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- 25 Sep 2015, 15:29
- Forum: Joint Service
- Topic: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
- Replies: 6095
- Views: 1753422
Re: F-35B Lightning II (RN & RAF)
I can believe it. There would be lots of duplication of roles and missing out on the huge economies of scale the Americans can provide. The UK is actually in a very good position industrially speaking, manufacturing 15% of every F35 is a massive deal so native assembly is small compared to this. Be...
- 04 Sep 2015, 09:18
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Boeing RC-135W Airseeker/Rivet Joint (RAF)
- Replies: 101
- Views: 65604
Re: RC-135W Airseeker (ex 'Rivet Joint') (RAF)
I can imagine if they HAD repainted them, the DM would be howling with indignation about cutting personnel then spending £3mn on a paint job which wasn't needed.
Personally if what the Yanks have going on works, why bother? From a plane geek perspective, I love the snoopy look anyway.
Personally if what the Yanks have going on works, why bother? From a plane geek perspective, I love the snoopy look anyway.
- 28 Aug 2015, 14:56
- Forum: Joint Service
- Topic: Future UK Maritime Patrol Options
- Replies: 1217
- Views: 457854
Re: Future UK Maritime Patrol Options
Just gunna chuck this into the mix. I like the article & think there's decent enough discussion in the comments, but I still favour P-8 + AAS. Hopefully it bears fruit.
http://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2015/07/j ... -poseidon/
http://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2015/07/j ... -poseidon/
- 27 Aug 2015, 20:02
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
- Replies: 2828
- Views: 770708
Re: Typhoon
I don't envy the bloke who has to drop the Paveway's if the ship they're aiming at has a self defence suite which is complex enough to require a major saturation attack to defeat.
- 21 Aug 2015, 22:17
- Forum: Joint Service
- Topic: F-35B Lightning (RAF & RN)
- Replies: 6095
- Views: 1753422
Re: F-35B Lightning II (RN & RAF)
Agreed, I liked the idea in theory but a sea bird she ain't.~UNiOnJaCk~ wrote:This. From all i have heard about the proposal it was an abortion of an idea.
- 02 Aug 2015, 08:10
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
- Replies: 5664
- Views: 1482767
- 09 Jul 2015, 08:11
- Forum: Joint Service
- Topic: Future UK Maritime Patrol Options
- Replies: 1217
- Views: 457854
Re: Future UK Maritime Patrol Options
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-33455728
I like Mark Urban, probably the best at what he does at the BBC because he's got a decent military/defence repertoire.
I like Mark Urban, probably the best at what he does at the BBC because he's got a decent military/defence repertoire.
- 30 Jun 2015, 19:25
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Airbus A400M Atlas (RAF)
- Replies: 394
- Views: 157108
Re: Airbus A400M Atlas (RAF)
French SF are getting around it by getting a pair of KC-130's too IIRC.
- 15 Jun 2015, 15:03
- Forum: Joint Service
- Topic: Future UK Maritime Patrol Options
- Replies: 1217
- Views: 457854
Re: Future UK Maritime Patrol Options
Probably why BAE Systems are developing expendable drones which can be deployed by the P-8 equipped with MAD booms, it's all about the network.
- 15 Jun 2015, 05:40
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
- Replies: 15455
- Views: 4442838
Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
The fantasy fleet is strong with this one.
Don't expect to see more than 2 escorts of any flavour on a routine basis. That's all the Cougar deployments have ever had IIRC. Any more would be on an 'as-needed' basis.
Don't expect to see more than 2 escorts of any flavour on a routine basis. That's all the Cougar deployments have ever had IIRC. Any more would be on an 'as-needed' basis.
- 08 Jun 2015, 09:28
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ships worth saving
- Replies: 15
- Views: 737
Re: Ships worth saving
I'd have loved us to have kept Vanguard, you can find a video ~4-5mins long talking about breaking her up. It felt funny watching them cut the gun barrels off.
- 08 Jun 2015, 09:25
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
- Replies: 15455
- Views: 4442838
Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
10 sets in total I believe.
- 06 Jun 2015, 17:21
- Forum: Joint Service
- Topic: Future UK Maritime Patrol Options
- Replies: 1217
- Views: 457854
Re: Future UK Maritime Patrol Options
I'm putting my money on 2018, no sooner IMO. Seedcorners have already extended. And who said the training had to be done in the UK? ^This. In my head I imagine staged leasing of airfares similar to C-17 procurement with gradual training in the US in the short/medium term then brought over here like...
- 24 May 2015, 15:25
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: AW101 Merlin Helicopter (RN)
- Replies: 513
- Views: 315575
Re: Merlin helicopters
so we can send 8 less capable wildcats to sea and give ships much more flexibility. Remember Merlins also have to cover the RFA's so thats less airframes available for frigates and destroyers Bold claim, especially considering that's not entirely true. If you're talking ASW then true, but arguably ...
- 24 May 2015, 14:13
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: AW101 Merlin Helicopter (RN)
- Replies: 513
- Views: 315575
Re: Merlin helicopters
On the subject of upgrading the other 8, I think it should be one of the priorities . Surely it cant cost massive amounts and it will be a very useful capability, especially if we need to renew the focus on sub hunting. Looking at the past costs you could estimate 100-150 million which seems like a...
- 24 May 2015, 13:57
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: AW101 Merlin Helicopter (RN)
- Replies: 513
- Views: 315575
Re: Merlin helicopters
I assume that the manning of the carriers would be provided on the basis that only one would be in service at any one time. It could be difficult (to put it mildly) to find an entire extra crew, trained and experienced in operating the carrier, at short notice. And that's assuming the spare carrier...
- 23 May 2015, 22:44
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: AW101 Merlin Helicopter (RN)
- Replies: 513
- Views: 315575
Re: Merlin helicopters
Only in the case of a national emergency could that be considered. Anything less and then that'd be a no. But that's just my opinion.Old RN wrote:One key question surely is whether we ever expect to have both CVFs at sea at once? Falklands 2.0?
- 23 May 2015, 21:50
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: AW101 Merlin Helicopter (RN)
- Replies: 513
- Views: 315575
Re: Merlin helicopters
Why do those 8 need to be upgraded to HM2 and included in the fleet? The fleet of 30 will sustain 25 in the forward fleet, with 14 of those earmarked for the carrier (which is plenty for AEW/ASW). The remaining 11 have to cover other deployments like Type 23 when in reality there's usually never mor...
- 18 May 2015, 09:24
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
- Replies: 15455
- Views: 4442838
Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
A capable Sim. aboard QE will be a huge benefit to the crews, so surely a compartment will be dedicated to this aboard ship? Certainly man-portable size would be sensible. http://www.sldinfo.com/the-royal-navy-and-the-royal-air-force-prepare-for-cross-domain-transformation-the-f-35-and-the-queen-el...
- 15 May 2015, 09:52
- Forum: Joint Service
- Topic: Future UK Maritime Patrol Options
- Replies: 1217
- Views: 457854
Re: Future UK Maritime Patrol Options
Are we really having a discussion on the semantics of blimp versus airship?
- 04 May 2015, 13:37
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Astute Class Attack Submarine (SSN) (RN)
- Replies: 850
- Views: 304343
Re: Astute Class Submarines (SSN)
Claims Ambush hasn't made her maiden voyage, pretty sure she was alongside in Brazil not too long ago.