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by Boertjie
06 Aug 2021, 12:44
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Puma Helicopter (RAF)
Replies: 380
Views: 89569
South Africa

Re: Puma Helicopter (RAF)

@ Ron5 Those Hercs proofed themselves many times over. That said, how many troops can be carried? Those modified gun-ships are dedicated heave assault platforms used against poorly armed targets with very little Air defense. I do not see them being used against a sophisticated ground force in force....
by Boertjie
06 Aug 2021, 12:37
Forum: Royal Air Force
Topic: Puma Helicopter (RAF)
Replies: 380
Views: 89569
South Africa

Re: Puma Helicopter (RAF)

That "Armed" Puma is nothing but a dream boat. Can someone explain to me how that nose canon gets it's ammo fed to it? Through the cockpit where the pilots sits?? Really!! Also, how many troops can be carried when both hardpoints an each side have attached ordinance? Anything more than a s...
by Boertjie
11 May 2021, 14:56
Forum: British Army
Topic: Royal Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery future developments
Replies: 865
Views: 293208
South Africa

Re: Royal Artillery/Royal Horse Artillery future developments

With Denel going down the drain slowly, maybe BAE can buy a fair stake, with IP, and get that G6-52 for you guys. Then you'll be able to get that over 70km range you all so eagerly want?? https://youtu.be/p63LOdc12kA https://youtu.be/NKIRTvgMih8 For the lighter forces, mounting the T7-105 turret on ...
by Boertjie
09 Mar 2020, 13:42
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409439
South Africa

Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

One also need to consider the fact that you'll have to add nuclear propulsion which will turn up the cost even more. Will this work for them? Do not know if this makes any sense? If one has to add a plug of 25m and nuclear and EMALS, then you sit with much more cost and less space for additional air...
by Boertjie
04 Sep 2019, 09:20
Forum: Royal Navy
Topic: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion
Replies: 15444
Views: 4409439
South Africa

Re: Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers - News and Discussion

Doesn't make sense to fly them if you have the carrier to do it!