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Post by Ykato on Jul 23, 2010 13:35:56 GMT 12
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Post by obiwan27 on Jul 23, 2010 14:08:29 GMT 12
Nice!!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 23, 2010 14:10:56 GMT 12
Fantastic to see this.
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Post by kiwiscanfly on Jul 23, 2010 18:05:48 GMT 12
Awesome to see such a machine in RNZAF colors!!
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Post by beagle on Jul 23, 2010 18:34:46 GMT 12
an easier and quicker view..  |
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Post by Ykato on Jul 23, 2010 19:15:29 GMT 12
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Post by Kenny on Jul 23, 2010 21:12:46 GMT 12
Nifty looking machine... lets hope we get a few more  |
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Post by kiwiscanfly on Jul 27, 2010 15:07:13 GMT 12
Does anyone have any evidence of the likelihood of the RNZAF sticking weapons on them?? couple of hellfire's would be nice!! (oh and Kenny, just realized that the RNZAF Huey video tribute on youtube was your creation!! very nice)
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Post by ErrolC on Jul 27, 2010 15:34:06 GMT 12
Does anyone have any evidence of the likelihood of the RNZAF sticking weapons on them?? couple of hellfire's would be nice!! Wouldn't we prefer Mavericks (like the Seasprites)? |
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Post by kiwiscanfly on Jul 27, 2010 15:49:07 GMT 12
I am not sure if the A109 can fire mavericks, and I Say hellfire's but we could also have TOW missiles and gun Pods on them. the Hellfire is also a more advanced missile than the Maverick and correct me if I am wrong but the Maverick warhead is larger than the Hellfire, so the Hellfire may be better for Close Air Support.
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Post by phil on Jul 28, 2010 16:00:28 GMT 12
Warhead size depends on what version of the Maverick...
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Post by skyhawkdon on Jul 28, 2010 22:25:19 GMT 12
Maverick would be good (fire and forget and already in the NZDF inventory) but I doubt it is cleared for the 109.
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Post by kiwiscanfly on Jul 29, 2010 0:04:08 GMT 12
Well after all of the recent project failures i'm sure the Air Force wont rush into trying to fit a Maverick to the A109's!!
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Post by phil on Jul 29, 2010 13:32:26 GMT 12
Maverick is pretty heavy too - c 500-600lbs with launcher, depending on model.
Hellfire would be a more reasonable choice.
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Post by corsair67 on Jul 29, 2010 14:16:47 GMT 12
Sadly, it'd be highly unlikely either scenario would be on the cards?
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Post by vs on Jul 29, 2010 16:10:27 GMT 12
Here are some pictures I got of this aircraft...must be close to coming home   |
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Post by phil on Jul 29, 2010 19:50:53 GMT 12
Sadly, it'd be highly unlikely either scenario would be on the cards? Yep. |
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Post by kiwiscanfly on Jul 29, 2010 23:24:20 GMT 12
Sadly, it'd be highly unlikely either scenario would be on the cards? Yep. I think that it may happen over brining back the macchi's!! It seems to me that to arm the A109's would allow the RNZAF to expand capabilities whilst not having to introduce a new aircraft type back into service. Besides i see a light attack/scout helicopter as a far better platform for NZ not a flight a jet's!!! (dont get me wrong i would love to see 15-20 Gripens at Ohakea!!!) |
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Post by phil on Jul 30, 2010 15:37:23 GMT 12
Possibly, but you have to realise that it's not up to the air force, there needs to be a capability requirement - a service the govt wants to 'buy'.
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Post by Ykato on Jul 31, 2010 9:32:49 GMT 12
Great photo's VS Thanks for posting them - cool.
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