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19th Mar 2024, 09:20
Replies: 17
Views: 1,714
Posted By Davef68

Military applications for a large supersonic...

Military applications for a large supersonic transport aircraft - rapid transport for SF teams in crisis situations?
15th Mar 2024, 00:17
Replies: 30
Views: 7,742
Posted By Davef68

Plan is to retire some of the older aircraft, but...

Plan is to retire some of the older aircraft, but these are specifically SF configured aircraft. Think MH-47G-like
14th Mar 2024, 17:28
Replies: 1,392
Views: 459,661
Posted By Davef68

That's good news. The devil will be in the detail...

That's good news. The devil will be in the detail (Timelines etc)
7th Mar 2024, 13:04
Replies: 1,392
Views: 459,661
Posted By Davef68

No, although FMS details scream 'MH57G' in all...

No, although FMS details scream 'MH57G' in all but name (IIRC there is a block on exporting the 'G', so with a few modifications Chinook ER might be a way round that). As originally delivered, I...
6th Mar 2024, 15:02
Replies: 1,392
Views: 459,661
Posted By Davef68

It was originally announced in May 2021 as 1.4...

It was originally announced in May 2021 as 1.4 billion GBP but later an extra £300m added to it due to delays. . The original 2018 FMS approval (for 16 airframes) quoted $3.5 billion!!!


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5th Mar 2024, 16:34
Replies: 20
Views: 4,152
Posted By Davef68

Have all the surge airframes been brought into...

Have all the surge airframes been brought into service (I know one had, hence 10 in 2022) or is this just a different way of accounting to boost the numbers?[/color]
5th Mar 2024, 16:31
Replies: 9,393
Views: 4,206,721
Posted By Davef68

Are the Russians cloning their senior commanders?...

Are the Russians cloning their senior commanders?
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5th Mar 2024, 16:26
Replies: 35
Views: 8,719
Posted By Davef68

The French won't accept anything that's not...

The French won't accept anything that's not majority French; Mind you, Hawk was probably the last aircraft wholly designed and built in the UK to enter service, so maybethey have a point.
4th Mar 2024, 15:27
Replies: 1,392
Views: 459,661
Posted By Davef68

Thanks, hadn't seen that yet - he is a bit of a,...

Thanks, hadn't seen that yet - he is a bit of a, well, lets just say 'character'
4th Mar 2024, 11:08
Replies: 1,392
Views: 459,661
Posted By Davef68

"Review" of new Chinook ER procurement plan....

"Review" of new Chinook ER procurement plan. Reduction in numbers or cancellation? (It's already been pushed back - original plan was for 14 airframes)



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1st Mar 2024, 08:23
Replies: 33
Views: 14,952
Posted By Davef68

Answering my own question. 'Not very well' seems...

Answering my own question. 'Not very well' seems to be the answer!



https://www.flightglobal.com/defence/italy-to-convert-stored-aew-roled-aw101s-to-amphibious-support-configuration/157182
1st Mar 2024, 08:19
Replies: 7,427
Views: 2,379,669
Posted By Davef68

Sorry, I meant to say it was a Seafire! I should...

Sorry, I meant to say it was a Seafire! I should have said I've also seen a photo of a Sea hornet
29th Feb 2024, 10:22
Replies: 7,427
Views: 2,379,669
Posted By Davef68

Or old aeroplanes! I remember seeing a photo of a...

Or old aeroplanes! I remember seeing a photo of a Sea Hornet being tested from I think Ark Royal

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSLWNoWA_shulbl6fLTefwE2euj8B8BUCcpgw&usqp=CAU
27th Feb 2024, 16:34
Replies: 89
Views: 24,631
Posted By Davef68

Yes, but they can't be compelled to. (except in...

Yes, but they can't be compelled to. (except in certain offences relating to violence or sexual offences against a child, or violence against the spouse)
26th Feb 2024, 09:31
Replies: 35
Views: 8,719
Posted By Davef68

Seems that way, in fact it looks like they intend...

Seems that way, in fact it looks like they intend to use simulated environments in a real aeroplane.
26th Feb 2024, 07:58
Replies: 35
Views: 8,719
Posted By Davef68

They'll have all sorts of evaluations then buy...

They'll have all sorts of evaluations then buy the T-7, demand lots of changes, then buy 2/3 of the requirement because the costs go up. (Then give the T2s to the RAFAT)
21st Feb 2024, 13:47
Replies: 62
Views: 7,592
Posted By Davef68

I don't think they did - your quote says: ...

