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Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Oct 2014, 23:34
Replies: 67
Views: 15,017
Posted By knowitall

Whats the percentage Non-Swedish parts in Gripen...

Whats the percentage Non-Swedish parts in Gripen NG?

the current generation Gripen is 50% USA origin and 25% British


Good luck with those export certificates!
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jun 2014, 22:09
Replies: 33
Views: 8,993
Posted By knowitall

Re the B1B as a CAS platform An aircraft...

Re the B1B as a CAS platform

An aircraft with the enough fuel to fly from one side of Afghanistan to the other at mach1+ if needed in an emergency is pretty useful.

as is one with enough fuel...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jan 2014, 23:10
Replies: 10
Views: 4,507
Posted By knowitall

Probably safer for all concerned than selling...

Probably safer for all concerned than selling them the AVPIN fuel needed to start their Hunters
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jun 2012, 15:42
Replies: 5
Views: 3,278
Posted By knowitall

YPF dispute: Argentina runs the risk of becoming...

YPF dispute: Argentina runs the risk of becoming an (http://en.mercopress.com/2012/04/14/ypf-dispute-argentina-runs-the-risk-of-becoming-an-international-pariah-warns-spain)


might help if she...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Apr 2012, 13:41
Replies: 33
Views: 6,628
Posted By knowitall

"Is it true that mercedes officially refused to...

"Is it true that mercedes officially refused to support the 'acquired' merc g wagon"

they also attempted to sue Argentina for payment in the German courts only to to be told that foreign military...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2012, 11:48
Replies: 1,385
Views: 316,810
Posted By knowitall

"If the Argentines were to use the 40-knot Seacat...

"If the Argentines were to use the 40-knot Seacat type vessels that cruise the River Plate (they may have to borrow some from Uruguay) they could run to Stanley from Buenos Aires in less than 30...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Feb 2012, 19:28
Replies: 1,385
Views: 316,810
Posted By knowitall

This is an interesting article Giving some...

This is an interesting article Giving some background information as to the motivation behind this latest bout of sabre rattling.

The New Falklands War — MercoPress...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2012, 13:24
Replies: 1,385
Views: 316,810
Posted By knowitall

" Do the Argentinian's still have a serviceable...

" Do the Argentinian's still have a serviceable aircraft carrier by the way?"

nope cut up for razor blades in 1999

Their amphibious fleet consists of a t42 minus the sea dart on which they can...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Nov 2011, 13:56
Replies: 36
Views: 13,548
Posted By knowitall

langleybaston "The story is well known in...

langleybaston

"The story is well known in the town. I first heard it in the super bookshop, where Nigger was said to have been present at the unveiling of the memorial in the town centre, but...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Oct 2011, 13:15
Replies: 32
Views: 7,022
Posted By knowitall

Fancy a change of career? Liam Fox Business...

Fancy a change of career?

Liam Fox Business Card Generator | Political Scrapbook (http://politicalscrapbook.net/virals/liam-fox-business-card/)
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Apr 2011, 21:54
Replies: 30
Views: 4,844
Posted By knowitall

Oil's one of things we should go to war for, our...

Oil's one of things we should go to war for, our entire way of life is dependant on it!

Sunfish

I assume your planning to go and live in a cave with no mains electricity and a wood stove for...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2011, 11:47
Replies: 16
Views: 6,317
Posted By knowitall

"but who the heck are buying them at what miust...

"but who the heck are buying them at what miust be the bottom of the market, with the glut of equipment available.?"

Chile seem to have the knack of picking up a bargain, the aussies have just...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2011, 17:46
Replies: 202
Views: 29,357
Posted By knowitall

"just look at other fine eurpoean products we...

"just look at other fine eurpoean products we have got - tiger, MRH, tankers - surely we couldn't go wrong going eurpoean."

How are those seasprites working out for you?
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2011, 12:59
Replies: 98
Views: 17,589
Posted By knowitall

"Can you blame them for being cautious with EUR...

"Can you blame them for being cautious with EUR companies after that mess?"

BP's as American as it is European these days, then there's transocean, haliburton, exxon.....
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Mar 2011, 07:02
Replies: 98
Views: 17,589
Posted By knowitall

"Then again after the problems with the T900...

"Then again after the problems with the T900 series engines could any serious military person pick the Airbus product?"

t hey US govt seemed happy to buy 737's despite rudder hard overs, lets not...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Feb 2011, 20:24
Replies: 30
Views: 3,145
Posted By knowitall

"If the aircraft had been carrying out the role...

"If the aircraft had been carrying out the role in a conspicuous colour scheme, clearly identifying it as civilian, this might not have occurred."

or it might not have occurred because said...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Jan 2011, 22:14
Replies: 45
Views: 7,090
Posted By knowitall

You've been beaten to it.... Maxim Brewery ...

You've been beaten to it....

Maxim Brewery Wards Best Bitter (http://www.maximbrewery.co.uk/brands/wards-best-bitter.html)
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Jan 2011, 19:14
Replies: 1,385
Views: 316,810
Posted By knowitall

The Brazilians aren't daft, whilst they may be...

