mikews
Leading Aircraftman
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Post by mikews on Jul 19, 2014 12:48:11 GMT 12
Hi
My name is Mike Wesley-Smith and I am a 3 News Reporter. I am doing some research into Missing Aircraft in New Zealand.
I was wondering if anyone knew what the NZ Orion's search capabilities were (i.e. could they detect wreckage located under dense bush/ice/snow)? Is searching in Alpine regions particularly difficult?
Any advice would be very much appreciated.
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Post by phil on Jul 19, 2014 13:49:55 GMT 12
I'd suggest you forward your questions to Defence communications group: Air Force Public Relations Air Staff HQNZDF Private Bag Wellington New Zealand Or you could use their online form: forms.nzdf.mil.nz/airforce/pr.htmlThey can then forward your request to the appropriate 5 SQN personnel for comment, rather than relying on the semi informed opinion you will probably get on here. Although the P-3K2 has an enhanced over land capability, it is still primarily a maritime aircraft. |
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Post by ErrolC on Jul 19, 2014 13:56:29 GMT 12
Quite, especially as the sensor and avionics fit of the Orions has been greatly upgraded recently, so few non-current service members will be familiar with it.
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Post by beagle on Jul 19, 2014 16:35:03 GMT 12
it still has installed 24 sensors that were there back in 1966, and they work the same as they did back then.
These sensors are so good they will never be replaced.
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Post by Radialicious on Jul 19, 2014 19:30:24 GMT 12
Those sensors being the Mk. 1 eyeball Beags?
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Post by beagle on Jul 19, 2014 20:22:13 GMT 12
that'll be the ones.
the ones up the front end are the ones you want to be working ok all the time
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