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Forum: Military Aviation
21st Nov 2019, 10:57
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,050
Posted By Bigpants

I was suggesting that a SAM system on a ship is a...

I was suggesting that a SAM system on a ship is a more effective 24/7 air defence or airspace denial weapon than an F35.

I appreciate re the point above that one cannot bolt an S400 to a ship and...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Nov 2019, 15:46
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,050
Posted By Bigpants

If one UK Carrier were equipped with the F35 and...

If one UK Carrier were equipped with the F35 and the other had the Russian S400 SAM system on its deck which would be the more effective airspace denial weapon?

Nothing fancy by way of integration...
Forum: Military Aviation
22nd Feb 2019, 08:58
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,050
Posted By Bigpants

If the F35 Flying Pig is so great why have the...

If the F35 Flying Pig is so great why have the USAAF just requested money to buy advance F15s?

Has the UK/MOD has been sold a ludicrously expensive herd of pigs which further needs two white...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jun 2018, 08:00
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,050
Posted By Bigpants

So probably a stupid question but re the picture...

So probably a stupid question but re the picture above of an F35 leaping into the air loaded with external stores....is it stealthy and what range in that config without AAR?

I am guessing no, not...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2018, 16:10
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,050
Posted By Bigpants

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/rev...

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/revealed-uk-government-let-british-company-export-nerve-gas-chemicals-to-syria-8793642.html
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Apr 2018, 16:06
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,050
Posted By Bigpants

2249

What caught my eye was this chaps....it does not clearly authorise states to use force.

Although Resolution 2249 (2015) on ISIS/Daesh in Syria and Iraq, passed on 20 November 2015, is about the...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2018, 09:42
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,050
Posted By Bigpants

Legality?

Could you explain to assorted readers the legal basis for bombing Syria from Cyprus? Do you seriously believe a Labour Government led by Jezza is going to condone or continue to bomb Syria using the...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Mar 2018, 08:29
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,050
Posted By Bigpants

And how will the F35 stop terrorist attacks in...

And how will the F35 stop terrorist attacks in the UK, or car bombs in Afghanistan from getting through?

Truth is the UK is fighting an ideology of militant islam from within and external threats...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Mar 2018, 14:32
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,050
Posted By Bigpants

Is there a financial case for now saying all bets...

Is there a financial case for now saying all bets are off, cancelling the UK order and telling the contractors to go whistle?

I would happily see one of the UK carriers sold off and the other...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Jan 2018, 09:17
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,050
Posted By Bigpants

Thanks Beagle an interesting read.

Thanks Beagle an interesting read.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Jan 2018, 16:59
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,050
Posted By Bigpants

I hope this fiasco is the scandal that finally...

I hope this fiasco is the scandal that finally breaks BAE and the MOD. Taxpayers should demand that defence spending is slashed in the next budget. Special Forces, Marines and Light Infantry are...
Forum: Military Aviation
16th Dec 2016, 07:43
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,050
Posted By Bigpants

The Emperor's new clothes? The RN played a...

The Emperor's new clothes? The RN played a blinder all those years ago when they persuaded Gordo Brown to order two aircraft carriers and fast jets that the UK cannot afford and does not really...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2015, 12:36
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,050
Posted By Bigpants

Buttons

Perhaps an Irony button as well?
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Nov 2015, 09:16
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,050
Posted By Bigpants

Replacement?

How Russia?s S-400 makes the F-35 obsolete | Russia & India Report (http://in.rbth.com/blogs/2015/03/11/how_russias_s-400_makes_the_f-35_obsolete_41895)

Since the title is F35 cancelled then what,...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Sep 2014, 15:07
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,050
Posted By Bigpants

Thanks

Just a quick thanks for the response JF.
Forum: Military Aviation
11th Sep 2014, 08:17
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,626,050
Posted By Bigpants

Value for Money?

John

Well put but is the aircraft going to offer value for money? Is it really the most cost effective solution for the UK?

I fear that Cameron's recent bold statement about keeping both...
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