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Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2024, 12:27
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/over-1-8-billion-s...

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/over-1-8-billion-spent-so-far-on-new-stealth-fighter/

Over £1.8 billion spent so far on new stealth fighter

This is part of a budget of over £12 billion over the...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2024, 03:19
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

The US will collaborate with Japan on a...

The US will collaborate with Japan on a next-generation drone project, US Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall said.

The collaborative combat aircraft (CCA) project will be developed solely by...
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jan 2024, 14:39
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

​​​​​​​The software for the GCAP/Tempest...

​​​​​​​The software for the GCAP/Tempest demonstrator has been written and is already being "tested to a very high standard of maturity", while the aircraft itself is in build, according to Herman...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Jan 2024, 08:08
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

We may not have 5 years before it’s needed, let...

We may not have 5 years before it’s needed, let alone 15+….
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Jan 2024, 14:20
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/budget-poli...

https://aviationweek.com/defense-space/budget-policy-operations/empowered-government-agency-develop-gcap-sixth-gen-fighter

‘Empowered’ Government Agency To Develop GCAP Into Sixth-Gen Fighter
...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Nov 2023, 21:50
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

Sweden confirms that involvement in Tempest is...

Sweden confirms that involvement in Tempest is now officially dead.

"We walked away from tri-lateral studies with UK and Italy about a year ago and launched a national study. I will not answer...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Nov 2023, 08:21
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

In real life you press the button and clean the...

In real life you press the button and clean the wings before committing to the engagement - not something the bean counters will allow in peacetime!

Cant speak for modern times, but it SOP back in...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2023, 21:55
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

The main problem I would see is timescale. ...

The main problem I would see is timescale.

The present plan, possible with the present partners, is to have the first engineering airframe airborne for 2035. Add Germany to the mix and...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Nov 2023, 12:49
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

About that new tank (MGCS) joint venture…. ...

About that new tank (MGCS) joint venture….



​​​​​​​E-MBT tank emerges as temporary solution for Germany and France after MGCS program collaboration failure
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Nov 2023, 14:29
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

Francis Tusa: Germany might *think* it...

Francis Tusa:



Germany might *think* it can join GCAP, but....

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1719997930638131366.html
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Forum: Military Aviation
1st Nov 2023, 23:51
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/germany-may-aba...

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/germany-may-abandon-100bn-fighter-jet-project-with-france-2n7ffv5g5

Germany may abandon €100bn fighter jet project with France

Germany is considering...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Sep 2023, 09:28
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

When it comes to designing a 6th Gen CTOL FJ...

When it comes to designing a 6th Gen CTOL FJ expertise in designing the lift fan for a STOVL engine isn’t exactly top of the essential criteria.

Which is why RR is working away with MHI on a new...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Sep 2023, 06:24
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

https://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/90551...

https://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/90551/what-inspired-the-unique-design-of-the-f-105-thunderchief-intakes
...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2023, 11:45
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

Those air intakes remind me of the F-105…. ...

Those air intakes remind me of the F-105….


https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/1280x1280/image_94837f54543aa623977a5d7b2129fe3c070a97d9.jpeg
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2023, 11:43
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

📢 BREAKING: UK, Japan, and Italy's defence...

📢 BREAKING: UK, Japan, and Italy's defence industry leaders have reached a trilateral Collaboration Agreement for the Global Combat Air Programme aiming to deliver the next-gen combat aircraft by...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Sep 2023, 07:38
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2023/09/...

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2023/09/11/uk-italy-japan-companies-eye-novel-sensor-mix-for-gcap-warplane/

UK, Italy, Japan companies eye novel sensor mix for GCAP warplane

ROME — As...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2023, 14:46
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

https://aircosmosinternational.com/article/tempest...

https://aircosmosinternational.com/article/tempest-rolls-royce-manufactures-electrical-starter-generator-2745#:~:text=The%20two%2Dspool%20mounted%20electrical,electrically%20between%20the%20two%20spoo...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Aug 2023, 10:15
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

They’re looking at LDEW (laser) rather than a...

