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Forum: Military Aviation
27th Apr 2024, 19:58
Replies: 21
Views: 4,785
Posted By DuckDodgers

It’s just those 3, Luke will fully transition to...

It’s just those 3, Luke will fully transition to F35 in the coming years leaving just Holloman and Kelly Field. F-35 FTUs will be Luke, Eglin, and Kingsley Field. All will remain under AETC...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Apr 2024, 10:40
Replies: 37
Views: 8,534
Posted By DuckDodgers

I’d say this is a sign and portent. Given the NMH...

I’d say this is a sign and portent. Given the NMH budget has been reduced significantly to only 9 figures, along with the scoring associated with number of airframes offered, I suspect even Leonardo...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2024, 12:37
Replies: 36
Views: 5,313
Posted By DuckDodgers

Shock, Tusa on an anti-Boeing, LM, and GD...

Shock, Tusa on an anti-Boeing, LM, and GD campaign. It would be nice to see who has Defence Analysis on a retainer. It’s up there with the utter drivel that comes out of RUSI these days.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2024, 12:34
Replies: 36
Views: 5,313
Posted By DuckDodgers

I guarantee you now that the Treasury under the...

I guarantee you now that the Treasury under the incoming Labour government won’t spend a penny more on defence. It will be a case of do more with what you have.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Apr 2024, 06:01
Replies: 9
Views: 2,970
Posted By DuckDodgers

From my conversations with folk who have left...

From my conversations with folk who have left late 2017 thru 2020 it’s a simple no, nothing, a duck 🦆
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Mar 2024, 15:40
Replies: 42
Views: 11,199
Posted By DuckDodgers

Oh please! This Barzan debt to equity sham is...

Oh please! This Barzan debt to equity sham is getting tiresome. 55 mins maintenance per flight hour is comical and plucked out of thin air. If I were to rank the options available to U.K. PLC this...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2024, 15:17
Replies: 16
Views: 3,677
Posted By DuckDodgers

That’s an interesting number which would put them...

That’s an interesting number which would put them well over 10,000hrs on the frame. Out of interest how much did the DND pay in terms of support contracts to enable such an unheard of availability...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Mar 2024, 12:30
Replies: 42
Views: 11,199
Posted By DuckDodgers

Well said! The U.K. cannot afford to wait until...

Well said! The U.K. cannot afford to wait until 2040 and the answer is to plus-up its use across the board and realise the benefits of a 40+ deal. Does MOD even need to own the jet?
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Mar 2024, 16:52
Replies: 42
Views: 11,199
Posted By DuckDodgers

The engine issue is convenient and masks the real...

The engine issue is convenient and masks the real issues relating to that platform. As a taxpayer no more ££££ should be spent on T2 or with BAE and the U.K. should exit it and move it sideways at a...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Mar 2024, 20:15
Replies: 42
Views: 11,199
Posted By DuckDodgers

They haven’t, I’m sure there will be a revised...

They haven’t, I’m sure there will be a revised date a DIMDEX. They have no £££ and are literally playing the, ‘If you don’t fund us we’ll have to offshore’ card. The problem is that they may already...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Mar 2024, 05:23
Replies: 42
Views: 11,199
Posted By DuckDodgers

Aeralis, great concept but without 9 figures of...

Aeralis, great concept but without 9 figures of funding it’ll lead to nothing. I suspect Barzan are playing a classic debt to equity exchange to onshore the IP and know how back to Qatar. I also...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Feb 2024, 18:41
Replies: 222
Views: 87,922
Posted By DuckDodgers

You’ve seen the product out of Rucker/Novosel...

You’ve seen the product out of Rucker/Novosel haven’t you? It’s utter rubbish! Buckeburg? There’s a reason the Bundeswehr are sending them to the U.K. Multi Engine, can’t recall Lufthansa doing tac...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Feb 2024, 17:29
Replies: 222
Views: 87,922
Posted By DuckDodgers

Does the system still have Hawk T2? Here endeth...

Does the system still have Hawk T2? Here endeth my Ted Talk.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Feb 2024, 21:30
Replies: 50
Views: 11,104
Posted By DuckDodgers

Their utility is akin to UASs, the QFIs could be...

Their utility is akin to UASs, the QFIs could be better employed elsewhere!
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Feb 2024, 20:16
Replies: 38
Views: 6,485
Posted By DuckDodgers

Well said BV! There’s a very obvious solution to...

Well said BV! There’s a very obvious solution to all this, ditch T1, move T2 to RAFAT and transition to a new AJT.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2024, 17:58
Replies: 25
Views: 5,472
Posted By DuckDodgers

To add clarity, all that RAVN or any other...

To add clarity, all that RAVN or any other operator requires to operate a non-type certificated FAA registered aircraft with a Special Airworthiness Cert in the Exp category in the U.K. is to obtain...
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Jan 2024, 06:02
Replies: 25
Views: 5,472
Posted By DuckDodgers

Pretty sure the 67 had a simple ranging radar but...

Pretty sure the 67 had a simple ranging radar but most likely wrong. 66H in the 200 series, could squeeze quite a good modern AESA in there today if you can match SW&P plus cooling.
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2024, 10:49
Replies: 25
Views: 5,472
Posted By DuckDodgers

ADAIR companies expanding the actual position of...

