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Post by fletcherfu24 on Sept 7, 2008 19:33:37 GMT 12
What if the bad guys come in a submarine cunningly disguised as submerged container then? Now I can't sleep nights with the worry..  |
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Post by sniff on Sept 7, 2008 19:53:22 GMT 12
Sleep during the day then, PG
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Post by Dave Homewood on Sept 7, 2008 19:56:01 GMT 12
That's why we have depth charges. Sleep soundly.
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Post by nige on Sept 7, 2008 23:42:21 GMT 12
Nice video on the NZ Herald website!
Nice work RNZAF & RNZN all round!
Now we've had the Seasprite/Maverick live firings, plus the annual Orion/Mk82 Depth Bomb drops, I'm kinda curious when was the last time an Orion dropped a live depth charge or even fired off a torpedo at a target? Would this be something that would happen over in the Australian training areas?
Also was there any consideration made (back in 2001) to fit the ex-Skyhawk Mavericks to the Orions as an interim measure until the Harpoon (or equivalent) project is approved by the Govt?
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Post by skyhawkdon on Sept 8, 2008 7:50:28 GMT 12
Commodore Parr said the Maverick missile was introduced to service seven years ago by the New Zealand Defence Force So the Skyhawks never used them then? Actually the RNZAF received their first Maveric missiles (AGM-65Bs) in 1987. They were test fired from the two Kahu prototype Skyhawks at Waiouru in 1989. Perhaps Commodore Parr would like to see some of the footage I have of his ANZAC frigates "glowing in the dark" as seen by the IR (AGM-65G) version during night attacks by Skyhawks ;D Well done to the RNZAF and Navy on these succussful test firings from the Seasprite. Phil/Les can the 'Sprite use the Skyhawk's B and G Maverics at all, or is their version different? |
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Post by skyhawkdon on Sept 8, 2008 10:08:20 GMT 12
That is good that you have finally been allowed to use the ex ACF Maverics for something useful. I guess they are no longer part of the aircraft sale then? ;D
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Post by corsair67 on Sept 8, 2008 14:33:50 GMT 12
Winston Peters burning some bank statements? ;D
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Post by Barnsey on Sept 10, 2008 3:22:43 GMT 12
Don't forget that the A4 (as NZ's primary anti-shipping capability) never actually fired an AGM-65G in the 10 odd years we had them.... No matter how hard successive COs/OFCs/Weapos tried and budgeted for it!
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Post by Calum on Sept 19, 2008 21:43:48 GMT 12
They'd be better off with Harpoons on the ANZAC's. The ship wouldn't have to get so close to the target vessel, and the Helciopter wouldn't have to fly into the enemies SAM envelope.  I hope they never have to try and use SH-2G/Maverick against a serious surface combatant |
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Post by vgp on Oct 17, 2008 13:11:28 GMT 12
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Post by FlyNavy on Oct 17, 2008 13:32:57 GMT 12
Good quality film with some extra bits different to the TV coverage?
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Post by nige on Aug 8, 2010 23:03:44 GMT 12
Came across this article about the initial NZ Seaspite - Maverick live fire trials conducted in the USA many years ago. Might be of interest to the forum? Apologies if it has been posted before! www.combatsim.com/memb123/cnews/arch/cnews-arc21.htmRNZN Super Seasprite Missile Trials A Success. Kaman Aerospace said its SH-2G(NZ) Super Seasprite helicopter developed for the Royal New Zealand Navy has carried out tests with Maverick air-to-surface missiles at the Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona. The successful tests were the first live missile firings from the new SH-2G(NZ) with its integrated weapons system and dual external stores stations. Kaman Aerospace and Raytheon Electronic Systems jointly developed autopilot algorithms for a new version of the Maverick, the AGM-65D(NZ), to meet the extended range requirements of the Royal New Zealand Navy. According to Kaman's New Zealand programme manager Jim Watt, "The Maverick is a great, proven missile, and now we've demonstrated it meets the needs of our customer." The infrared-imaging Maverick is the primary armament of New Zealand's SH-2G(NZ) and gives the multi-mission naval helicopter a powerful standoff weapon for a variety of targets. The new Super Seasprite introduces aerodynamic lift stores stations that enable the SH-2G(NZ) to carry two Maverick missiles or other large external stores. At Yuma, four missiles were fired from the helicopter flying at 100 knots airspeed and altitudes up to 5,000 feet. Two unguided rounds were launched from port and starboard weapons stations to verify safe weapons separation. Two guided rounds were fired subsequently to demonstrate different missile targeting modes. One guided missile struck the simulated waterline of a ship target at 8.25 miles. The other hit the centre of a tank-like target at 5 miles. The Yuma trials also provided the first opportunity for Royal New Zealand Navy pilot, Lt. Cdr. James Gilmore, to fly the SH-2G(NZ) on the return flight from Arizona to Bloomfield Connecticut. Commenting on the flight, Lt. Cdr. Gilmore said, "The Royal New Zealand Navy has been operating the SH-2F Seasprite for several years and the SH-2G Super Seasprite feels very similar to fly, albeit with considerably more power. The trademark low vibration levels and comfortable smooth response to control inputs made for a low fatigue, long distance flight" Gilmore said the cockpit layout was user friendly and several well-considered positioning modifications had been made to the flight and engine instruments. Emergency handling was straightforward and the aircraft's single engine performance was very impressive. "The aircraft is sound, powerful and in my short experience with it, surprisingly free of mechanical faults given its very young age and the inevitable teething process that one would expect," said Gilmore. Maverick missiles were first fired from the SH-2G Super Seasprite in proof-of-concept tests in 1996, but the current trials marked the first time missiles were fired from New Zealand's SH-2G(NZ) with its integrated weapons system. Kaman engineers have integrated the AAQ-22 Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) sensor from FLIR Systems, Inc. with the ASN-150 tactical navigation system from Litton Integrated Systems. A new weapons systems controller prepares the missiles for firing and brings missile seeker imagery into the SH-2G(NZ) cockpit. Through Smart Display Units, the two Super Seasprite crew members can view FLIR or missile imagery and use the thermal imager to cue the imaging infrared seeker of the AGM-65D(NZ) to the target. The new weapons system controller is also compatible with television-guided versions of the Maverick. The Yuma trials included the first release of LUU-IIB parachute flares from the port and starboard weapons stations of the SH-2G(NZ). The powerful flares are used to aid night search and rescue (SAR) efforts. The stores tests also included the first live firing of the ALE-47 flare and chaff dispenser controlled by the Litton Advanced Systems LR-100 threat warning system. The Royal New Zealand Navy has five SH-2G(NZ) Super Seasprites on order. The first was used for the missile trials at Yuma and is scheduled for delivery to New Zealand in the first quarter 2001. (Photo Kaman Aerospace) Read more: www.combatsim.com/memb123/cnews/arch/cnews-arc21.htm#ixzz0w0lTTMZm |
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Post by juank on Apr 3, 2022 15:21:45 GMT 12
Good evening, could someone have this video, it will help me a lot, to learn about this release
Greetings from Peru
Thank youv¿Y si los malos vienen en un submarino astutamente disfrazado de contenedor sumergido entonces? Ahora no puedo dormir por las noches con la preocupación.. |
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Post by McFly on Apr 3, 2022 15:38:40 GMT 12
Good evening, could someone have this video, it will help me a lot, to learn about this release
Greetings from Peru
Thank you¿Y si los malos vienen en un submarino astutamente disfrazado de contenedor sumergido entonces? Ahora no puedo dormir por las noches con la preocupación.. Try these...  |
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