F-117 Nighthawk
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- The Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk, nicknamed "The Black Jet", is the world's first operational aircraft completely designed around stealth technology. Flown only by the United States Air Force, it is a direct descendant of the Have Blue stealth prototype program.
The F-117A was widely publicized during the Gulf War. Retirement looms on the horizon, with dates being discussed ranging from 2008 to 2018.
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looks like a UFO...
Saw this thing in the air once, during an airshow at Davis Monthan AFB. I didn't go that year, but I saw it flying over the city and at first I thought it was a UFO 'cause the angles of the design and the way it moved. Once I saw the tail though, no question. This is seriously the most impressive plane I've ever seen. The Blue Angels and Thunderbirds are impressive for their pilot's maneuvers, but just seeing this plane was amazing.
Izvinite nismo znali da je nevidljiv ;)
You are right with the shapes of the Concord and the propellers of the E-2 or C-2. The E-9A is smaller. Equipped with AN/APS-143 (V). Control over Gulf of Mexico. Can detect a person in a life raft in the water 25 miles away. The only Bombardier Dash-8 400Series in military version seems to be the DHC-8 MPA-D8.But no further indication so far.
Thumbs up if Stewie Griffin from Family Guy flew this fighter jet once.
Asuka Tenjoin I could see Stevie flying this or a f-22 lol
, but not a single min of boredom. He has clearly understood that things have to be rebuilt slowly and in a convinient way. No 12 million jobs comming out of a machine gun in a rush with a combination through the taxes.I did not remember that he had been in place for 8years, but obviously an icon in US history. And the standing oviations took no end. Even the First Lady seemed to have tears in her eyes.
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Stormy Waves Under The Setting Sun (6)
Goes back to the 80s of course. But with jet-engines on the fuselage (dust) behind the cockpit could become an A-10 variant.
YOU SHALL NOT PASS Serbia 1999
Yeah you shall not pass alright. 1 out of 24 Nighthawks shot down, and at least six B-2 stealth bombers unharmed. Good job.
The two dozen F-117 conducted hundreds of successful strikes.
Uhhh, mighty Serbia... that was completely crushed after 78 days, suffering an economic loss of 30 BILLION Dollars.
NATO lost 3 Jets and 2 Helicopters and ended the Serbian spasms of power.
Oh mighty Serbia, may NATO shake in terror over your unmeasurable might!
*Laughs in German*
I watch once a while CNN for the news and other reports. One week ago I had the opportunity to listen to Peneta. He seems to be very calm and determined and thinking things twice over before acting. It was about two young military ladies who had been rapped at West Point/ Naval School.They were both very unhappy with the issue they had to go through, in fact, leave the school, and after several years they had got no satisfaction for her cases to be resolved. One of her was crying during the
Shoted by serbian mans in Budjanovci 1999. :)
Steve Slater (38) was on a flight from Pittsburgh to NY/JFK. He had pulled the sliding exit after he thought he had "enough".He had had a dispute with a passenger just before, that probably was it. And during the talk-show he's underlined how people were often in a bad mood. Steve first started to pull the lever that activates the emergency evac chute and slid down. On the way out the door he paused to grab a beer from the beverage cart. He then ran to the employee parking lot and drove off.
on the ground and it was even possible to get inside and picture the cockpit.What I like in the design is the round part in the middle of the bottom. I have not yet have the time to find out why it is so.
About 5 floors right at Geneva airport. Was an accountant and had a desk looking in direction tarmac. Was about on floor 2 and had DC-9 (Swissair) taxing in right under my feet. Pleasant time.Ever heard about the crash of the "Pirelli Tower - Milan (2002)?
I still have this US book written in 2004/5 in front of me. It says:"Despite the deployment of fifty housand government-paid screeners since 9/11, it's still fairly easy to sneak knives, box cuttters, and even guns onto most commercial flights.But there's good news too. It's now virtually impossible to hijack a plane using an oversized carry-on bag or a set of nail clippers". Have you heard about the shortage of security guards for the opening of the Olympic Games in London?
