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by tomcat604
07 May 2019, 15:35
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: GNA Mir F-1ED shot down 07-05-2019
Replies: 3
Views: 988

Re: GNA Mir F-1ED shot down 07-05-2019

So this is the second F.1 shot down in the last 6 weeks or so?
How many more are still operational?
by tomcat604
25 Apr 2019, 15:36
Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
Topic: Prestwick (MIL) 24/4/19
Replies: 8
Views: 2244

Re: Prestwick (MIL) 24/4/19

251 has the new IRST sensor on the center line pod
by tomcat604
25 Apr 2019, 15:26
Forum: 't Praethuys
Topic: Nord Noratlas tankt Sikorsky CH-53 air-to-air met slang.....
Replies: 3
Views: 1072

Re: Nord Noratlas tankt Sikorsky CH-53 air-to-air met slang.

Noratlas Specs
Length: 72 ft 1 in (21.96 m)
Wingspan: 106 ft 8 in (32.5 m

CH-53 Specs
Length: 88 ft 6 in (26.97 m)
Rotor diameter: 72 ft 2.8 in (22.01 m)

Helo is longer and their MAX take off weight is within 3k pounds (1200 kilos?)
by tomcat604
24 Apr 2019, 20:22
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: 23 apr 2019 PIX: Vietnamese SU-22 Fitter ran thru a wall...
Replies: 1
Views: 1113

Re: 23 apr 2019 PIX: Vietnamese SU-22 Fitter ran thru a wall

Looks like the wall got the worst of it!!!
Fitters - built like a Russian bulldozer :lol: :lol: :lol:
by tomcat604
14 Feb 2019, 18:07
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: F-35 Lightning II developments
Replies: 2537
Views: 824791

Re: F-35 Lightning II developments

Alpha Kilo One wrote:And after Luke directly to the scrap yard?

No - they simply will not leave the USA as they are considered to be "orange wired" test aircraft. As such they will spend their lives as test articles for new software, weapons etc.
I'd say they probably have a long life ahead of them!
by tomcat604
10 Jan 2019, 21:36
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: RETURNING to USA..: US Army 4th CAB,4th Infantry Div. heli's
Replies: 228
Views: 58845

Re: Europe summer 2018: US Army 4th CAB,4th Infantry Div. he

Perfect - am Army migration to the continent with LOVE
(Valentine's day!!!)
by tomcat604
16 Dec 2018, 20:03
Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
Topic: USA West Coast 11/2018 (AZ,NV)
Replies: 11
Views: 4271

Re: USA West Coast 11/2018 (AZ,NV)

The panning on the Gamblers Viper :shock: :shock: :shock:
by tomcat604
04 Dec 2018, 02:09
Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
Topic: TLP 2018-4 Amendola Air Base - 28-29 novembre 2018
Replies: 17
Views: 6591

Re: TLP 2018-4 Amendola Air Base - 28-29 novembre 2018

Very nice set - lovely (almost) winter light
by tomcat604
14 Nov 2018, 13:15
Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
Topic: Alliance AFW, ATAC
Replies: 6
Views: 2463

Re: Alliance AFW, ATAC

Any talk of respraying the french birds in a different color scheme?
by tomcat604
14 Nov 2018, 13:10
Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
Topic: IAF Eagles
Replies: 9
Views: 3213

Re: IAF Eagles

תודה - always good to see the "mighty" Eagles !
by tomcat604
11 Oct 2018, 21:20
Forum: Aviation Photo Forum
Topic: Starwars Canyon
Replies: 4
Views: 2397

Re: Starwars Canyon

Nice Set!
by tomcat604
11 Oct 2018, 01:56
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: 09okt2018 pic: RNZAF T-6C turboprop belly landing at Ohakea.
Replies: 4
Views: 1215

Re: 09okt2018 pic: RNZAF T-6C turboprop belly landing at Oha

For the sake of discussion let's assume that it's NOT a servicing error?
What i'm asking |is there a manufacturer warranty" that covers this type of mishap?
by tomcat604
10 Oct 2018, 17:58
Forum: Military Aviation News
Topic: 09okt2018 pic: RNZAF T-6C turboprop belly landing at Ohakea.
Replies: 4
Views: 1215

Re: 10okt2018 pic: RNZAF T-6C turboprop belly landing at Oha

In a case like this is the manufacturer still liable for the damages?