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Forum: Military Aviation
23rd May 2022, 15:44
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

Here for several weeks apparently. ...

Here for several weeks apparently.
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Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2022, 17:41
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

Not overly onerous qualifying it nor supporting...

Not overly onerous qualifying it nor supporting it, especially if DIO and SO2 Ranges (or whatever they’re called these days) leaned in, even more so if appropriate ballistic tables and data were...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2022, 15:51
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

ELGTR. Although if you want to meet the JTAC...

ELGTR. Although if you want to meet the JTAC currency and training requirement it matters not as a bang (regardless of size) is irrelevant.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2022, 07:55
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

As an organisation I’m sure they’ll navigate this...

As an organisation I’m sure they’ll navigate this concern as they have in Continental Europe. Or they’ll just be smart and operate under MAA purview for any enduring U.K. contract.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st May 2022, 07:37
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

Most likely to support JFACTSU given that their...

Most likely to support JFACTSU given that their subsidiary, Blue Air Training, have been awarded a single source contract to deliver JTAC training by Air Commercial without competition. Most of it...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th May 2022, 11:09
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

Some very interesting lines from General Nahom,...

Some very interesting lines from General Nahom, deputy chief of staff for plans and programs, on May 17, 2022 at the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee.

“What we’re finding now though is...
Forum: Military Aviation
9th Apr 2022, 07:13
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

Final year of a 5 year IDIQ not being executed,...

Final year of a 5 year IDIQ not being executed, Nellis as a Task Order location not being competed under CAF CAS. ACC taking note of Congressional direction to return Aggressors in-house at Nellis...
Forum: Military Aviation
5th Apr 2022, 07:29
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

Good question, I presume it is still a thing? ...

Good question, I presume it is still a thing? Read elsewhere that there are some interesting developments with ACC too.
Forum: Military Aviation
31st Mar 2022, 14:26
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

What live weapon expenditure? All the JFACTSU...

What live weapon expenditure? All the JFACTSU hot drop element will done overseas.
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Mar 2022, 13:07
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

Why would anyone look to acquire surplus Hawk T1?...

Why would anyone look to acquire surplus Hawk T1? There are much better and lower hour / lower FI variants available to acquire if you were that desperate to operate Hawk. Next contract in the UK...
Forum: Military Aviation
25th Feb 2022, 20:17
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

No, I very much mean the Interim Red Air Contract.

No, I very much mean the Interim Red Air Contract.
Forum: Military Aviation
24th Feb 2022, 16:01
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

Senior officer signing off on what? The...

Senior officer signing off on what? The commercial element? The certification base to enable ops in the DAE? Located where? Air Command? MAA? TAA appointed? Organisational approvals applied for...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2022, 08:15
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

Only info ever published appears to be the result...

Only info ever published appears to be the result of a FOI request. Even under SSQDC procurement rules a transparency notice should have been pushed, either way MSASS was valued at £198,688,602 for 5...
Forum: Military Aviation
21st Feb 2022, 05:59
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

I’ve never seen a contract notice for it nor a...

I’ve never seen a contract notice for it nor a contract value issued by MOD. Certainly not in transparency data either.

The PIN said Summer 22 so I went for mid Q3, it could easily be 30 September...
Forum: Military Aviation
20th Feb 2022, 20:35
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

Now that is a mighty fine question! One would...

Now that is a mighty fine question! One would hope a transparency notice is published on the DSP if it does get signed off, 6 months until service delivery 🤔🤔. Then again, there was zero transparency...
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Feb 2022, 10:10
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

It will be interesting to see what MUSTANG...

It will be interesting to see what MUSTANG delivers within NGOT as both are constituent parts to Phase 2 delivering:

1) Next Gen Aggressor.
2) Next Gen EW.
3) A silent target for renegade /...
Forum: Military Aviation
10th Dec 2021, 06:00
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

Looks like MOD have only just realised that JTAC...

Looks like MOD have only just realised that JTAC students at JFACTSU needs live controls with hot drop......who'd have thought that with the Hawk T1 retirement? :ugh::ugh:...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Nov 2021, 18:47
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

At least ARES know what they’re doing. M2K-5 in...

