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by Tinman
23 Feb 2018, 18:59
Forum: British Army
Topic: Section Infantry Weapons
Replies: 1476
Views: 431484
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Re: Section infantry weapons

I like the look of the M27.
by Tinman
09 Feb 2018, 00:48
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
Replies: 2804
Views: 763453
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Re: Typhoon

http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/190568/royal-air-force-claims-eurofighter-to-become-%E2%80%98world%E2%80%99s-most-potent-fighter%E2%80%99.html UK Royal Air Force Hails Eurofighter Capability Improvements to Create ‘World’s Most Potent Fighter’ "Gp. Capt. John Cunningha...
by Tinman
26 Dec 2017, 12:32
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Airbus A330 Voyager (MRTT) (RAF)
Replies: 416
Views: 194572
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Re: Airbus A330 Voyager (MRTT) (RAF)

downsizer wrote:
Tinman wrote:
shark bait wrote:I never suggested that.

My suggestion is a move to Voyager could be beneficial.
Have you ever deployed operationally?
You win the internet!
He sounds more and more like meerkat from arrse.
by Tinman
22 Dec 2017, 23:05
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Airbus A330 Voyager (MRTT) (RAF)
Replies: 416
Views: 194572
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Re: Airbus A330 Voyager (MRTT) (RAF)

shark bait wrote:I never suggested that.

My suggestion is a move to Voyager could be beneficial.
Have you ever deployed operationally?
by Tinman
21 Oct 2017, 19:55
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (MRA Mk.1) (RAF)
Replies: 1271
Views: 456225
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Re: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (Future Maritime Patrol Aircraft) (RAF)

It is interesting that every topic gets a mudslinger coming out, with assertations (most often without facts) that other people then feel obliged to put right - with facts. I suspect this is a new journalistic research method, and on my part I am done with it. My earlier response to such behavior w...
by Tinman
15 Oct 2017, 18:40
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: AW101 Merlin Helicopter (RN)
Replies: 513
Views: 273071
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Re: Merlin helicopters

shark bait wrote:does it really matter whose badge is on the side?
Yes, as each of the services have differing T&C's, the army tend to be more right you are this age now Foxtrot oscar.
by Tinman
14 Oct 2017, 18:31
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: AW101 Merlin Helicopter (RN)
Replies: 513
Views: 273071
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Re: Merlin helicopters

Its also why we ended up with loads of heavy lift helicopters and no proper assault and utility machines. The RAF wouldn't want the Blackhawk for instance, because it would be so obvious that it should belong to the AAC their would be a risk of them losing it. In my opinion with JHC they are trying...
by Tinman
13 Oct 2017, 12:03
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
Replies: 2804
Views: 763453
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Re: Typhoon

sunstersun wrote:https://theaviationist.com/2017/10/...d ... bYWwDuK.99

3rd crash in a short period of time.
They have a long way to go to catch up with the F16 and F18.
by Tinman
05 Oct 2017, 18:56
Forum: British Army
Topic: Apache Attack Helicopter (British Army Air Corps)
Replies: 612
Views: 211814
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Re: Apache Attack Helicopter (Army Air Corps)

The AH64E buy, plus wildcat will provide the Army a credible capability. Pleased to hear rumours of an MH47 buy for JPR and SF.
by Tinman
05 Aug 2017, 16:09
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Scimitar Class Fast Patrol Vessels (RN)
Replies: 104
Views: 48011
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Re: Scimitar Class Patrol Vessel (RN)

Perhaps what is needed is a 30mm weapon that uses 30mm x 173 APFSDS-T rounds. These are supercavitating and hence very good at putting holes in boats below the waterline. Somewhat depends upon Gib's rules of engagement... Take the Oerlikon 20mm cannon from the Batch 1 River Class. The only money sp...
by Tinman
05 Aug 2017, 16:02
Forum: British Army
Topic: Boxer / Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV)
Replies: 2802
Views: 714580
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Re: British Army Future Wheeled APC

I predict no MIV for the foreseeable future, with the mini SDSR, more focus on MMA, MPA, T31.
by Tinman
31 Jul 2017, 23:44
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
Replies: 2804
Views: 763453
United Kingdom

Re: Typhoon

That was my addition (IN CAPITALS, as some news on that front are to be expected... £40m is not a lot, though?) Aye, had guessed that's what you meant and liked the thinking, made sense to me. Like you say unfortunately £40m doesn't seem quite enough to get something at SPECTRE level (wasn't it som...
by Tinman
25 Jul 2017, 11:07
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (MRA Mk.1) (RAF)
Replies: 1271
Views: 456225
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Re: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (Future Maritime Patrol Aircraft) (RAF)

Pongoglo wrote:
MRCA wrote: Wellconsidering for last I don't know 50 years we've not used US fastjets or mpa a/c and guess what not using a US aircraft hasn't stopped us not being interoperable.
Umm - Phantom??
Chinnook, E3, Airseeker, Sea King, C130j, Griffin.
by Tinman
20 Jul 2017, 01:40
Forum: British Army
Topic: Multi Role Vehicle – Protected - MRV(P)
Replies: 767
Views: 225855
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Re: Multi Role Vehicle – Protected - MRV(P)