I don't think they did - your quote says:



It was just the latest intelligence about the imminent they needed to share that date (and the obvious sanitising of it to avoid revealing sources)....
20th Feb 2024, 12:13
Replies: 122
Views: 61,996
Posted By Davef68

He does make the assumbition that the area on the...

He does make the assumbition that the area on the stern immediately below the flight deck isn't just shielding to hide that area whilst in the dockyard

e.g. CdeG in dock
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19th Feb 2024, 10:29
Replies: 62
Views: 7,592
Posted By Davef68

Seems to be a few types that were in development ...

Seems to be a few types that were in development

https://www.twz.com/clandestine-u-k-program-developed-3d-printed-suicide-drone-for-ukraine
19th Feb 2024, 09:06
Replies: 7,427
Views: 2,379,669
Posted By Davef68

​​​​​​​44 years old - I wonder how much is still...

​​​​​​​44 years old - I wonder how much is still original?
19th Feb 2024, 09:00
Replies: 62
Views: 7,592
Posted By Davef68

'Suicide' drones. Lots of them. Not the hi-tech,...

'Suicide' drones. Lots of them. Not the hi-tech, high price, low numbers Western approach to UAS (Reaper, Global hawK)
13th Feb 2024, 09:05
Replies: 5
Views: 1,767
Posted By Davef68

Flypast over a stadium with an enclosed roof...

Flypast over a stadium with an enclosed roof seems somewhat redundant
12th Feb 2024, 13:43
Replies: 46
Views: 5,856
Posted By Davef68

To get back on track, whilst i am personally no...

To get back on track, whilst i am personally no fan of tattoos, in this day and age so many young people get them that the services would be remiss not to consider suitable applicants because they...
12th Feb 2024, 11:22
Replies: 33
Views: 14,952
Posted By Davef68

In terms of capability, how does the Italian Navy...

In terms of capability, how does the Italian Navy AEW EH101 with the Eliradar HEW-784 compare to the Crowsnest?
12th Feb 2024, 10:55
Replies: 46
Views: 5,856
Posted By Davef68

Heard a variation with a biker in hospital, and...

Heard a variation with a biker in hospital, and the male nurse notices he's got 'MOD' tattooed there. Chatting to his attractive female colleague, he mentions that it's a strange tattoo for a biker....
12th Feb 2024, 10:49
Replies: 46
Views: 5,856
Posted By Davef68

Or 'Move, Go'

Or 'Move, Go'
7th Feb 2024, 16:15
Replies: 167
Views: 22,078
Posted By Davef68

If I recall there is also still a limit on how...

If I recall there is also still a limit on how many MSMs can be awarded in any year.
7th Feb 2024, 15:59
Replies: 31
Views: 7,210
Posted By Davef68

Or they do what the Uk did with the A320s and...

Or they do what the Uk did with the A320s and take elements of the Govt Flying Service out the hands of the military (and presumably the Defence budget)
5th Feb 2024, 16:03
Replies: 167
Views: 22,078
Posted By Davef68

Anyone got Golden, Diamond and Platinum Jubilee...

Anyone got Golden, Diamond and Platinum Jubilee medals and Coronation medal? Would need (by my calculation) 26 years service. (or joining Police/Fire etc in Civilian life)
5th Feb 2024, 15:50
Replies: 38
Views: 6,364
Posted By Davef68

The Saudis had enough money to buy extra hawks...

The Saudis had enough money to buy extra hawks for their AT. We didn't
2nd Feb 2024, 08:00
Replies: 19
Views: 6,277
Posted By Davef68

Looks like they are inviting both options

Looks like they are inviting both options
1st Feb 2024, 13:14
Replies: 9,393
Views: 4,206,721
Posted By Davef68

Is that a laser flash just before the missile...

Is that a laser flash just before the missile hits?
31st Jan 2024, 14:33
Replies: 1,055
Views: 368,041
Posted By Davef68

Sounds like Kata'ib Hezbollah have got their...

Sounds like Kata'ib Hezbollah have got their knuckles wrapped by Tehran
30th Jan 2024, 16:06
Replies: 22
Views: 5,774
Posted By Davef68

Except the RAF ordered the mk 2s before RN...

Except the RAF ordered the mk 2s before RN ordered the mk 5, and the mk 2 preceeded the mk 5 into service
29th Jan 2024, 15:30
Replies: 22
Views: 5,774
Posted By Davef68

The CH-148 order was placed in 2004. I wonder how...

The CH-148 order was placed in 2004. I wonder how long the EH101 would have been in service by now....
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