I like for example the "Scott" all-terrain bikes. For US$ 500.-- to US$ 1'100.-- you get an elegant carbon fiber frame which easily fits in our century. With a couple of add-in features you can create 3 or 4 variants, from cargo to light armament.
Have just read that the Spanish Navy have upgraded 4 of their remaining EAV-8Bs Harriers. They've been modernized by EADS CASA under a programme called SNUG. Includes installation of more powerful 408A Pegasus engine and improvements to the structure and systems avionics. Avionics upgrade include a new computer display, ability to carry the Litening Pod, Night Vision, RWR system improvements and Hi/Lo Gain NWS.
Maybe you remember "Larry King" on CNN till some year ago. (before Piers Morgan Tonight). One evening he had invited a employee of JetBlue who was working in the cabin. His first name is Steve. He was about 40.His dad was a pilot and his mother had also worked in the cabin. For some reasons, based on his explanations, he got more and more bored by his job as people were more and more agressif on short flights. On a particular day he was in service between Chicago and NY and among the troubles he
continuing their route. Lots of people are requested to check that out but still better than a disaster along a nice beach!
One of the advantages is that the static display is lined up in about 5 rows, very large. That means that you can move very easily from one place to the other.There are many people, but no problem to feel comfortable wherever you go.And of course there are so many aircrafts to see. As an Âmerican you would not feel lonely, because many possibilites to talk to USAF crews. A lot of space also along the runways. You are not far away to be able to touch the aircrafts while taking off/landing.
You are right - I was mistaken about the National Guard.But modifications were asked in 2004 for a better mine protection. I would be overasked to answer if they could cover all-terrain vehicles during an assault. I like the track equiped variant, which allows to move easily through the snow. Could be interesting for Switzerland.But $ 140'000.--! Now we have to save for the hundreds of Gripen to come! I was more Hornet E/F.
The first movie including warships I had seen in the 60ths was about JFK commanding a frigate which was cut into two pieces at night by a Chinese destroyer.(accident).He then was afterwards 15hrs in the water, before finishing on a beach of an island. Was a good movie and much more intense than some of the stuff you can see nowdays, as based on a true story.
units in form of tracks, single frame snap shots. High resolution snapshots for 360° coverage.
Also seen the X-56 Research Laboratory (explore active control of lightweight, aerodynamically-efficient aircraft configurations. Will allow investigation of active flutter suppression and gust load alleviation technology. Powered by twin JetCat P240 turbojets.Designed for easy wing replacement to enable testing of various flexible wing configurations.Additional hard point into centre of aft upper fuse
Have you heard about the British "Alvis Stormer"? Not a newcomer, but in service with the British Army till 2009. 12.7tonnes - 80kmh. A variant with a flat load bed can carry the "Shielder minelaying system". The vehicle is based on the "tracked Rapier" (fantastic front and rear design).The Shielder minlaying system is used to quickly create anti-tank barriers.(based on US Alliant Techsystems Volcano mine system). First deployed in 1999. Consists of up to 40 dispensers, each containing 6 mines.
Other top choices at the RIAT 2012 (UK): a British "Avro Anson"; A British "De Havilland Dove"; a "EADS Fouga Magister"; a British "Gloster Meteor T7"; a RAF "Tristar"; a RAF "VC-10"; a Dutch Gulfstream GIV"; a British Jet Provost T3" and T5; a RAF "Percival Pembroke"; a French "TBM-700"; a Breitling DC-3; a German F-4 Phantom II. - Ticket are stille available!
Two more interesting pieces for the mobile artilery seem to be the "KMW Boxer" (2007) - German/Dutch - Multirole armoured fighting vehicle - 40mm automatic grenade launcher - speed: 64mph - can carry a variety of mission moduls (on top at the back of vehicle) - modules can be interchanged within an hour.
or
G6-52 Howitzer (1987) - South Africa - self propelled gun on wheeled chassis - protected against counter battery fire.
