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Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2016, 09:32
Replies: 20
Views: 7,567
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

There was an F-24...a YF-24 anyway. The type used...

There was an F-24...a YF-24 anyway. The type used to appear on this bio before being removed c.2011. BRIGADIER GENERAL JOSEPH A. LANNI > U.S. Air Force > Biography Display...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2016, 00:15
Replies: 38
Views: 12,357
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

They were yanking your chain KPax...the Global...

They were yanking your chain KPax...the Global Hawk will return to Beale or its pre-designated destination just as a manned aircraft will.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2016, 00:43
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,634,020
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

This is just laughable melmoth....

This is just laughable melmoth. Swee...err...LO...err whatever he goes by has never been one to shy away from calling people a "Shill" for LM, JPO or whomever else he disagreed with that day. If he...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th May 2015, 06:20
Replies: 7
Views: 4,060
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

Yep, West Sale

Yep, West Sale
Forum: Military Aviation
14th May 2015, 08:55
Replies: 7
Views: 4,060
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

No announcement has been made. Winning and losing...

No announcement has been made. Winning and losing teams have been notified and are being briefed/debriefed. Winner will be announced at the prime minister's/minister's pleasure...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th May 2015, 01:12
Replies: 90
Views: 25,587
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

RAAF test pilots rated the M2000 as one of the...

RAAF test pilots rated the M2000 as one of the nicest aircraft they had ever flown during the selection process c.1979-1981. Other contenders were F-18L, F/A-18A and F-16A.

Trouble is, Australia...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd May 2015, 02:46
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,634,020
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

Outstanding insight as always Engines. ...

Outstanding insight as always Engines.


And yes, the F135 is Govt Furnished Equipment, and therefore cannot be factored into the aircraft's unit cost ex-LM.


Shoulda stuck with the F136 which...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2015, 05:40
Replies: 197
Views: 61,733
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

Now scheduled for before the end of June...crew...

Now scheduled for before the end of June...crew training is busily underway at Waco and it seemed silly to take an airframe away from that effort just to meet a meaningless deadline.
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Apr 2015, 22:34
Replies: 77
Views: 13,294
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

BB, correct Most days only 2 or 4 jets...

BB, correct


Most days only 2 or 4 jets were tasked, so with a deployment of 6, it wasn't uncommon for a spare to be generated as a backup. The "100% mission serviceability" should probably read...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2015, 07:31
Replies: 39
Views: 9,342
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

My understanding through my knowledgeable...

My understanding through my knowledgeable contacts is that NZ is VERY interested in two C-17s, and that work is actively underway to make it work financially and operationally.

Who would have...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2015, 06:31
Replies: 39
Views: 9,342
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

As much as I love Hercs, they no longer have much...

As much as I love Hercs, they no longer have much strategic relevance.


C-17s allow a country to spread its strategic influence and to back up its diplomatic efforts in the wider...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Apr 2015, 00:58
Replies: 39
Views: 9,342
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

The other two will likely be taken up but there's...

The other two will likely be taken up but there's no rush until the ramp and hangar work at AMB is completed.


NZ is very keen for two as well...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2015, 00:39
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,634,020
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

And yet no one, not even Lockheed, is proposing...

And yet no one, not even Lockheed, is proposing an F-16 for T-X...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Apr 2015, 22:59
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,634,020
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

When they want balanced and informative articles...

When they want balanced and informative articles written about the F-35, AvWeek sends Guy & Amy. When they don't, well...we know who they send!
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2015, 22:19
Replies: 1,259
Views: 585,005
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

Partly concur with Ken & D-IFF here... The...

Partly concur with Ken & D-IFF here...

The KC-30A/MRTT used by the RAAF and other nations is likely a rather different beast internally to what the USAF had specified for the KC-X/KC-46A.

...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2015, 03:35
Replies: 197
Views: 61,733
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

Airworthiness Boards start soon, first one still...

Airworthiness Boards start soon, first one still due in April
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Mar 2015, 22:53
Replies: 9
Views: 3,098
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

TBM - I think you misunderstood my comment. It...

TBM - I think you misunderstood my comment. It was not directed at or to you, it is 75's unofficial 'moto'.

'Yippee Ki Yay Mother F***er!'
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Mar 2015, 04:21
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,634,020
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

Oh LO, I think you've been in the US too long and...

