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Forum: Military Aviation

10th Jan 2023, 11:03

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RCAF Hornet replacement.

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Posted By melmothtw

Given the ongoing KC-46 debacle, I'm really not...

Given the ongoing KC-46 debacle, I'm really not sure how happy the USAF would be with covering Canada's AAR requirements.
Norway had the drag chute installed at its own expense, but doubtless an...

Forum: Military Aviation

30th Mar 2022, 08:14

Replies: 157

RCAF Hornet replacement.

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Posted By melmothtw

Australia only ever acquired the SH as a stop-gap...

Australia only ever acquired the SH as a stop-gap until the the F-35 came online. I doubt they will look to buy any more now that F-35 deliveries are well underway.

Forum: Military Aviation

8th Nov 2018, 05:52

Replies: 157

RCAF Hornet replacement.

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Posted By melmothtw

The F-35 does not come with the option of...

The F-35 does not come with the option of external fuel tanks, though test pilot Billie Flynn (a Canadian himself suitably enough) doesn't seem to think it will be a problem....

Forum: Military Aviation

7th Nov 2018, 13:11

Replies: 157

RCAF Hornet replacement.

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Posted By melmothtw

True, but it's also heavier and draggier. Don't...

True, but it's also heavier and draggier. Don't have the figures to hand, but IIRC the A has the greater range/endurance of the three variants.

The A has a tailhook for emergencies -...

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