What is remarkable for the M270 is the missile loading system.
which has been grounded 2 weeks ago. Small company in Basel (4 A320), but sad.(debut in 2004).The Founder is Moritz Suter, former Swissair pilot. 5 investors were said to be in view. He was also the founder of "Crossair" in the 70ths. (foundet in 1978).They were operating charter flights within Europe and went up to a interesting fleet for local purposes. They had for ex. 12 Fairchild Metro II; 34 Saab 340; 5 Fokker 50; 3 Fokker F-27; 3 BAe-146; 4 Avro RJ 100; 32 Saab 2000;12 MD-83; 25 Embraer
aircraft The E-2A Hawkeye won the competition in 1957. A giant step in avionics advances for the Navy.(and not adapted from an existing airframe). Was designed to operate aboard SCB-27C-class carriers.(WW2).First use of catapult onboard USS Enterprise (1962). But the production was cancelled in the midst of 1965(59 aircrafts had been built), as it could not complet it's mission.The problem was the cooling of the avionics components.and the hard-wired computer. Corrosion was also a major problem.
@ALB437 - As far as I know the upgrade to F-22 and F-35 consist of "mixing" the stealth technology directly into the fuselage's enveloppe and not anymore into tiles to be sticked on the surface, like it was the case for the F-117.
Last year I had the chance to see a Tiger at an UK airshow (ground). I could feel that I felt half in love with the design, like before with the "Starfighter". Then ordered a book and found out about the F-5G Tigershark and the RF-5E. I think the F-5G was single-engined with a F404 (Hornet), but given up after 5 produced due to 2 accidents followed by a massive cancellation of orders (Gulf & S.America). One accident can be seen on You-Tube and I had the feeling that an F404 was too strong and
I have not yet found out about the armament of C-130J, but I was talking about the pods between the engines on both wings. But might be AN/ALR-56M radar warning receiver, AN/AAR-47 missile warning system and AN/ALE-47 countermeasures despensing systems. (chaff and flares) plus POET and GEN-X active expendable decoys. In 2009 (Paris) I could visite the inside of an HC-130 (US AirForce) and even sit a while on the seat of the co-pilot. I have seen the Orion for the first time in 2010 at an UK
@ALB437 - They were finally succesful with the developpment of the E-2B and 49 of 52 aircrafts had been upgraded.
The new BAMS MQ-4C seems to be interesting. (maiden flight later this year). The MFAS sensor is the first radar system to provide full 360° persistent coverage. (martitime surveillance).Rotating sensor incorporating electronic scanning and provides mode agility (switch between various surveillance methods).Maritime surface-search mode for tracking nautical targets and inversers-synthetic-aperture radar mode for classifying ships. Once targets are detected, the data is sent to ground station
Has a capacity of 151 passenger (commercial variant) - 4xRolls-Roys Conway Mk 301 Turbofan. max speed 580mph. Range 5850miles. Is compared to a 707 (also nice aircraft). The RAF tanker has a fairly long antenna in front of the fuselage.
Yes, as said before, I have asked an Orion crew member this year if they could recover them. But he said they are flying to far away form the coast and a helicopter would run out of fuel. But I am sure that recovering bouys would be part of the work to be fullfilled to get back to transparent blue/green water and forget the brown. Of course a worldwide problem, not only for the US Navy. In a way it would be an advantage to have either a UAV or mini-helicopter onboard of the Orions to recover
Yes, if you remember about USS Samuel B.Roberts in 1988 (hit an Iranian M-08 naval mine). The mine blue a 15foot holl in the hull.In answer to that, and after several explosions, the sailors cinched cables on the cracked superstructure in an effort to stabilize it.
I have to answer the same as before. Maybe for supplies out of any shooting zone. In fact no chance against enemy fire and make it heavier would be on a way towards a helicopter. Maybe with a mine detector it could quickly check roads which are only used for supply deliveries. For example from a secured airport to a back camp.
