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Forum: Military Aviation

16th Nov 2018, 17:15

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RAF Start Talks on E-3D Replacement

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Posted By vascodegama

By that argument , the endorsed requirement...

By that argument , the endorsed requirement should already have manifested itself-RJ, P8, (C17) as well as E3 when it actually flies, not to mention the STANAG which covers interoperability with our...

Forum: Military Aviation

13th Jul 2018, 06:55

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RAF Start Talks on E-3D Replacement

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Posted By vascodegama

DCT-there are ex-helicopter pilots (RAF...

DCT-there are ex-helicopter pilots (RAF admittedly) on Voyager ; they don't seem to have issues.

Forum: Military Aviation

1st Jun 2018, 16:06

Replies: 164

RAF Start Talks on E-3D Replacement

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Posted By vascodegama

The US SRD suggests that very few 135 ac can Rx...

The US SRD suggests that very few 135 ac can Rx via reverse pump method. Perhaps a current 135 driver can enlighten us.

Forum: Military Aviation

31st May 2018, 20:27

Replies: 164

RAF Start Talks on E-3D Replacement

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Posted By vascodegama

I await correction from a 135 driver but my...

I await correction from a 135 driver but my understanding is that the vast majority of 135s are not Rx capable. Also I thought that all KC10s could be fitted with wing pods -just the USAF didn’t buy...

Forum: Military Aviation

31st May 2018, 15:03

Replies: 164

RAF Start Talks on E-3D Replacement

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Posted By vascodegama

A bit harsh-the ac can and does refuel probe and...

A bit harsh-the ac can and does refuel probe and drogue rx of various nations. The big loss as you say is in flexibility such as the option of consolidation to make better use of assets. The US...

Forum: Military Aviation

31st May 2018, 07:49

Replies: 164

RAF Start Talks on E-3D Replacement

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Posted By vascodegama

I suspect that the Voyager config had just a...

I suspect that the Voyager config had just a little to do with the PFI-ie the ability to reconfigure at relatively low cost in man hours etc. Still it wouldn’t be the first time the RAF ended up with...

Forum: Military Aviation

30th May 2018, 21:53

Replies: 164

RAF Start Talks on E-3D Replacement

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Posted By vascodegama

Just a small point-the Voyager can’t receive from...

Just a small point-the Voyager can’t receive from any tanker type.

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