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Post by kiwirico on Jan 29, 2021 8:59:41 GMT 12
Don't know if the Tiger is the right chopper for RNZAF, but it would be a good idea to have a armed helicopter in future for UN led operations in future conflicts to support ground troops or NH.90's escort.
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Post by kiwirico on Nov 24, 2020 6:52:48 GMT 12
Well, what does this mean? Possible extra flying assets next to the four P-8A? Pretty much have to take it at face-value... it states, as per last DCP, that EMAC is a capability (take it as read that it will be unarmed) being looked at to compliment the P-8A by taking up some of the civvy tasks expected of the latter... SAR, general EEZ patrol taskings etc. The project is a way off deciding what the capability will consist of but the potential options are listed... satellite; RPA; fixed-wing piloted aircraft are all contenders and the final mix could be any combination of 1, 2 or all 3 of these.... early days. Thanks Gibbo, would be interesting to see what it will bring. Sure I like the P-72/ATR-72 idea. Let's cross fingers and hope it will bring something good.
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Post by kiwirico on Nov 22, 2020 9:43:03 GMT 12
Well, what does this mean? Possible extra flying assets next to the four P-8A?
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Post by kiwirico on Apr 2, 2020 0:08:16 GMT 12
Well well... congrats to the RNZAF with just four Patrol aircraft. Shame...
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Post by kiwirico on Nov 24, 2019 8:12:42 GMT 12
Just a bit disapointed that only five will be bought. A was pretty sure that six would be the number of aircraft.
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Post by kiwirico on Oct 9, 2019 6:19:13 GMT 12
I noticed various times the option of secondhand C-17's from US. But there are no surplus C-17's right now. Despite a recent deactivation of a Air Force Reserve unit with C-17's they have been distributed to other squadrons.
No chance to see any C-17 soon available for RNZAF.
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Post by kiwirico on Jun 17, 2019 3:09:23 GMT 12
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Post by kiwirico on Apr 10, 2019 6:53:00 GMT 12
I thought this topic was about A.400 or new transport aircraft 😂
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Post by kiwirico on Mar 17, 2019 1:12:18 GMT 12
Are the mentioned additional 3 Agusta A.109 still on the list to be purchased? I doubt it...IIRC their purchase was never formally announced but rather on a plan of some sort. At least one DCP has come & gone since they were first mooted and that last DCP did not mention them at all. It's important to understand anything recommended in a DCP or similar document is absolutely not a given until we see public confirmation from Govt that a purchase has been contracted, as there are too many variables (ie: Govt's & Policy) that change in the intervening years. Thanks for reply. I guess you are right. A possible order would be difficult also as the A.109 is no longer produced? Or am I wrong 🤔
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Post by kiwirico on Mar 16, 2019 22:54:00 GMT 12
I try to find more info on evaluation of the Bell 47 replacement. Besides the winner, the A.109LUH what other types have been looked at and evaluated? Any pictures of that available? Thanks
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Post by kiwirico on Mar 16, 2019 10:30:52 GMT 12
Are the mentioned additional 3 Agusta A.109 still on the list to be purchased?
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Post by kiwirico on Mar 14, 2019 23:34:30 GMT 12
Well well... now you see how stupid it is to buy a future C-130 replacement that could not transport a helicopter like the NH 90.
Should have bought two C-17's three years ago.
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Post by kiwirico on Mar 14, 2019 23:32:02 GMT 12
I was wondering, before the F-16A/B was selected to replace the A-4's... did RNZAF considered the Hawk 200 as a serious candidate? I frequently read that the Hawk 200 was seen as a likely asset... although I have doubt if they could take the task the A-4 did 🙄 KiwiRico From memory the Hawk was looked at as part of the Whineray Review (along with alternates, like rotary platforms). Basically it failed the policy benefit test because it lacked utility in two of the three primary roles (being maritime strike, interdiction and CAS). Could you tell what rotary platforms were looked at?
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Post by kiwirico on Mar 10, 2019 10:12:05 GMT 12
I think fire fighting should be a part of the Air Force. We, in the Netherlands, have been doing this since we operate a fleet of both Eurocopter Cougars and CH-47D Chinooks (mid 1990's till now). Almost every air arm in Europe use Air Force or Army helicopters for this; from BELL 212 to EH.101 or the larger Chinooks. They train to do this frequently. However, no idea if NH.90 could do this job.
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Post by kiwirico on Mar 8, 2019 7:39:29 GMT 12
I was wondering, before the F-16A/B was selected to replace the A-4's... did RNZAF considered the Hawk 200 as a serious candidate? I frequently read that the Hawk 200 was seen as a likely asset... although I have doubt if they could take the task the A-4 did 🙄
KiwiRico
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Post by kiwirico on Mar 4, 2019 20:25:28 GMT 12
In case just 2 A-400's are bought... sure there will be a second type added (C-295 or C-27J class). If the C-130J is the winner... then I am afraid it will be it.
Let's wait I expect some news soon.
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Post by kiwirico on Jan 31, 2019 20:35:36 GMT 12
It's very silent over here. Maybe a sign on the wall 🤔
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Post by kiwirico on Jan 20, 2019 9:28:53 GMT 12
Pretty sure NZDF are wanting another type of airframe to compliment the P-8 and they were also talking about drones... HC-130J is looking good. Although I would really see such another extra type like C-295MPA, could a MPA version of the Super King Air 350 not a better option ?
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Post by kiwirico on Jan 15, 2019 6:48:55 GMT 12
This is two years later and perhaps you don't need the info any more but, from my log book, we had 6203,05,06,08,10,51,53,54 at Iswahjudi. We arrived on 14 Sep 1979, flew for a couple of days (one FAC exercise, one simulated "ship" strike on the airfield), out to Tengah on 19th Sep. A bit late... but thanks for your reply. I am very happy with the info you shared. Thanks my friend KiwiRico
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Orion '06
Jan 10, 2019 9:34:25 GMT 12
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Post by kiwirico on Jan 10, 2019 9:34:25 GMT 12
A bit off topic, or not. Did RNZAF considered before the purchase of the ex RAAF P-3B buying through FMS channels Orions from US Navy stock?
Cheers all
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