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Forum: Military Aviation
30th Jun 2017, 02:23
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

RP, there's a lot of forgetting on this thread....

RP, there's a lot of forgetting on this thread. You're right. People like George K Sweetman who have had no tangible connection with the F-35 beyond the odd invitational to FW ("target for tonight" -...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jun 2017, 21:25
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

Oh my apologies, perhaps it was a leap too far. ...

Oh my apologies, perhaps it was a leap too far. You're George K Lee!!!!! The one and only.

By the way, it isn't a "gas generating device" anyway. Rather, it removes unwanted, useless "gas" to...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Jun 2017, 02:24
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

Well it seems Low Observable is back under a...

Well it seems Low Observable is back under a different handle.

Welcome back Mr S. how's the NG job going?
Forum: Military Aviation
4th May 2017, 23:09
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

To be frank PhilipG, for the "Loop", that's about...

To be frank PhilipG, for the "Loop", that's about as aggressive you can get. I've probably flown it at least 100 times in 4 different aircraft types and, for non-native-to-UK pilots, some are clearly...
Forum: Military Aviation
1st May 2017, 17:25
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

Buster. 5th Gen is not just "stealth" so your...

Buster. 5th Gen is not just "stealth" so your statement is a little short of the whole truth. 5th Gen is taking multiple data sources from sensors both on and off the F-35 and fusing them to provide...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2017, 17:34
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

Sorry GR, let me be clearer on cause and effect....

Sorry GR, let me be clearer on cause and effect. The Program has not caused the political doubt over Turkey - it has nothing to do with it.

Now, will it affect the Program? Yes, as you say, but...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Apr 2017, 00:57
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

Hey girls, stop the handbags, if there's a...

Hey girls, stop the handbags, if there's a political concern over engine overhaul in Europe it has nothing to do with the Program. Stop conflating the ebb and flow of statecraft with procurement.
...
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Apr 2017, 14:15
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

Sharpend, "events dear boy, events!" The world...

Sharpend, "events dear boy, events!" The world changes. There will be plenty of other countries willing to conduct the engine overhauls if Turkey were to be placed on the naughty step.

Rolls...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Mar 2017, 12:58
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

Philip. To answer your question, there's nothing...

Philip. To answer your question, there's nothing to stop the processing and sensors being integrated on legacy aircraft (other than appetite and money)... but, good luck getting them into the fight...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Feb 2017, 11:34
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

JTO, yes but the plan for a long time has been...

JTO, yes but the plan for a long time has been that UK Pilot and Maintainer trg ceases in the USA in 2019. This was a condition of the Pooling Agreement with the USA. By 2019 the bulk of personnel...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Feb 2017, 09:43
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

Just This Once, 809's reformation has been 2023...

Just This Once, 809's reformation has been 2023 for some time - perhaps this changed from a prior declaration but I can't recall such; the SDSR assumption is for 2 front-line UK F-35B squadrons in...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Feb 2017, 10:52
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

However, try not to forget that Red Flag has...

However, try not to forget that Red Flag has tested Allied Tactics, Training and Procedures since its inception. These TTPs have then been validated or invalidated in many real conflicts,...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Feb 2017, 16:45
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

Buster, take a look at this link for latest...

Buster, take a look at this link for latest prices. Top line: F-35B $122.8M a copy including engine/lift fan. So, at current exchange rate it's ~£100M a copy mark. I expect it to drop again in...
Forum: Military Aviation
7th Feb 2017, 19:57
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

A 5th Gen Carrier aircraft for ~£98M per jet with...

A 5th Gen Carrier aircraft for ~£98M per jet with growth for the next 40 years
Access and design input via Level 1 partnership
A jet with capability and upgrades which the UK could never afford on...
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Feb 2017, 21:33
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

Key take-aways: 1st F-35A Ex RF 13...

Key take-aways:

1st F-35A Ex RF
13 aircraft deployed to Nellis from Hill AFB, Utah
110 missions flown in 2 weeks, without unserviceability
Most challenging Red Air replication seen to date...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Feb 2017, 12:49
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

You've just eloquently described PPRuNe Brat, but...