At least ARES know what they’re doing. M2K-5 in addition to the other M2Ks is the answer if you’re can’t get Gripen.
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Nov 2021, 11:51
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

Can't disagree, but as with everything, they (Air...

Can't disagree, but as with everything, they (Air Cap) do not want to pay for it. PS-05/A mk4 is a very capable system...
Forum: Military Aviation
19th Nov 2021, 05:57
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

What’s the definition of a 1990s solution?...

What’s the definition of a 1990s solution? Somebody ought to define what is deemed good enough in the live environment as we march forward to LVC. Especially as the bearer network has already...
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Nov 2021, 08:28
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

The EDA is formalising a programme to address...

The EDA is formalising a programme to address participating member states requirements. Let us see what 2022 brings.
Forum: Military Aviation
18th Nov 2021, 05:40
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

It has been tried, discussions at AFA in 2019...

It has been tried, discussions at AFA in 2019 with Saab resulted in a price iro $20K per flight hour. Now that the Flygvapnet are withdrawing two thirds of the aircraft another chat might be in order.
Forum: Military Aviation
17th Nov 2021, 15:21
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

There are plenty of C/D models about to be...

There are plenty of C/D models about to be retired over the next 2-3 years, it's a great little aircraft.
Forum: Military Aviation
15th Nov 2021, 05:57
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

That is from aircraft attributes which were...

That is from aircraft attributes which were posted on Beta Sam a few years back, they were amended somewhat in early 2020. Sadly, USAFE has also fallen into the trap of contracting for systems...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2021, 17:03
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

That is verbiage from another successful...

That is verbiage from another successful programme that is executing at this time. Without a xx nm against an xx m2 target it’s largely irrelevant. Hence MOD should give a base line reference of say...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2021, 11:03
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

A range in nautical miles against a...

A range in nautical miles against a “fighter-sized” forward aspect target using RWS (or equivalent), in a clutter-free (look up or look down), no electronic attack (EA) environment and achieving a...
Forum: Military Aviation
14th Nov 2021, 09:19
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

Especially as we know that all AESA systems are...

Especially as we know that all AESA systems are not the same and those with SW&P and cooling constraints offer little real world benefit.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2021, 12:47
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

The 12 line daily schedule is nonsensical and...

The 12 line daily schedule is nonsensical and doesn’t tally with the stated annual hours. I do hope they publish a little more detail especially around supposed radar performance! Knowing MOD they’ll...
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2021, 10:47
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

Between Jordan and Saudi there are an awful lot...

Between Jordan and Saudi there are an awful lot of 60 series jets available to purchase today. The 63a in Jordan also have the combat wing.
Forum: Military Aviation
13th Nov 2021, 07:26
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

Having spoken to the folks at Raptor Aviation...

Having spoken to the folks at Raptor Aviation yesterday, it appears Air USA found a buyer for their Hawk mk67s. Unsurprisingly they wouldn't disclose who the buyer may be.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2021, 17:16
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

That is what I am lead to believe. Support costs,...

That is what I am lead to believe. Support costs, particularly pyro and P408 engines are increasing with particularly long lead times too. I hope the UK CAA sees sense and doesn’t allow them to fly...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2021, 10:31
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

Good old C-FGZT, A-4N Ayit, Bureau Number 159544...

Good old C-FGZT, A-4N Ayit, Bureau Number 159544 built in 1976. The first, technically second as Elta/IAI had already trialled it in a Skyhawk, with the very small SW&P EL/M-2052 radar that happens...
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2021, 08:54
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

Not on that budget, sources tell me that last...

Not on that budget, sources tell me that last time folk enquired with Saab you were looking at iro $20k per flight hour as a ball park figure.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2021, 05:47
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

As mentioned elsewhere, Kirlin at Air USA hasn’t...

As mentioned elsewhere, Kirlin at Air USA hasn’t the funds to a) acquire them and b) put a new centre barrel in them. They’re pretty much at the end unless this is done.
Forum: Military Aviation
12th Nov 2021, 05:45
Replies: 414
Views: 109,002
Posted By DuckDodgers

In a word, no. The Bucc will never fly, ditto the...

In a word, no. The Bucc will never fly, ditto the Fitter. As for the Phantom, that’s a parts bird with many systems removed. Quite rightly the Dept of State made the determination not to approve the...
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