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- 21 Aug 2021, 22:37
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: River Class (OPV) (RN)
- Replies: 5411
- Views: 1420997
Re: River Class (OPV) (RN)
Rather striking, fairly odd ( in a good way) Not as good as the camo on Spey & Tamar but very cool.
- 14 Aug 2021, 11:17
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
- Replies: 15445
- Views: 4410478
- 13 Aug 2021, 00:53
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 32 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]
- Replies: 553
- Views: 112739
Re: Type 32 General Purpose Frigate [News Only]
I know it's been said plenty of times before but how's about given the T31 is based on the Iver Huitfeldt class then use the bigger Absalon as the base of the T32. Lots in common but far more space for mother ship stuff on the Absalon. No need to reinvent the wheel when a perfectly good option is ri...
- 29 Jul 2021, 00:52
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Future ASW
- Replies: 560
- Views: 177418
Re: Future ASW
By the comments made by my RAF mate over the weekend an additional batch to support my local P8s would be most welcome. He's still hopeful of 3 more P8s at Lossie but dedicated MPA drones would be a nice addition.
- 29 Jul 2021, 00:32
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Puma Helicopter (RAF)
- Replies: 380
- Views: 89641
Re: Puma Helicopter (RAF)
The 149 certainly strikes me as the most sensible choice particularly when job creation & UK content is taken into account.
Perhaps wee additional order for some weapons pylon equipped variants for the AAC. Punt the Wildcats off to the RN.
Perhaps wee additional order for some weapons pylon equipped variants for the AAC. Punt the Wildcats off to the RN.
- 22 Jul 2021, 13:38
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Airbus A330 Voyager (MRTT) (RAF)
- Replies: 416
- Views: 194654
Re: Airbus A330 Voyager (MRTT) (RAF)
https://news.sky.com/story/babcock-and-rolls-royce-plot-sale-of-stakes-in-raf-voyager-contractor-airtanker-12359730 Two of Britain's biggest manufacturers are hoisting a 'for sale' sign over their stakes in AirTanker, the company behind the RAF's Voyager refuelling fleet. Sky News has learnt that B...
- 18 Jul 2021, 08:34
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Project Mosquito / Lightweight Affordable Novel Combat Aircraft (LANCA)
- Replies: 128
- Views: 35646
Re: Project Mosquito / Lightweight Affordable Novel Combat Aircraft (LANCA)
Yes it does. 2 at the back by the tanker.Ron5 wrote:So the RAF poster doesn't show F-35 in its future. Quel suprise
- 09 Jul 2021, 11:02
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
- Replies: 15445
- Views: 4410478
Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
At about 3.30 mins in is the Merlin landing or on plane guard?
Awfully expensive chopper for that. Maybe should have kept some Lynx for that.
Awfully expensive chopper for that. Maybe should have kept some Lynx for that.
- 20 Jun 2021, 13:23
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: National Flagship for Britain
- Replies: 148
- Views: 16328
Re: National Flagship for Britain
Why not make it a training vessel. Some nations navy's still operate a tall ship for training & cadets. Could we not do similar with this project ?
- 02 Jun 2021, 00:14
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
- Replies: 2804
- Views: 764240
Re: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
I await it flying over my house if it visits Lossie. Fair few houses it could do repeated low passes over to piss folk offCooper wrote:I love this for no other reason than it triggered the Scottish separatist twats on Twatter.
...the jet should be flown over their houses, every fucking day.
- 27 May 2021, 20:49
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Type 31 Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
- Replies: 8470
- Views: 2143243
Re: Type 31 General Purpose Frigate (Inspiration Class) [News Only]
12 missiles per ship is pretty pointless.
- 02 May 2021, 19:11
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Boeing Chinook (RAF)
- Replies: 310
- Views: 133326
Re: Boeing Chinook (RAF)
I forgot its nameRon5 wrote:Dahedd wrote:the new Brazilian beastie
- 28 Apr 2021, 19:23
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Boeing Chinook (RAF)
- Replies: 310
- Views: 133326
Re: Boeing Chinook (RAF)
A purchase of these or the new Brazilian beastie could be handy.Ron5 wrote:End result of two shagged out C-130's ..
