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14th Feb 2016, 13:10
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Posted By Jet In Vitro

2, 6 heave is a navy gun term. No 2 and No 6 of...

2, 6 heave is a navy gun term. No 2 and No 6 of the gunnery team were responsible for pulling the cannon into firing position and the post firing pulling it back to the loading position.
13th Sep 2015, 14:26
Replies: 20
Views: 4,171
Posted By Jet In Vitro

Can someone also inform the debate on how these...

Can someone also inform the debate on how these devices perform in high latitudes in winter. I suspect there is a band around the equator where they work well become worse as you move to the poles....
22nd Aug 2015, 18:09
Replies: 1,628
Views: 479,131
Posted By Jet In Vitro

The rumours will start when the National Security...

The rumours will start when the National Security Strategy is released. This should give a clue as to what the MOD needs to do.
19th Aug 2015, 07:24
Replies: 1,628
Views: 479,131
Posted By Jet In Vitro

Good News For WSO WSOp

The P8 crew is having to be increased by 1 operator to cope with deficiencies in the mission system. This increase will be fleet wide with new ac coming out of the factory with an extra consuls....
2nd Aug 2015, 20:15
Replies: 1,628
Views: 479,131
Posted By Jet In Vitro

Like other aircraft based at Waddo I suspect the...

Like other aircraft based at Waddo I suspect the P8 will depend most of its time deployed along with its large mission support team.
2nd Aug 2015, 19:01
Replies: 1,628
Views: 479,131
Posted By Jet In Vitro

St Mawgan would make good sense. SNP have...

St Mawgan would make good sense. SNP have ensured nothing significant is ever placed North of the border.
25th Jul 2015, 14:36
Replies: 1,628
Views: 479,131
Posted By Jet In Vitro

Ref interoperability. The US do not do this well...

Ref interoperability. The US do not do this well at all. They need BACN, a capability flown on another platform, to provide communication interoperability between their frontline fighters and the...
24th Jul 2015, 16:42
Replies: 1,628
Views: 479,131
Posted By Jet In Vitro

DCT, unfortunately the UK will have to change...

DCT, unfortunately the UK will have to change things. P8 weapons and Data Links are likely to need attention. Sensors are not the best available. Mission support is typical US, manpower intensive and...
22nd Jul 2015, 08:10
Replies: 1,628
Views: 479,131
Posted By Jet In Vitro

Returning to the MMA discussion. P8 is not a...

Returning to the MMA discussion. P8 is not a Multi Mission Aircraft. It is defined by the DoD as a Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft. Not just a play on words but a specific definition of a platform...
23rd Jun 2015, 09:42
Replies: 1,628
Views: 479,131
Posted By Jet In Vitro

BS, I can not open the link posted by...

BS,

I can not open the link posted by Bannock however at the Farnborough air show last year the P8's display was notable as the fairly tame manoeuvres were executed with leading edge devices and...
21st Jun 2015, 16:30
Replies: 1,628
Views: 479,131
Posted By Jet In Vitro

Only if you miss the wet bit!

Only if you miss the wet bit!
21st Jun 2015, 13:47
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Views: 479,131
Posted By Jet In Vitro

PA, Follow the link below to the OFCOM UK...

PA,

Follow the link below to the OFCOM UK FAT:

http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/spectrum/spectrum-information/UKFAT_2013.pdf

Annex E.

FREQUENCIES FOR THE OPERATION OF SONOBUOYS
21st Jun 2015, 07:47
Replies: 1,628
Views: 479,131
Posted By Jet In Vitro

PN, submarine launch of a SAM requires a long...

PN, submarine launch of a SAM requires a long time at PD to acquire and track before launch. I suspect the balance of probability of a successful attack remains with the MPA.

Counter detection...
20th Jun 2015, 19:37
Replies: 1,628
Views: 479,131
Posted By Jet In Vitro

Great plan PN. Unfortunately, being able to place...

Great plan PN. Unfortunately, being able to place sonobuoys close to the tgt is still required. This drives the requirement for sonobuoys which can be guided or can guide themselves. Your weapon...
19th Jun 2015, 09:58
Replies: 1,628
Views: 479,131
Posted By Jet In Vitro

The U.S. had C130 ABCCC for many years, also...

The U.S. had C130 ABCCC for many years, also SENIOR SCOUT is still around. Both modular the SS is normally taken up from a normal AT ac. The ABCCC, when it was in service, stayed on one platform as...
18th Jun 2015, 13:07
Replies: 17
Views: 3,625
Posted By Jet In Vitro

I sense they are trying to corral people in case...

I sense they are trying to corral people in case we need MPA crews
15th Jun 2015, 17:35
Replies: 1,628
Views: 479,131
Posted By Jet In Vitro

ith only a few months to go before the results of...

ith only a few months to go before the results of its latest Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) will be announced, the UK government is facing fresh calls to reinstate its military's lapsed...
4th May 2015, 08:21
Replies: 1,628
Views: 479,131
Posted By Jet In Vitro

Very objective assessment?