The Brazilians aren't daft, whilst they may be willing to make noises about South American brotherhood and deny the odd port visit they are not going to risk a trade war with the UK and by extension...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Nov 2010, 09:15
Replies: 10
Views: 1,924
Posted By knowitall

"But which part of the 'royal' information in...

"But which part of the 'royal' information in that particular cutting is actually a threat to security? Other leaks probably are, but others are probably just embarrassing."

Indeed

So far...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Nov 2010, 14:38
Replies: 200
Views: 43,062
Posted By knowitall

500daystodo what's the alternative? ...

500daystodo

what's the alternative?


Some grinning sh*t of a politician, how does "President Thatcher", or "President Blair" grab you?


no thanks whilst constitutional monarchy is a long...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2010, 20:05
Replies: 105
Views: 19,421
Posted By knowitall

"Sea Harriers at London City, anyone?" don't...

"Sea Harriers at London City, anyone?"

don't imagine the hush kit would cost much..........
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Nov 2010, 11:25
Replies: 21
Views: 7,912
Posted By knowitall

"therefore something of the Ark will continue to...

"therefore something of the Ark will continue to sail the oceans."

I suspect the phalanx/goalkeeper and various other bits of kit will be recycled onto other RN vessels
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Oct 2010, 18:47
Replies: 208
Views: 27,366
Posted By knowitall

"1. Give the RN a full complement of 8 Astute...

"1. Give the RN a full complement of 8 Astute submarines.
2. Make a small increase in the Tomahawk order.
3. Build or purchase 64 W80 warheads, mixed yields."

4.The USA point out that they've...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Sep 2010, 16:57
Replies: 4
Views: 2,013
Posted By knowitall

"the Chilcot Inquiry into the war should...

"the Chilcot Inquiry into the war should recommend action to end a culture of "obsequiousness" among senior military officers which led to them telling politicians what they wanted to hear."
...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2010, 20:32
Replies: 314
Views: 102,921
Posted By knowitall

"The Rafale is on the block 3, soon it will be on...

"The Rafale is on the block 3, soon it will be on the 4, then it will do everything you can ask to an omni-role fighter !"

only 25 years after it first flew, impressive!

Rafale's development...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2010, 19:44
Replies: 314
Views: 102,921
Posted By knowitall

astronaute I'll take that as a yes then

astronaute

I'll take that as a yes then
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Aug 2010, 15:32
Replies: 314
Views: 102,921
Posted By knowitall

"The rafale M is flying over A-stan," does...

"The rafale M is flying over A-stan,"

does it still need an entandard/mirage to hold its hand/carry the targeting pod for it?
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Jun 2010, 07:53
Replies: 57
Views: 16,841
Posted By knowitall

"The bottom line is - we have to change public...

"The bottom line is - we have to change public sector pensions - we simply have to"

actually its not that simple (nothing re pensions ever is) and we don't necessarily "have to", though it is...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Jun 2010, 17:06
Replies: 20
Views: 4,874
Posted By knowitall

He does make one good point mind "We want...

He does make one good point mind

"We want to be an important country, but we don't want to pay for defence,"

"The big dilemma is, and this annoys me more than anything that people will look...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jun 2010, 23:40
Replies: 47
Views: 8,295
Posted By knowitall

whirls what were the IRA doing? who fired...

whirls

what were the IRA doing? who fired the thompson SMG shots?

did they knowingly bait the british army? and lead innocent civilians into a trap?

non of that excuses their deaths in any...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Jun 2010, 23:02
Replies: 47
Views: 8,295
Posted By knowitall

One sided stitch-up and it will remain so...

One sided stitch-up

and it will remain so until such time as Martin mguiness and co give a full and frank account of their actions that day!
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jun 2010, 09:21
Replies: 283
Views: 63,105
Posted By knowitall

"Even before the foreign devils devastated our...

"Even before the foreign devils devastated our Gulf Coast last month,"

the companies name was changed to BP not British petroleum because it actually more American than British these days, oh and...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2010, 21:18
Replies: 19
Views: 16,822
Posted By knowitall

"I wonder if LM has done any design work on a two...

"I wonder if LM has done any design work on a two seat version? Obviously no detail design work would have been conducted."

i understood it'd been chopped for cost reasons, still if their willing...
Forum: Military Aviation
31st May 2010, 21:16
Replies: 209
Views: 34,200
Posted By knowitall

"do we go down the route of a British Defence...

"do we go down the route of a British Defence Force"

indeed what possible reason is there to stop at 2 separate branches of the armed forces, once you gone down that route the only eventual end...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th May 2010, 18:15
Replies: 79
Views: 13,344
Posted By knowitall

." Defending against air attack from a highly...

." Defending against air attack from a highly unlikely foe is a luxury, not a necessity."

were you asleep on September 11th 2001?

are you seriously suggesting defending UK airspace is an...
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