I believe that it works and as said earlier I was shown it on a F-16 cockpit. The yellow pull under the seat, than 1.5sec and you are off. But in a way the canopy must be very resistant.Is added the fact that this probably happens totally unexpectidly, so that you may not hold you head in the best upright position. The helmet must also be strong but I wonder if some fighter pilots have half broken their neck during this maneuvre?
plenty of bistrots, souvenir souvenir shops and many more things to see. I appreciate UK sandwiches/burger with beacon. This year's flying programm included: The Falcon Parachute team; Hawker Beechcraft KIng Air200; Yak-130;Grob Tutor T1;F-16 Belgian AirForces;Breitling Jet Team;Saab Gripen;Hawker Sea Fury T20;Patrouille Suisse;(F-5);Mig-29A Poland; Avro Vulcan;Tucano T1;Chinook HC2;BAe Hawks T1/T2;Aermacchi MB339;Agusta Westland A109AB, EA300L (Royal Jordanian);Fouga CM170 Magister;Apache AH1
I have finally made it to look a bit deeper into bombs. My preference goes to "Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM), due to their guidance abilities. That leaves a way open to "organize" some big noise at a place where people have intentions to become violent and start some sort of revolution. Probably a way to stay away from creating any type of damage and killing someone. And of course keep the pressure to dissuade the enemy. The massive precision guided "bunker buster bombs" are also
New subject: Last night I had the chance to see Barbra Streisand at PiersMorgan Tonight/CNN. What an extraordinary, gracious lady! I know many of her songs and have seen several movies. But of course "Woman in love" (composed by Bee Gees) is one of my favourite songs of all time. I must admit that if I went to the US and needed a guide I would choose her! She makes you feel so comfortable, it's incredible! She's has made some remarks which were surprising for me and which I have heard for the
It was a new model aircraft.The first post Soviet civilian airliner "Sukhoy Superjet 100". They report that the pilot had resquested to descent from 10'000ft to 6'000ft which could be related to mechanical problems. I have seen the previous variant, same name, at the Paris Airshow 2009. I think French and Russians have worked on it to develop it.
M1A2 Abraham (80ths): gas turbine engine - 62MT - used by Iraq (M1A3 under development).
Leopard 2 (70ths): twin turbo diesel engines - 61.3LT - used by Switzerland.
I perfectly agree with you and of course a terrorist attack at an airport can only lead to a confusion. I have seen two cases in the USA, but might also go back to 80ths or 90ths, which were based on similar events.In both cases an airtraffic controler left his place of work because he had finished his worktime. In both cases there was an aircraft among the ones circling that was in a rather bad situation. When the new airtraffic controler started his job he checked all aircrafts and went
Have just seen 2 3D models of the new carrier. But in the end scheduled to enter in service in 2015. I had started to "design" at my level and for fun a carrier with two islands and two takeoff runs with a 45° rotation compared to the ship's line. Would have allowed takeoffs and landings separated and some more adavantages.
I have seen the F-15E in 2009 and 2010 at airshows and had the opportunity to stay at cockpit level and also fulfil a personal inspection around the aircraft. 2025 - 2028 should normally give me many more chances to shoot pictures, but I will be in the 70s! Also glad for the F-16. A-10 might be less useful, as the tank period seems to be over. I have never said propeller should be used on jets (obviously a disadvantage), but like the US pilot said, the A-10 has to be flown in the different way.
If you have a look at the F-22 crash on Nov 16th, 2010, you get the impression that the pilot tried to do whatever was possible, although the aircraft seemed to be out of control for several reasons. I do not think that the pilot did not react quickly enough, as reported by the AIB. The accident happened after a return-to-base portion of the sortie.It was part of a three-ship night opposed surface attack tactic training mission. The data show that partial pressure to oxygen mask had stopped.
You are right and it's less expensive. I have seen the B-52 in 2010 and 2011. Amazing. I think they are know used as anti-sub aircrafts and I think other possibilities in view. During the upgrade they have even fulfiled to fly some of them with a laptop in the cockpit, as avionics were not a 100% ready on the displays.I would personnaly see them to transport UAV's and launch them in flight. Would request to adapt the bottom door.
