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Post by kiwiscanfly on Apr 30, 2011 19:10:36 GMT 12
what theoretically could the Gov buy if they were forced into new aircraft by 2015? The NFH90 would keep commonality within the Defence force but would it be the right aircraft for the job? and would it fit into the hangars on the ANZAC frigates? One of the other options could be the new Lynx Wildcat from the UK, that looks like a capable machine developed from a proven platform. Of course all this would depend on how much the cost came to!
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Post by corsair67 on Apr 30, 2011 19:34:39 GMT 12
If I recall correctly the RAN ones were all refurbished ex-USN SH-2F airframes with the new digital avionics and flight controls installed. A real Frankenstein if you ask me.  |
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Post by yak2 on Apr 30, 2011 19:46:23 GMT 12
I'm chafing to see pics of the new Kiwi choppers. Try rubbing a little lanoline or goanna oil on the effected area Mark  |
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Post by strikemaster on Apr 30, 2011 20:48:27 GMT 12
If I use Goanna oil will I start singing "Land down under"? |
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Post by yak2 on May 1, 2011 11:22:39 GMT 12
Nope. Think you mean 'Solid Rock'.
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Post by beagle on May 12, 2011 12:34:42 GMT 12
Thought they were going to be flying around last week. surely there must be some images somewhere.
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Post by strikemaster on May 12, 2011 16:18:37 GMT 12
Who was it that commented on red tape and the speed things get done in the RNZAF these days, recently?
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Post by beagle on May 12, 2011 16:25:12 GMT 12
not me
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Post by strikemaster on May 12, 2011 18:14:15 GMT 12
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Post by Ykato on May 12, 2011 18:16:56 GMT 12
Thought they were going to be flying around last week. surely there must be some images somewhere. Opening of helicopter hangar and welcome ceremony for new A109 Light Utility helicopters 10 May 2011 Media are invited to Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea to attend the opening ceremony for the new helicopter hangar and the Introduction into Service ceremony for the new A109 Light Utility Helicopters (A109LUH) on Friday 13 May. www.nzdf.mil.nz/news/media-releases/2011/20110510-oohhawcfna109.htm |
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Post by sqwark2k on May 13, 2011 12:43:39 GMT 12
NEW CAPABILITY FOR AIR FORCE At 11.00am today the Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chief of Air Force will open the new No. 3 Squadron hangar and unveil the A109 Light Utility Helicopter at Air Force Base Ohakea. It was, however, on 28 April that the first A109LUH(NZ) flight occurred in New Zealand when NZ3402 took to the skies at Ohakea to undertake its post rebuild maintenance check flight. At the controls were SQNLDR Chris Moody, FLTLT Cam Harvey and W/O A-J Bailey, all from the Helicopter Transition Unit. While there is still a long way to go to fully develop the A109 capability, the first flight was significant milestone. In due course the A109 will provide an outstanding new military helicopter option for the Government and people of New Zealand. These are exciting times as the RNZAF continues progress toward its goal of introducing new and upgraded fleets across the organisation. This flight and the ongoing introduction into service of the A109 is only possible because of considerable hard work right across the RNZAF, NZDF, Ministry of Defence and Industry partners, both in NZ and overseas.   |
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Post by htbrst on May 13, 2011 15:53:44 GMT 12
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Post by strikemaster on May 13, 2011 16:48:50 GMT 12
Its a start, not exactly a Typhoon II, but its a start. ;D Can't wait to see more.
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Post by nige on May 13, 2011 16:56:34 GMT 12
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Post by Ykato on May 13, 2011 18:19:02 GMT 12
Its a start, not exactly a Typhoon II, but its a start. ;D Can't wait to see more. its a AW109 MAKO Onenews And while the A109 light utility helicopter may be a bit of a mouthful to say, its crew will use the call sign mako, as in shark, when talking to air traffic. Full Item here: tvnz.co.nz/national-news/new-air-force-chopper-display-4169723 |
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Post by nige on May 13, 2011 19:24:55 GMT 12
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Post by beagle on May 13, 2011 19:53:54 GMT 12
A109 Mako...mmmmmmm and the NH-90's will be ..... the "great white"
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Post by Bruce on May 13, 2011 21:23:30 GMT 12
A109 Mako...mmmmmmm and the NH-90's will be ..... the "great white" nope, thats Don Brash..... |
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 14, 2011 3:12:06 GMT 12
Maybe Great White Elephant?
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Post by nige on May 14, 2011 14:22:33 GMT 12
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