They’re looking at LDEW (laser) rather than a gun.

Advantages are no ammunition limit and usable against drones etc. Depending how it’s mounted with the EO system it can also be used off bresight...
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Aug 2023, 16:03
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

Err, no - they were developed through...

Err, no - they were developed through international consortia, but NATO had nothing to do with them.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panavia_Tornado#Panavia_Aircraft_GmbH
...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Aug 2023, 12:32
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

Keep your friends close - and your enemies...

Keep your friends close - and your enemies closer. Plus the enemy of my enemy is my friend.

If they buy from us we have sway in updates, spares, software etc - and currently a reasonably stable...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Aug 2023, 05:49
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/aug/11/sa...

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/aug/11/saudi-arabia-asks-to-join-uk-italy-japan-joint-air-combat-programme-tempest-gcap

Saudis ask to join UK, Italy and Japan’s joint air combat programme...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Aug 2023, 14:59
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

No. ...

No.

https://www.raf.mod.uk/our-organisation/units/air-historical-branch/post-coldwar-studies/the-royal-air-force-and-uk-air-power-in-operation-telic-iraq-2003/
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Aug 2023, 07:53
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

As well as Excalibur, QinetiQ now have their own...

As well as Excalibur, QinetiQ now have their own trials platform…

https://www.qinetiq.com/en/news/qinetiq-successfully-conducts-inaugural-flight-test-with-fitted-fast-jet-radome

QinetiQ...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jul 2023, 15:16
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

Full steam ahead it seems… Francis...

Full steam ahead it seems…



Francis Tusa:

An interesting 2 days at @BAESystemsAir Kingdom of Warton, looking at both GCAP/Tempest, as well as possible Typhoon evolutions. Just spent the...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Jun 2023, 04:57
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2023/06/...

https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2023/06/13/uk-vendors-unveil-tech-for-powering-tempest-warplane-demo/

UK vendors unveil tech for powering Tempest warplane demo

LONDON — British...
Forum: Military Aviation
11th May 2023, 08:54
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

There does seem to be an assumption that...

There does seem to be an assumption that designing a 6th Gen top end drone is somehow different to designing a 6th Gen aircraft.

At the top end they’re likely to be manned/unmanned airframes with...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th May 2023, 18:26
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

A thread on spending towards the Global Combat...

A thread on spending towards the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) and whether the UK should persevere.

This thread is partly in response to an article by RUSI. Be sure to read this article,...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Apr 2023, 08:12
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

I know this won't be popular, but believe it's...

I know this won't be popular, but believe it's important for the UK to be realistic about the (much higher than acknowledged) cost of a competitive #GCAP fighter, to reduce risks:
...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Mar 2023, 10:32
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

“Keep your friends close, and your enemies...

“Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer”…..
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Mar 2023, 12:49
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

Latest GCAP / TEMPEST mock up. The wing has...

Latest GCAP / TEMPEST mock up. The wing has changed the most from earlier TEMPEST concepts, as result of merging UK and Japanese work.

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Forum: Military Aviation
25th Dec 2022, 11:32
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

Reported here as broken up at Lasham. ...

Reported here as broken up at Lasham.

https://www.planespotters.net/airframe/boeing-757-200-g-byaw-2excel-aviation/r6gmz3
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2022, 11:23
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

Certainly cynical over the Franco-German...

Certainly cynical over the Franco-German programme….
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Dec 2022, 10:15
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

VERY interesting thoughts from renowned US...

VERY interesting thoughts from renowned US aerospace analyst Richard Aboulafia on the UK/Italy/ Japan 'Global Combat Air Programme' future fighter news: "this is an exceptional concept, for 8...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Dec 2022, 11:57
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense...

https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/japan-britain-italy-announce-joint-fighter-project-early-next-week-sources-2022-12-02/

Japan, Britain and Italy to announce joint fighter project...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jul 2022, 19:21
Replies: 431
Views: 194,727
Posted By ORAC

I’d say 0/10. Remember the EAP? ...

I’d say 0/10.

Remember the EAP?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Aerospace_EAP
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