend a lot on an upgrade.

https://www.australiandefence.com.au/defence/cyber-space/jorn-a-world-leading-othr-capability

Can’t...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2024, 06:46
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,608,973
Posted By ORAC

​​​​​​​Overnight, Ukrainian 🇺🇦 Kamikaze Drones...

​​​​​​​Overnight, Ukrainian 🇺🇦 Kamikaze Drones hit several targets in Russia

1. 750kv substation in Bryansk
2. Oil depot in Kardymovo, Smolensk
3. A Substation in Kaluga Oblast
4. A Substation...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2024, 06:13
Replies: 1,217
Views: 415,621
Posted By ORAC

The question you have to ask is why take out the...

The question you have to ask is why take out the SAM site unless you intend to pay a visit…..



Last night’s Israeli Strike appears to have Struck a S-300PMU2 Surface-to-Air Missile Battery and...
Forum: Space Flight and Operations
19th Apr 2024, 22:04
Replies: 43
Views: 5,444
Posted By ORAC

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/nasa-may-alt...

https://arstechnica.com/space/2024/04/nasa-may-alter-artemis-iii-to-have-starship-and-orion-dock-in-low-earth-orbit/

NASA may alter Artemis III to have Starship and Orion dock in low-Earth orbit
...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2024, 13:56
Replies: 10,325
Views: 4,608,973
Posted By ORAC

4 man crew, 2 survived, one dead, one missing. ...

4 man crew, 2 survived, one dead, one missing.

System described here relating to a ground accident in 2021 where 3 crew members were killed.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Apr 2024, 13:47
Replies: 18
Views: 2,852
Posted By ORAC

https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_49188.ht...

https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/topics_49188.htm?

https://en.mercopress.com/2024/04/18/argentina-applies-for-nato-global-partnership
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