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Forum: Military Aviation
11th Apr 2024, 08:42
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

So about twice the price of an FA-18 - but it’s a...

So about twice the price of an FA-18 - but it’s a very short production run to amortise the cost of R&D and setting up the line.

Order a lot more in various roles and the price will plummet.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2024, 21:55
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

Boeing Unveils Armed MQ-25 Variant Model ...

Boeing Unveils Armed MQ-25 Variant Model

Boeing displayed a model of an armed variant of the MQ-25 Stingray carrier-based tanker featuring two Lockheed Martin AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Surface...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Dec 2021, 09:09
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

https://twitter.com/andynetherwood/status/14732124...

https://twitter.com/andynetherwood/status/1473212441601400838?s=21
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Sep 2021, 22:15
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

https://www.pprune.org/military-aviation/476054-fu...

https://www.pprune.org/military-aviation/476054-future-air-war.html#post6995437
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Sep 2021, 08:31
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

Now they have a radar to fit…. ...

Now they have a radar to fit….

https://www.raytheonintelligenceandspace.com/news/advisories/raytheon-intelligence-space-launches-new-compact-aesa-radar-any-platform

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.,...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Sep 2021, 07:55
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

True - but you couldn’t hang one of those under...

True - but you couldn’t hang one of those under the wing or in the bomb bay of a bomber/transport either.
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Sep 2021, 07:16
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

Reference possibilities for possible suppliers...

Reference possibilities for possible suppliers and launch and recovery of the Vuxen UCAV from the carriers - and other platforms - interesting to see the latest Skyborg trials using USN markings,...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Sep 2021, 07:59
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

Well if you take the Boeing/RAAF Loyal Wingman as...

Well if you take the Boeing/RAAF Loyal Wingman as an indicative size, that’s is 36ft long with a wingspan of 24ft.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Aug 2021, 19:37
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

With the higher acceleration a large angled deck...

With the higher acceleration a large angled deck extension might not be needed, a diagonal catapult in the space behind the ramp should be more than adequate.
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Aug 2021, 15:44
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/what-will-the-roya...

https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/what-will-the-royal-navys-new-vixen-jets-look-like/

What will the Royal Navy’s new Vixen jets look like?

….According to an official Royal Navy publication,...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Aug 2021, 20:57
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

Think more MQ- 25 and XQ-58 Valkyrie…. ...

Think more MQ- 25 and XQ-58 Valkyrie….

https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/air-forces-new-drone-loyal-wingman-has-arrived-controlled-f-22s-and-f-35s-169090
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Aug 2021, 12:59
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

I'd be incredibly surprised if it was - because...

I'd be incredibly surprised if it was - because the Request for Information to industry is to assess the state of electromagnetic launch and arrestor technology available for fitting to the aircraft...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Aug 2021, 12:35
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

I agree it has been a fad to write contracts...

I agree it has been a fad to write contracts about the desired end effect rather than specify a means - i.e. To be able to destroy XX at range XX in condition XX, rather than specify you want a jet...
Forum: Military Aviation
27th Aug 2021, 11:45
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

The ScanEagle weights 20Kg, the MQ-25 weighs...

The ScanEagle weights 20Kg, the MQ-25 weighs around 20,000Kg……

The structure of the MQ-25 is designed to use a catapult, not JATO (which are highly volatile and is one reason they stopped be used...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Aug 2021, 08:49
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

If you read other threads, the RN is...

If you read other threads, the RN is investigating fitting Cat & Trap suitable for the weight of the MQ-25 to the carriers.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2021, 20:42
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

That because it has a bl*gspot in the middle. ...

That because it has a bl*gspot in the middle.

Here it is using a TinyURL.

https://tinyurl.com/b5y5j4rt
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Aug 2021, 18:05
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

https://navy-matters.********.com/2020/06/navy-aer...

https://navy-matters.********.com/2020/06/navy-aerial-refueling.html
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Aug 2021, 06:37
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

https://www.navair.navy.mil/news/MQ-25-achieves-an...

https://www.navair.navy.mil/news/MQ-25-achieves-another-first-conducts-air-air-refueling-E-2D/Wed-08182021-1236

MQ-25 achieves another first, conducts air-to-air refueling with E-2D

The Navy’s...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Aug 2021, 19:12
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/n...

https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/navy-league/2021/08/04/boeing-conducts-first-manned-unmanned-teaming-event-with-mq-25-tanker/

Boeing conducts first manned-unmanned teaming event...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st Jul 2021, 07:10
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

USN to pick initial cadre of Aviation Warrant...

USN to pick initial cadre of Aviation Warrant Officers to fly MQ-25 ? Alert 5 (http://alert5.com/2021/07/01/usn-to-pick-initial-cadre-of-aviation-warrant-officers-to-fly-mq-25/)

USN to pick...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2021, 19:10
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

No, the optimum is for a large multipoint tanker,...

No, the optimum is for a large multipoint tanker, to reach an orbit point at a safe range behind the combat zone and fill up a load of drone tankers such as the MQ-25 which can then tour the CAPs...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2021, 14:42
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

Maybe, but a few years away. Last DARPA trial was...

Maybe, but a few years away. Last DARPA trial was back in 2015. Research contract put out to tender in 2017.

https://www.sbir.gov/sbirsearch/detail/1208269
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2021, 13:20
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

No, not fitted a probe, nor the software and...

No, not fitted a probe, nor the software and sensors to be able to use one.
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jun 2021, 11:29
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

Existing thread. ...

Existing thread.

https://www.pprune.org/military-aviation/620906-us-navy-very-large-drone.html

As to the question - 15K offload at 500nm and then return to carrier.
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Jun 2021, 14:33
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

https://twitter.com/NAVAIRNews/status/140187289499...

https://twitter.com/NAVAIRNews/status/1401872894993518602?s=20
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Mar 2021, 07:08
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/Press-Releases/d...

https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/Press-Releases/display-pressreleases/Article/2540393/navy-announces-release-of-mq-25a-home-basing-final-environmental-assessment-and/no/

Navy Announces Release of...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jul 2020, 10:34
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2020/07/24/boein...

https://www.defensenews.com/naval/2020/07/24/boeing-preparing-for-the-next-big-step-testing-the-us-navys-new-aerial-tanker-drone/

Boeing preps for next test of US Navy’s future aerial tanker drone...
Forum: Military Aviation
23rd Sep 2019, 06:21
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

http://aviationweek.com/blog/why-does-boeings-mq-2...

http://aviationweek.com/blog/why-does-boeings-mq-25-prototype-look-so-stealthy
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Sep 2019, 16:30
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

Appearances to the contrary, the MQ-25 is not...

Appearances to the contrary, the MQ-25 is not stealthy and it was not a requirement. Check out the planform, and the refuelling pods, once fitted, will increase it substantially.

...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Sep 2019, 06:20
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

First flight. Lands like a carrier aircraft - no...

First flight. Lands like a carrier aircraft - no flare, just put it firmly on the deck.

https://youtu.be/YxDT-l3lZJs
Forum: Military Aviation
30th Aug 2019, 07:26
Replies: 139
Views: 49,214
Posted By ORAC

Alert 5 » USN?s update on MQ-25A program -...

Alert 5 » USN?s update on MQ-25A program - Military Aviation News (http://alert5.com/2019/08/30/usns-update-on-mq-25a-program/)

USN’s update on MQ-25A program

The U.S. Navy published an update...
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