Oh LO, I think you've been in the US too long and your sense of irony has gradually depleted!
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2015, 23:50
Replies: 9
Views: 3,098
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

To quote Bruce Willis, YKYMFs

To quote Bruce Willis, YKYMFs
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2015, 23:44
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,634,020
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

errr....no! An F-35A has a MTOW about 60%...

errr....no!

An F-35A has a MTOW about 60% more than that of an F-16C, it also carries almost double the payload, has almost double the combat radius (on internal fuel alone), and has a several...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2015, 03:52
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,634,020
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

Careful MSOCS, don't mention the 'B' word or any...

Careful MSOCS, don't mention the 'B' word or any publications, you'll likely receive a terse PM from LO or the mods!
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2015, 23:23
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,634,020
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

Really? Apples with apples here guys... The...

Really? Apples with apples here guys...

The AIM-7, Maverick, HARM, SLAM-ER, and Mk-82/83 slicks don't need to be integrated with F-35.

Shall we substitute these with AIM-120C/D, SDB...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2015, 03:17
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,634,020
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

Green Knight You are partly correct - much...

Green Knight

You are partly correct - much of the F-35's structure is made of RAM

But on top of that there is also 'special' paint with additives, panel gap sealants and tapes, and other...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Feb 2015, 22:06
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,634,020
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

So how do you propose to get fuel to the other...

So how do you propose to get fuel to the other jet's 800 metre strip?
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2015, 20:47
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,634,020
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

The runway extension at Williamtown is designed...

The runway extension at Williamtown is designed to allow for displaced threshold landings and mil thrust take offs for noise mitigation. The area surrounding Williamtown's western fringe is becoming...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Feb 2015, 02:14
Replies: 119
Views: 31,169
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

F-35s with nukes can be shot down, assuming they...

F-35s with nukes can be shot down, assuming they even get off the ground. TLAMs can also be shot down. Tridents with MIRVs can't.

There is no better deterrence than a boomer.

Why not do a...
Forum: Military Aviation
8th Feb 2015, 23:30
Replies: 114
Views: 80,814
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

keesje, That (Chilean?) graphic is quite...

keesje,

That (Chilean?) graphic is quite dated, it even has CFM56s instead V2500s. I wonder if they'll consider a GTF for the B model like they're doing to their E-Jet civvie range?

I can't...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2015, 00:57
Replies: 1,259
Views: 585,005
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

Boeing has had the EP-X, a development of the P-8...

Boeing has had the EP-X, a development of the P-8 on the shelf since not long after P-8 development began.


It was initially proposed to replace the EP-3E Aries but this has been delayed by the...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2015, 00:52
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,634,020
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

No, you've seen pictures of OT and a WA tailed...

No, you've seen pictures of OT and a WA tailed F-35s operating at Nellis alongside Red Flag, but these aircraft are not fragged to take part in the exercise.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Jan 2015, 22:36
Replies: 197
Views: 61,733
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

The first one will be at RIC in April, the second...

The first one will be at RIC in April, the second a month later.


There was a delay in starting training with L-3, but it now well underway.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jan 2015, 22:41
Replies: 82
Views: 10,688
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

BBadanov Have heard of higher speeds being...

BBadanov

Have heard of higher speeds being achieved post-AUP engine upgrade and in clean G-models, and of high 800s achieved at Red Flag.

An unnamed Nav has told me of a particular occasion...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2015, 09:12
Replies: 1,628
Views: 483,774
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

P-8 less capable than a P-1??? Errm...huh? ...

P-8 less capable than a P-1??? Errm...huh?

Australia is paying for a system, not just 8 airframes. We're buying new sims, new mx facilities, new GCSs, a US-based initial training system,...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Dec 2014, 07:02
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,634,020
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

Perhaps not, but nor do you correct others when...

Perhaps not, but nor do you correct others when they use it. Instead you seem happy to let them go through to the keeper because it conveniently suits your biased arguments.
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Dec 2014, 19:09
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,634,020
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

Even that most parochial of F-35 critics would...

Even that most parochial of F-35 critics would tell you the "$1.5 trillion" meme is incorrect and has been proven several times to be so, right LO?


Once you see that headline, it's really not...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Dec 2014, 20:44
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,634,020
Posted By FoxtrotAlpha18

There was never any instruction that AIR 6000...

There was never any instruction that AIR 6000 should be a competition, ever! Much like the UK's FOAS, at that time it was established as a study of future fighter and strike options to replace both...
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