Very objective assessment?
13th Apr 2015, 13:57
Replies: 28
Views: 14,022
Posted By Jet In Vitro

Would our mushroom aircrew and ABM like to fly on...

Would our mushroom aircrew and ABM like to fly on a non-Boeing aircraft. If we joined up with the Indians we could have a more efficient ac to replace our current fleet of very expensive, man power...
20th Mar 2015, 21:25
Replies: 1,628
Views: 479,131
Posted By Jet In Vitro

DE&S are spending time Stateside adding fuel to...

DE&S are spending time Stateside adding fuel to the P8 rumours. The only way to bring in a capability quickly is to lease it like the C17. I wonder if we will hire the weapons and massive support...
12th Sep 2014, 13:16
Replies: 1,628
Views: 479,131
Posted By Jet In Vitro

BS, My thoughts are along the lines of...

BS,

My thoughts are along the lines of defending our island.

The song talks about Britain.


N a B,

I agree. How much does it cost to provide the documentary evidence required. Can it be...
12th Sep 2014, 12:12
Replies: 1,628
Views: 479,131
Posted By Jet In Vitro

I am looking forward to the Last Night at the...

I am looking forward to the Last Night at the Proms tonight.

I shall be singing Loud and Clear.

Rule, Britannia! Britannia, rule the waves!
Britons never, never, never shall be slaves.
...
12th Sep 2014, 05:43
Replies: 1,628
Views: 479,131
Posted By Jet In Vitro

Thank you. Sounds simple then. Let's hope...

Thank you. Sounds simple then.

Let's hope the RJ RTS is sorted soon.

MoD can find the money for P8.

Peace breaks out in the Middle East.

England wins the next World Cup.
11th Sep 2014, 17:14
Replies: 1,628
Views: 479,131
Posted By Jet In Vitro

BS, Please enlighten me. I assume you mean...

BS,

Please enlighten me. I assume you mean P8 design and build standards can be read across to UK MoD requirements seamlessly?
10th Sep 2014, 17:46
Replies: 1,628
Views: 479,131
Posted By Jet In Vitro

BEWARE AMERICANS OFFERING A GOOD DEAL

UK launches new Rivet Joint flight test programme - IHS Jane's 360 (http://www.janes.com/article/42895/uk-launches-new-rivet-joint-flight-test-programme)


What happens if the test flights and...
2nd Jun 2014, 17:03
Replies: 15
Views: 2,378
Posted By Jet In Vitro

Or reducing UK Defence to a third world force by...

Or reducing UK Defence to a third world force by draining the budget.


Tin hat on!
1st Jun 2014, 17:03
Replies: 270
Views: 74,991
Posted By Jet In Vitro

A wise man noted we always end up with third...

A wise man noted we always end up with third choice:

First choice is always too expensive.

Second choice will take too long to deliver.

Third choice is affordable and deliverable on time.
...
31st May 2014, 07:56
Replies: 270
Views: 74,991
Posted By Jet In Vitro

CAMBS, BARRA, £1000s but they were not dropped in...

CAMBS, BARRA, £1000s but they were not dropped in the 100s like LOFAR, DIFAR, CODAR (waiting for the comments!) or HIDAR. Which were in the order of £150 a pop.

I suspect the route to improving...
31st May 2014, 07:41
Replies: 927
Views: 423,753
Posted By Jet In Vitro

I would like to know who has signed what.

I would like to know who has signed what.
31st May 2014, 04:58
Replies: 270
Views: 74,991
Posted By Jet In Vitro

GK, Where do I assume that the current P8 is...

GK,

Where do I assume that the current P8 is the final version?

Why HAAWC? What is driving this?

GPS sonobuoys expected to cost $800 each!

Torpedoes with wings? Can the UK use Mk 54? We...
30th May 2014, 21:13
Replies: 270
Views: 74,991
Posted By Jet In Vitro

Ok, MRA4 requirements the best approximation...

Ok,

MRA4 requirements the best approximation to what we wanted. The MOD will not buy a MPA. The stated position is it wants a MMA.

This will add even more expense to P8.
30th May 2014, 21:04
Replies: 270
Views: 74,991
Posted By Jet In Vitro

Q400 Safety Issues...

Q400 Safety Issues (http://www.communityair.org/Issues/Q400_Safety/Q400_Safety.html)

Adding extra fuel weapons etc will not improve this.
30th May 2014, 20:38
Replies: 927
Views: 423,753
Posted By Jet In Vitro

Is the release to service documentation available...

Is the release to service documentation available in the public domain, either as a complete document or in a redacted form?
30th May 2014, 20:29
Replies: 270
Views: 74,991
Posted By Jet In Vitro

PA, P-8 - In service, yes with limitations...

PA,

P-8 - In service, yes with limitations and falls short, in significant areas, of satisying UK requirements.

proven - yes but did not get a glowing report during OT&E.

tested - see...
28th May 2014, 05:48
Replies: 270
Views: 74,991
Posted By Jet In Vitro

Sea Herc looks like it has wide utility and...

Sea Herc looks like it has wide utility and probably could do the job. Why has it been discussed before and never developed beyond a power point brief?

There must be a fundamental issue which...
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