ADAIR companies expanding the actual position of capability, surely not. Wait until you see where the waveform return data is likely to end up from those equipped with certain AESA systems.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2024, 21:10
Replies: 25
Views: 5,472
Posted By DuckDodgers

Different owners, different leadership. The jets...

Different owners, different leadership. The jets all have between 4400 and 5400 hrs on the frames. Only one has EL\M-2052 radar, none have Link 16, RWR, EW or IRST. Mods done under DER, ac operate...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jan 2024, 07:25
Replies: 256
Views: 99,027
Posted By DuckDodgers

The comment about the Service complaint system is...

The comment about the Service complaint system is well founded. I endured a Gp Capt marking a Gp Capt’s own conduct several years ago, the complaint ended my career and the individuals involved made...
Forum: Rotorheads
14th Dec 2023, 10:10
Replies: 22
Views: 5,040
Posted By DuckDodgers

“The Authority has conducted a Request for...

“The Authority has conducted a Request for Information which closed in June 2022. Analysis of the responses and all other AS that hold, or have previously held, military registration) showed only...
Forum: Rotorheads
13th Dec 2023, 10:50
Replies: 22
Views: 5,040
Posted By DuckDodgers

Fleet Helicopter Support Unit (FHSU)

Appears those in SPMAP have decreed AW139 is the only viable option. Some interesting wording in the latest release.
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Dec 2023, 16:46
Replies: 7
Views: 1,874
Posted By DuckDodgers

I suspect this is intrinsically linked to the T38...

I suspect this is intrinsically linked to the T38 drawdown plan and the desire that Sheppard should lose its as it’s not core USAF. Begs the question as to where all the Canadians will end up going...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Dec 2023, 15:45
Replies: 7
Views: 1,874
Posted By DuckDodgers

ENJJPT RFI for T38 Backfill

Interesting development. Tough ask unless an unsolicited proposal has already been submitted.

https://sam.gov/opp/f3eb7779a8c0402d86360493b7cbc904/view
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Dec 2023, 18:45
Replies: 12
Views: 4,939
Posted By DuckDodgers

I’d love to know what both BAE and RR are...

I’d love to know what both BAE and RR are thinking 🤔 at least one (grey) has been modified with an AESA radar.
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Dec 2023, 07:52
Replies: 0
Views: 664
Posted By DuckDodgers

More Contract Aggressors for USAFE?

It appears that 4 Hawk mk67s from US company RAVN are enroute to Lakenheath or Aviano. It will be interesting to see how the wider European market develops with legacy non-threat rep types...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Nov 2023, 09:34
Replies: 50
Views: 14,300
Posted By DuckDodgers

Whether 28 aircraft is enough comes down to...

Whether 28 aircraft is enough comes down to availability. So even pre-current woes with that platform and the historic support behind it, it simply doesn’t cut the mustard. Look to IFTS as to what...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Nov 2023, 03:23
Replies: 50
Views: 14,300
Posted By DuckDodgers

Even with public domain initiatives relating to...

Even with public domain initiatives relating to that platform, how do you square the circle wrt student output with just 28 airframes and a HISS contract that delivers significantly fewer hours than...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2023, 15:03
Replies: 50
Views: 14,300
Posted By DuckDodgers

I do wonder what variances in response you’d get...

I do wonder what variances in response you’d get in terms of requirements and informed output standard dependent on end platform destination? How much do you want to download from the OCU into AJT as...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2023, 14:25
Replies: 50
Views: 14,300
Posted By DuckDodgers

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1168x254/img_6610_6d4c4bcd8d3ff386623ae72a6d9b63dcf7ae4747.jpeg
A classic tale, any bets that the £5M will not be paid and it becomes Qatari...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Nov 2023, 12:59
Replies: 50
Views: 14,300
Posted By DuckDodgers

Given its continued poor availability and an...

Given its continued poor availability and an increased sovereign training demand, it would make sense these discussions are held sooner rather than later. I wonder if there has been talk of wider...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Nov 2023, 11:13
Replies: 256
Views: 99,027
Posted By DuckDodgers

Someone raised the point around T1 - delete in...

Someone raised the point around T1 - delete in 2029, replace with T2 and allow the flying training system to operate a jet that has a) high availability and b) representative of 5th Gen trg needs.
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Oct 2023, 17:01
Replies: 33
Views: 8,412
Posted By DuckDodgers

Apologies about the confusion, I was referencing...

Apologies about the confusion, I was referencing the U.K. figure quoted of low to mid £60K which is an order of magnitude off. I’d be interested to see what that £125K gets you post tax (about £81K...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Sep 2023, 16:58
Replies: 33
Views: 8,412
Posted By DuckDodgers

I can categorically state that the figure stated...

I can categorically state that the figure stated here is, as a Canuck would say, complete hokum.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Aug 2023, 08:04
Replies: 431
Views: 195,189
Posted By DuckDodgers

A fundamentally ridiculous position, the U.K....

A fundamentally ridiculous position, the U.K. needs to turn this off immediately. There’s a long way to go in trusting KSA across all facets despite recent reforms.
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