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- 17 Nov 2016, 14:48
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper/Protector (UCAV) (RAF)
- Replies: 289
- Views: 141734
Re: General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper (UCAV) (RAF)
No sign of equipment integrations yet, from Brimstone 2 and Paveway IV to the "Seaspray Pod".
- 15 Nov 2016, 10:42
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: AW101 Merlin Helicopter (RN)
- Replies: 513
- Views: 316883
Re: Merlin helicopters
The three engines are in place to supply hotel power and for OEO/TEO redundancy. Merlin was designed to operate between sea level and cruising altitude, a long way away from support, for a long time, in rough Atlantic conditions while carrying a lot of equipment, reliably and safely. In that, it exc...
- 15 Nov 2016, 09:48
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 1013
- Views: 435900
Re: Type 23 Frigate (Duke Class) (RN) [News Only]
HMS Argyll is the vessel missing out completely on PGMU. She's already undergoing LIFEX Programme work at the moment to bring her through to her out of service in 2023 when the PGMU's will still rolling out with the rest of the fleet, so there's no point in delaying her return to service to receive ...
- 14 Nov 2016, 16:22
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 1995
- Views: 567207
Re: Type 45 Destroyer (Daring Class) (RN) [News Only]
Reminds me of the defunct Sea Wolf VLS cells on the Fort-class.
- 14 Nov 2016, 16:13
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (MRA Mk.1) (RAF)
- Replies: 1271
- Views: 467221
Re: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (Future Maritime Patrol Aircraft) (RAF)
P-8A currently carries Harpoon 1C. Increment 2 is meant to be bringing Harpoon 2+, with work starting this year and carrying through to 2022. At least according to the FY15 DOT&E report which can drift out of date quickly. Either of the above would likely be available for UK use with a FMS when ...
- 29 Aug 2015, 16:10
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Apache Attack Helicopter (British Army Air Corps)
- Replies: 614
- Views: 214947
Re: Apache Attack Helicopter (Army Air Corps)
You probably want to keep an eye on the RWUAS, RWUAS-CCD and TMUAS programmes.
- 29 Aug 2015, 15:22
- Forum: British Army
- Topic: Apache Attack Helicopter (British Army Air Corps)
- Replies: 614
- Views: 214947
Re: Apache Attack Helicopter (Army Air Corps)
Watchkeeper WK450 is the nominal replacement for Gazelle.shark bait wrote:Gazelle too?marktigger wrote:or some AW139's to replace Lynx ah9
- 29 May 2015, 14:42
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: BAE Taranis (UCAV Demonstrator) (BAE Systems/MOD)
- Replies: 90
- Views: 50710
Re: Taranis (UCAV Demonstrator) (BAE Systems/MOD)
Specifically the UK and France have funded development of UCAV demonstrators separately with the intention of coming back together to determine the way forward. With regards purpose, although aerial supremacy is the ultimate end goal (KPP's covering speed of decision making, reaction and performance...
- 22 May 2015, 15:38
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: AW101 Merlin Helicopter (RN)
- Replies: 513
- Views: 316883
- 13 May 2015, 12:37
- Forum: Joint Service
- Topic: Future UK Maritime Patrol Options
- Replies: 1217
- Views: 458711
Re: Future UK Maritime Patrol Options
Zephyr After a five-person hand launch the Model 7 takes a full daylight cycle to achieve its minimum operating altitude of around 40,000' which it maintains during the first night cycle before operating up to 70,000' in following daylight cycles. The Model 8 is targeting superior performance but i...