You've just eloquently described PPRuNe Brat, but particularly this thread.
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2017, 08:59
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

HH, I have never denied the Program is both late...

HH, I have never denied the Program is both late (not too late though) and over cost (it is way over total Program cost). The unit price will settle within 10% of the goal - if it doesn't, Trump will...
Forum: Military Aviation
29th Jan 2017, 08:30
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

No GR, I have no hatred. None at all. But I do...

No GR, I have no hatred. None at all. But I do sit in a position whereby I've flown GR4, on ops, and understand the F-35 Program. My comparison is therefore not clouded by a personal hate for the...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2017, 22:15
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

No, HH. Your previous comment - about F-35 being...

No, HH. Your previous comment - about F-35 being a pup - was clearly a dig at performance/capability and is completely unfounded. Trying to somehow make said comment about a scheduling issue is...
Forum: Military Aviation
28th Jan 2017, 09:41
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

F-35 is better than Tornado and stealth negates...

F-35 is better than Tornado and stealth negates the low level all-weather requirement. Moreover, everything else Tornado brings is a weapon capability, not one inherent in the aircraft; I know this...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Jan 2017, 13:03
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

Bing, Bingo!

Bing,

Bingo!
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Jan 2017, 21:11
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

I know you'd like to think that ORAC but nearly...

I know you'd like to think that ORAC but nearly every fighter program in history has been derided at the time.

It'll pass...keep jogging.
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2017, 00:07
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

US Air Force Pleus talks F-35 - Business Insider...

US Air Force Pleus talks F-35 - Business Insider (http://uk.businessinsider.com/general-pleus-on-f35-2017-1?r=US&IR=T)
Forum: Military Aviation
6th Jan 2017, 00:03
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

Engines, Though the spaces designed have...

Engines,

Though the spaces designed have been generous, and to the requirement set, thank you for highlighting the classified part. There has been a hard challenge and significant expenditure of...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Jan 2017, 16:47
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

Spot on Engines. Your recall of the QE 'spaces'...

Spot on Engines. Your recall of the QE 'spaces' was briefed not a short time ago. As Sandiego eludes, the time to consider Cat and Trap has truly passed without horrendously expensive retrofit which...
Forum: Military Aviation
4th Jan 2017, 21:40
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

Well, at least he was half right!

Well, at least he was half right!
Forum: Military Aviation
3rd Jan 2017, 09:53
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

Must. Clutch. At. Straws.

Must. Clutch. At. Straws.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2017, 23:54
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

Thanks Mom!

Thanks Mom!
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2017, 23:25
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

Anyway, setting cryptic diatribes to one side for...

Anyway, setting cryptic diatribes to one side for a moment - and regardless of the few problems which the Program is nugging its way through - the current 3i block capability would bring a hell of a...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2017, 19:29
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

Thank you for making me none-the-wiser, GR.

Thank you for making me none-the-wiser, GR.
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2017, 16:22
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

Well, one of us hasn't had our "Mains" wired up...

Well, one of us hasn't had our "Mains" wired up properly Glad Rag, because I don't have a clue what you're on about (per usual).

May I respectfully ask you for a more complete sarcastic reply,...
Forum: Military Aviation
2nd Jan 2017, 10:26
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

So that'll probably be this year: USMC F-35B...

So that'll probably be this year:

USMC F-35B to West Pacific, already confirmed.

USAF F-35A deployment has been suggested by their top brass.
Forum: Military Aviation
26th Dec 2016, 22:07
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

Can't really argue with the generalisation ORAC,...

Can't really argue with the generalisation ORAC, however, I wouldn't believe that F-35 classified is a carpet under which embarrassment is swept.

Quite wrong in this instance.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Dec 2016, 21:26
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

Glad Rag, not at all me-old tyre kicker. Just...

Glad Rag, not at all me-old tyre kicker. Just telling how it is...from the cockpit.
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Dec 2016, 16:30
Replies: 12,075
Views: 3,625,695
Posted By MSOCS

Glad Rag - I've operating experience of GR7, GR9,...

Glad Rag - I've operating experience of GR7, GR9, and F-35. I can assure you, the GR9 doesn't come close to the F-35's capabilities. Unless you've flown GR9, your statement is opinion, not fact.
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