A few months ago I had mentioned by error that the latest C-130J was armed. Have just read that Argentina had turned a C-130H into a bomber during the Falkland war in 1982. They used a Multiple Ejector Rack from an A-4 Skyhawk and also racks for two torpedoes on each wing.Bombs: Explosivos Alaveses 500lb general purpose bombs.The mission profile was to fly at 24,000 to 27,000ft looking for ships with the radar then descend to 40 or 50ft over the water without being seen. Attack speed 300kts.
as emergencies are. I have been checking out most recently the A380 from Singapore to Australia, during which about 60% of a inner engine got lost and fell on Batam Islands into a school. But nobody got hurt, although a question of a few inches. During that flight 5 pilots were in the cockpit (Quantas), 2 captains supervising the main crew. When the incident happened a avalanche of messages went through the displays and it was like a nightmare. I think the Captain could not do much more than
The 6 Poseidon aircrafts are operated by Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 at Patuxent River (Maryland).
an automatic back-up oxygen system to the entire fleet(195) has been sped up.When I had read the book "F-117 Nighthawk" (Crickmore) this was also one of my two ideas why 1 or 2 pilots had died while descending, with no attempt of ejection.(probably already death). In additon I had the impression that the incoming oxygen might be "loaded" with some noxious stuff from the stealth skin.In the Nighthawk oxygen duration varies depending upon altitude, regluator settings and usage.
a whole year before legal actions were fully cleared. Just found about the Geneva crash: finally Egyptair in Oct 1982 at midday.Arriving from Cairo - 10 crews and 172 passengers. Nobody got killed, but aircraft fully distroyed. The approach is not difficult - flying over the lake of Geneva about 2min then 30sec over houses and a highway. Who knows what they were doing! Just a final word on the E-3 Sentry replacement. The 767 is my prefered aircraft with the 747-F.A - very elegant. the 707 has
Sorry I've done a little mistake when I said that my preference for UAV's goes to the "Reaper" (mini-helicopter). In fact I was talking about the 24ft MQ-8 Fire Scout (2002) which has been modified into Sikorsky S-434 (protoype).An additional glas cockpit with some moving pilots (dolls) would not be bad just to raise the confusion. Could maybe be an idea for other UAVs which do have a more or less large size.
I am also going to see a Galaxy next week for the first time and a military version of the TriStar 1011 and DC-10. I had only seen the 1011 and DC-10 in commercial versions. The TriStar along with the MD-11 are my favorites commercial aircrafts. The DC-10 has the 3rd engine in the rudder, which is slightly less attractiv.
Two weeks ago I had the chance to see a L-1011 Tristar (RAF Tanker) in the UK. Had not been the case since the early 80ths. A fantastic aircraft. In the 80ths we had one at Geneva Airport (Saudi Airlines) with a very nice green paint scheme. Had three terrific engines: RB211(turbofan) Rolls-Royce. Primary users were: British Airways,TWA, Delta, Eastern.But in 71 Rolls-Royce went into receivership.(massive development costs). The British government needed bank guarantees from the US Government.
@TheDarkLegacy1997 - Have seen the video press conference of the pilot who was in the aircraft - interesting. It's a pitty he didn't have a mean to destroy his aircraft at distance during the ejection. So the relatively intact remained fuselage of the F-117 was a present to the enemy.
remember some years ago when the Italians lost 6 of their soldiers between Kaboul Airport and the Headquarters. A Skooter, a bomb girdle - the suicide killer crashed into the truck. It was as simple as that. And I remember how many times US soldiers had to open fire in Bagdad on cars which would not break down while coming near places like shopping centers.
Yes, why not - same style of ideas with larger range. Meanwhile the RQ-170 could switch over to a darker coulour and get better engined to reach higher than 50'000ft. Maybe some flare dispensers could also be of use.
To be quiet is of course vital and there are certainly dozens of other ways to reach that goal. There are maybe 5 o 6 ways to see them and nobody knows about it, so as you say important to move ahead. I fully agree with the explosive (or similar) planted in the F-117, as many years of research involved.
