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Forum: Military Aviation

31st May 2018, 13:53

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RAF Start Talks on E-3D Replacement

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Posted By flighthappens

the point as far as I am concerned is not so much...

the point as far as I am concerned is not so much that the RAF was never thinking they would have so many boom receivers, it’s more that they exist. The RAF doesn’t really think they are going to end...

Forum: Military Aviation

31st May 2018, 08:08

Replies: 164

RAF Start Talks on E-3D Replacement

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Posted By flighthappens

the PFI must surely have figured into it; as well...

the PFI must surely have figured into it; as well as total cost. It is a great shame, as well as extremely short sighted on the RAF’s part to not have a boom tanker - as much for RAF assets but also...

Forum: Military Aviation

19th May 2018, 08:42

Replies: 164

RAF Start Talks on E-3D Replacement

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Posted By flighthappens

agreed - lack of investment/sustainment has...

agreed - lack of investment/sustainment has destroyed the E3D. Start again with E7 Wedgetail - much better capability and supremely reliable to boot - will provide a better long term solution. Don’t...

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