Jackal & Foxhound? That's 400+400 vehicles... plus the Panthers A hundred for each location? 603 Sqn Edinburgh, Scotland 606 Sqn RAF Benson, Oxfordshire 609 Sqn RAF Leeming, Yorkshire 2503 Sqn RAF Waddington, Lincolnshire 2620 Sqn RAF Marham, Norfolk 2622 Sqn RAF Lossiemouth, Moray 2623 Sqn RAF...
by Tinman
15 Jul 2017, 10:40
Forum: British Army
Topic: Multi Role Vehicle – Protected - MRV(P)
Replies: 767
Views: 225855
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Re: Multi Role Vehicle – Protected - MRV(P)

Never knew we had so much Land Rovers!! Is the figure including those in the RAF and RN. I imagine their are a few in storage, including Ambulance versions. I am led to believe the jackel may be getting transfered to the RAF Regiment. Foxhoud also. The previous one they were given was a dog of an a...
by Tinman
15 Jul 2017, 10:39
Forum: British Army
Topic: Section Infantry Weapons
Replies: 1476
Views: 431484
United Kingdom

Re: Section infantry weapons

marktigger wrote:
Tinman wrote:
How large is the NZ buy? You are a SLR fanboi, I am L85a2. Funny that.
NZ buy is about 9000. if Lewis Machine tool could produce in higher volume and maintain the quality
Maybe the MOD will see how the NZ buy goes, the LMT AR15 and AR10 actions are the smoothest I have ever fired.
by Tinman
12 Jul 2017, 01:08
Forum: British Army
Topic: Section Infantry Weapons
Replies: 1476
Views: 431484
United Kingdom

Re: Section infantry weapons

got hands on the "New" generation SA80's yesterday and reaquainted with the SLR which was lighter, better balanced and much more user friendly than the current rifle. Also got hands on the L29a1 very nice could this be the way ahead? as a General service rifle? the Kiwi's are getting the ...
by Tinman
12 Jul 2017, 01:06
Forum: British Army
Topic: Multi Role Vehicle – Protected - MRV(P)
Replies: 767
Views: 225855
United Kingdom

Re: Multi Role Vehicle – Protected - MRV(P)

bobp wrote:
WhitestElephant wrote:Never knew we had so much Land Rovers!!
Is the figure including those in the RAF and RN. I imagine their are a few in storage, including Ambulance versions.
I am led to believe the jackel may be getting transfered to the RAF Regiment.
by Tinman
05 Jul 2017, 06:26
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Type 26 Frigate (City Class) (RN) [News Only]
Replies: 5461
Views: 1464472
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Re: Type 26 Global Combat Ship [News Only]

As for T26 effectiveness, I think it's been many decades since anyone has been able to gauge any warship by just looking at a picture and a short list of highlights. Seems to me that the online commentators that try to do that are rather dumb. Mentioning no names. If that's so, then you can say tha...
by Tinman
04 Jul 2017, 17:09
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (MRA Mk.1) (RAF)
Replies: 1271
Views: 456225
United Kingdom

Re: Boeing P-8A Poseidon (Future Maritime Patrol Aircraft) (RAF)

downsizer wrote:Worried about the important stuff eh?
The fat lads in the back need pies.
by Tinman
24 Jun 2017, 23:59
Forum: British Army
Topic: Section Infantry Weapons
Replies: 1476
Views: 431484
United Kingdom

Re: Section infantry weapons

sangin is only one battlefield Tinman I know of at least 3 incidents where 7.62 has out performed 5.56 both at range and at close quarters. The recoil case is over stated have seen fairly slightly built girls handle 7.662 with no problems. Spoken personally to a gunner who was more than happy the i...
by Tinman
24 Jun 2017, 01:25
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Eurofighter Typhoon (RAF)
Replies: 2804
Views: 763453
United Kingdom

Re: Typhoon

It is the low numbers of airframes per squadron that concerns me, with each squadron having only 12 on the books. These rotate out of deep maintenance, but how many can be reasonably deemed full serviceable per squadron at any one time. I know retaining squadrons numbers is the equivalent of army c...
by Tinman
24 Jun 2017, 01:23
Forum: British Army
Topic: Section Infantry Weapons
Replies: 1476
Views: 431484
United Kingdom

Re: Section infantry weapons

care to elaborate Tin man where 5.56mm has been more successful at stopping an enemy than 7.62x51? recoil, for starters, then you have the fact you can carry more rounds. Oh and accuracy. I am talking about your run of the mill infateer, hitting what he shoots at, whilst under contact. A lot of peo...
by Tinman
19 Jun 2017, 16:26
Forum: British Army
Topic: Section Infantry Weapons
Replies: 1476
Views: 431484
United Kingdom

Re: Section infantry weapons

7.62x51 is well documented as succeeding where 5.56x45 fails and that stretches back to the 1960's The 5.56mmx45 succeds in where the 7.62mm fails also. A lot of information there, for the others to take up the baton (a discussion forum, this, I believe?) and carry on with the , err, discussion ?
by Tinman
19 Jun 2017, 14:02
Forum: British Army
Topic: Section Infantry Weapons
Replies: 1476
Views: 431484
United Kingdom

Re: Section infantry weapons

marktigger wrote:7.62x51 is well documented as succeeding where 5.56x45 fails and that stretches back to the 1960's
The 5.56mmx45 succeds in where the 7.62mm fails also.