I do understand your choice. Have just read the the LAV-25 AD has been removed from service.
After that Grumman and the Navy worked together on the E-2B. 49 of the original 59 E-2As were upraded to the E-2B standard.New rotary drum computer with Litton digital computer and avionic changes.First deployment aboard USS Kitty Hawk in 1970.In 1976 all the E-2B were changed into the C-variant.
I had noticed that it has the ability to inspect the inside of water supplies tunnels. A few years ago I had seen a documentary about the water supply pipelines for NYC. I think 3 and a brand new one is programmed for 2020. I think the construction for 2 of them goes back to the 50ths and no maintenance (if I have picked it up right) has ever been done in these tunnels. Could be a task for the "Remus 100. I had tried to find out if it could be interesting for a place like NYC to have water
Did you know that the Italian Navy had a carrier? The "Giuseppe Garibaldi". Launched in 1983, lenght: 180.2m, speed: 30kts
nely, rigoroulsy and thoroughly evaluate the products of the plans we were executing", he confessed."We shifted our primary focus away from sailors and ships - the fundamentals of surface warfare - to finding efficiencies/reducing costs in order to fund other important efforts such as recapitalisation. (it's just part of the article, but it seems that some new jobs could be created in maintenance).
1) Went through different videos re Diego Garcia.Nice place to go to. Would be great to spend one week down there and shoot pictures of B-52s and subs & more. But probably not too much tourist oriented! Discovered by a Portuguese in 1512-1513. Purchased by the UK in 1965.They still keep an eye on nice places! Still their property.US arrival in the 70s.Gave me the chance to have a look at the map for this region. In the way it could be interesting for Africa to have a channel crossing the conti-
New subject: Have just discovered the B-36 last night. 6 engines at the back of the wings. Thought the "Piaggio Avanti" was the unique experience in that field. The B-1 Lancer however did not take over this type of powerplant. Have also seen some documentation about the Russian Tu-160 Blackjack, the heaviest existing bomber nowadays.More than 10tons armament than the B-52 at Mach 2.22. Not bad! Going to be modernized till 2020 and number increased up to 30. In 2008 journey to Venezuela with
The US ship was the USS Samuel B. Roberts (Perry Class frigate) and it happened in 88 in the Persian Golf. The hull was hit by a M-08 naval mine which resulted with a 15foot whole. 10wounded and 5hours to save the ship. Fire on board and several explosions. (gas)
factor was that the fog came in just afterwads, probably as soon as the aircrafts were taxing on the runway.That "Los Rodeos" is a single runway equipped airport was a another reason not to accept no enter in this type of situation. According to a Pan Am flight attendant while taxing on the runway at 10kts, the engines could not be seen out of the windows.This time a reason for the pilots (KLM and Pan Am) not to accept a take off on a not radar ground equipped airport.The KLM 747 had to backtax
The "Remus 100" (manufactered by Hyrdoid Inc.) is more into research. (map bottom with side scan sonar; inspect insides of water supply tunnels for large cities; sensors to mesure water flow, sality, temperatures, depth and others). Max feet 300ft - battery 12hrs.Looks like a large missile with a small propeller at the rear. But could be developped into a military variant. Slightly larger, more autonomous and armament.
god, what a beautiful aircraft.
has taken the decision to take off because he had overheard the last message from the control tower which was to hold on for some more time. I think the best conclusion comes from the Pan Am co-pilot at that time (among the 54-61 survivors) and clearly underlines that in these kind of situations in no way you to have to act in a rush. And I think this absolutely right and this has not been respected by the control tower on several occasions + by the first one to divert to "Los Rodos".
The Harrier GR9 was expected to remain in service until 2018. In Nov 2011 the 72 Harrier of the RAF have been sold to the USMC for US$ 180 million (to be used as source components for the AV-8B. It is a personal point of view, but I think the GR9 should have been updated and tested into a GR11 variant, including more powerfull engines, more payload, improved avionics and a strenghtened frame. To keep 2 of them for tests would not have meant a financial disaster.