- 21 Apr 2021, 11:13
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2617
- Views: 480026
Re: Australian Defence Force
Interesting viewpoint though the cost of adopting the Canberra class for f35b operations was not included this would likely include a thermion coating to the deck and new radars before even the cost of the f35b acquisition, Australia has to of course compare the different options in meeting objecti...
- 20 Apr 2021, 19:02
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Australian Defence Force
- Replies: 2617
- Views: 480026
Re: Australian Defence Force
Found this post on YouTube at lunch time. Thought it pretty in depth & thought provoking.
- 17 Apr 2021, 17:02
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: RN anti-ship missiles
- Replies: 1030
- Views: 242293
Re: RN anti-ship missiles
We should however look to be able fit one or two of these on the Albion's as and when it could help to cover the LRG If it was feasible to do this then why (other than cost i guess) stop at the Albions. Role it out over as many of the auxiliaries as possible. Nothing in that case to stop the remain...
- 08 Apr 2021, 14:59
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ships
- Replies: 178
- Views: 28138
Re: Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ships
Duh. Missed that totally.
Was too busy looking at the full spec sheet.
Was too busy looking at the full spec sheet.
- 08 Apr 2021, 04:38
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ships
- Replies: 178
- Views: 28138
Re: Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ships
No moon pool? Would that not be the best way to deploy UUVs.
Though that'd limit the size available i guess?
Though that'd limit the size available i guess?
- 05 Apr 2021, 23:14
- Forum: Joint Service
- Topic: U.K. UAV's/Drones
- Replies: 325
- Views: 127712
Re: U.K. UAV's/Drones
best to have a base on the equator. Suggestions ? https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fbagpipe.news%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F05%2Fmap-showing-ascension.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fbagpipe.news%2F2019%2F05%2F02%2Fthe-ascending-piper%2F&tbnid=plvqoOo3fVfamM&vet=12ahUK...
- 05 Apr 2021, 15:00
- Forum: Joint Service
- Topic: U.K. UAV's/Drones
- Replies: 325
- Views: 127712
Re: U.K. UAV's/Drones
Is this the Zephyr program with a different name or something new ?
To operate we'd apparently be best to have a base on the equator. Suggestions ?
To operate we'd apparently be best to have a base on the equator. Suggestions ?
- 03 Apr 2021, 22:26
- Forum: Royal Navy
- Topic: AW101 Merlin Helicopter (RN)
- Replies: 513
- Views: 273188
Re: AW101 Merlin Helicopter (RN)
I'd like to think given how effective the Merlin is that they would realise the benefit of keeping production going. Just look at how old the Chinook is for example.
- 01 Apr 2021, 23:38
- Forum: Royal Air Force
- Topic: Puma Helicopter (RAF)
- Replies: 380
- Views: 89641
Re: Puma Helicopter (RAF)
https://www.janes.com/defence-news/news ... er-in-2021
James has this article which seems interesting. Is there any difference between the Leonardo AW139 & Boeing MH139?
James has this article which seems interesting. Is there any difference between the Leonardo AW139 & Boeing MH139?
- 27 Mar 2021, 15:28
- Forum: Joint Service
- Topic: BAE Hawk (RAF & RN)
- Replies: 149
- Views: 70738
Re: BAE Hawk (RAF & RN)
Jensy wrote:No doubt the Red Arrows will be surprised to hear that they're now flying Hawk T2...
T1 Typhoons for the Arrows please. Even if its 5 or 6 instead of 9. Total fantasy i know.
- 26 Mar 2021, 00:18
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: Hellenic Armed Forces (Greece)
- Replies: 79
- Views: 7192
Re: Hellenic Armed Forces (Greece)
inch wrote:Wondering if uk gov offering a couple of type 23 immediately as looking likely in review to be retired with the arrowhead 140 offer ?
See if they fancy some cheap Typhoons in the deal as well
- 26 Mar 2021, 00:16
- Forum: Defence Elsewhere
- Topic: French Armed Forces
- Replies: 1868
- Views: 125801
Re: French Armed Forces
Herc dropping assault boats & a combat tanker with air to air refuelled helicopters...shock horrorxav wrote:
It does make the UK decision to ditch the Herc look odd.