@TheDarkLegacy1997 - You are certainly also right about the afterburners and the stealth protection. To keep the plan in service it would be interesting to find a new stealth technology which is completely different from the one used on F-22 and B-2 and get reliable results. And also find new directions and raise the interest. I just came accross the problems met in 1965 by the E-2A Hawkeye. Production cancelled after 59 aircrafts built. (computer reliability). Of course a long time backwards.
Ever seen a FMA IA-568 Pucara? Twin-engined propeller aircraft. Nice design! Was active during the Falklands war in the 80ths.
I wished the sr71 blackbird and the f117 nighthawk were not retired cause they were fast jets
f117 couldn't even get to mach 1
And official said that if someone was on the ground and it came down without warning, someone could have been injured or killed. However JetBlue said:"at no time was the security or the safety of our customers or crew members at risk.According to a neighbour Steve had recently been caring for his dying mother.
L'Armée de l'Air (France) also started their Rafale C's catapult training on ground-based catapults in the US till they were sure the hooks were going to hang in the way they wanted.
Sorry - I have mixed it up a bit.The "Giuseppe Garibaldi"(592ft) was launched in 1983 (still active), while "Cavour" was launched in 2004 (956.4ft). Both can carry AV-8B Harriers which will progressivly be replaced by F-35B.I think the Italians are like the French doing pretty well and it's a pleasant feeling for us to have them as a Mediterrean shelter.Seems to be worsening in N.Africa/Gulf. After Benghazzi, now the bombing in Beirut and the human disaster in Syria.And in the end, if confirmed,
@TheDarkLegacy1997 - yes - fantastic aircraft. Maybe a bit longer - Mach 1.6 - different stealth composite
A rewinged A-10 has rolled out at Hill Air Force Base Utah in February this year.Another 233 wing sets to be replaced by Boeing till 2018. Upgraded aircraft to be in service till 2040. 6 others aircraft from 81st FS just returned from Afghanistan and their days are numbered. Probably disbanded in 2013. 10 aircrafts from Arkansas ANG/188th Fighter Wing sent to Afghanistan this year. Globally the use of the aircraft seems to go in several directions.
Wikipedia does not say when, but they mention that a variant using "Mistral missiles" has been developped for export.
all programmes, including elements of the carrier strike programme had to be updated to a valid appreciation of costs and that risks were properly managed. Military analysts believe that recent progress in testing with F-35B and problems dogging the F-35C could prompt the UK to revert to the B model. This decision would help the UK to enter in service earlier than with the F-35C, and also reducing the current capability gap that. has been left by axing the Harrier fleet in 2010.
Last week-end, while in the UK, I have seen a very surprising documentary refering to the Vietnam War. Two British ladies underwent to drive along the Yo Shi Min path, inside Vietnam and Laos. It was said that 1/3rd of the US bombs launched had not exploded. And that was the surprise. And the big problem is that only a small crew seems to in place to search for the bombs and find an issue once found. I suppose a dutch man is leading the crew. It has also been said that young Vietnamese girls,
The Advanced Hawkeye.APY-9 equipped.The new nose is a significant step in advance in terms of design. The first carrier trials were operated on USS Harry S Truman in January last year by Test and Evaluation Squadron 20 at Patuxent River ML.If you consider that the maiden flight was in 2007, a lot of hesitations seemed to be in the air.Operational capability expected for 2015.
Have just discovered a new video about the "Martin P6M SeaMaster". Very nice aircraft. Goes back to the 50th but impressive. I wonder if nowadays a carrier or an assault ship could have one onboard for an eventual use? Of course the wings would need to be folded. Can be loaded on the water. I ignore if a carrier would have a crane which could be operated from the side of the hull. Would also requiere a platform coming out of the hull. Probably more interesting on an assault ship, although the
New subject: have most recently discovered that the "Enterprise Class" (decomissioned this year) has a security net at the end of the runway. For some reasons apparently not taken over by "Nimitz Class".
You surprise me about three arresting cables on US carriers. I had seen an accident showing probably a Hornet falling into the sea after an arresting cable had broken and 7 crews on deck had been hurt by the returning cable. Knowing not much about it I had asked whether the aircraft was definitively lost. I was answered yes and that this type of accident was rare. In addition I was told that US pilots prefer to be "tough guys" and use only 1 arresting cable. On my side I would choose three
The moisture in cause for the the B-2 remembers me the crash of the Airbus A-330 Airfrance in may 2009 (Rio-Paris - about 225passendges killed. For the A-330 we had the sensors frozen (as reported), due to very bad weather conditions.Should mean that sensors should be much more protected against intruductions of all kinds. In a way they should have an automatic box covering them the lime it lasts. In a way filtered.Or could a heating/cooling system equalize constantly the sensors to the oncoings
The paint they put on the F117A Nighthawk was special because radars weren't able to detect it. Also for there speed and that they usually attacked at night, made them extremely dangerous
I am glad for him that he's been put back into a normal life.I had the chance to see the M.Jackson trial and have listened to 7 or 8 witnesses longly "interviewed" about their "interventions". I still can't figure out what could have been Conrad Murray's advange to just "let him go" (M.Jackson). And Germaine Jackson says that phone calls have been ereased on this handy.
You won't believe it, but we will have a B-2 at the RIAT Airshow next week. Hadn't happened since 1999, exept a flyby in 2004! I wonder if a Whasp Class will follow on the Lake of Geneva!
If you cared about elderly aircrafts, have a look at the RAF Museum London. A top place to visit.
New subject: Some time ago I had told you about a 737 which had crashed on the balcan. Have now found out that it was in 1996 - Air Force Ct-43A (trade mission - Ron Brown onboard). Aircraft was supposed to land in Dubrovnik. This attempt under these conditions raises many questions and is somehow difficult to understand. Pilot had now experience of the region overflown. Managed even to fly in a non proved airspace and had to be diverted back in correct route by AWAC. There was only 1 IDF ,
fights ending up at public places like in the stations like it happened over here a fortnight ago. Knives and weapons are of course used.
C-27J Spartan now available in an armed version. MC-27J Gunship. Has ATK 30mm GAU-23 Bushmaster cannon.Equipped with infrared targeting sensors. Can be compared to the C-130s. I am now waiting for Airbus A400M to follow.
Had seen some articles about the RAH-66 Comanche and have just gone through a video. Very nice helicopter. Like an Apache with stealth feature. Have noted that it has a rapid data transmission. Just had the chance to see an RAF Apache AH1 with full armament in flight at the airshow. Top. What a maneuvrability! I would not convert the Fire Scout into a stealth helicopter.
I perfectly agree with you.Yesterday we had a crazy day. At some place the temperature went up to about 43° Fahrenheit (29°C) - hope conversion is right. I would add that all areas have been affected, since aircrafts are a powerful disburber and the debris of the space shuttles an unknown, but obvious filter between earth/sun. Yesterday I have discovered that you have a glacier park in the state of Montana (1,000,000 acres). Must be interesting.To give you an exemple from over here. The
included). While in the UK 2 weeks ago I have discovered a nice aircraft: the Vickers VC10. A long range British airliner. Was able to operate at high subsonic speed and use short runways. Has achived the fastest crossing of the Atlantic (LDN-NY) record still held to date by sub-sonic airliner.Only the Concorde was faster.Has 4 engines at the back.Remains in service with RAF (tanker) till 2013. I hope they will think about an upgrade, although aircrafts like the A330 exist. Was introduced in 64
This missile is very impressive, but made for attack helicopters like SuperCobra,Apache,Blackhawk and others. (anti-armor use). The primary mission of the HH-60G Pave Hawk is insertion and recovery of special operations (personnel & search and rescue). It is equipped with 2 mini-guns and two M2 Browing machine guns.(heavy machine gun). My idea was to have slightly more sophisticated machine guns for a better/quicker coverage of the terrain while approaching or leaving. But I do not know what it