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Ananda
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There's no official information from Bhangladesh or Leonardo on the LoI target. Those USD 7 Bio 20 Brand New Eurofighter come from their forum enthusiast.
Italy do have 24 Tranche 1 that recently going to be replace by similar number Tranche 4. So if they aim to that Italian Tranche 1 with upgrade packages, it is still possible.
Italy do have 24 Tranche 1 that recently going to be replace by similar number Tranche 4. So if they aim to that Italian Tranche 1 with upgrade packages, it is still possible.
Leonardo also offered the Philippines up to 32 Tranche 5 Eurofighters to fit their budget. Reportedly, the Philippines budget was USD 7.5 billion. I believe it would involve long term loans/financing. The same should have been offered to Bhangladesh.
John Fedup
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A review of the GAO report on the V-22 Osprey with statistics claiming the accident rate isn’t all that bad. Some fair points for debate but I guess it is up to people who actually have to fly in these machines to decide if they are any worse than helicopters.
The V-22 is a first generation of the new aviation capability which clearly offers advantages. Hopefully the second generation V-280 offers superior reliability and safety that can be utilized in a future V-22 version 2.0.
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The V-22 is a first generation of the new aviation capability which clearly offers advantages. Hopefully the second generation V-280 offers superior reliability and safety that can be utilized in a future V-22 version 2.0.
Putting the Osprey in the Dock: What the GAO Gets Wrong on V 22 Safety and the Real Drivers of Mishaps - Second Line of Defense
By Robbin Laird The GAO’s recent report on Osprey safety draws attention to real mishaps and genuine concerns, but its framing, methods, and omissions risk reinforcing an outdated caricature of the V‑22 rather than illuminating the actual safety problems the force faces. A more rigorous and...
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Ananda
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When one of the partner manufacturer have an idea to keep FCAS ongoing, is by making two seperate jets version. Well this is just the same on saying German and France should make their own seperate ways.
Yes there could be some arrangement to have common parts sharing, but I doubt it will save cost much compare going seperate ways. Either way, the arguments shown much similarities when French decide to build their own Rafale, rather then join Euro Fighters.
Which is what Airbus (as the German partner) has been pushing for for years in order to actually be able to make money off of the project.
John Fedup
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France needs a naval fighter, Germany does not nor does it make sense for Germany to put money into a French requirement. Perhaps Spain does. In any event, two jets seems to be the path forward. The less (very) likely scenario is Germany jumping into GCAP.
Terran
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Unless the French start giving out Catbar Aircraft carriers like World of Warships promotion.
“Sign up now for FCAS use Promo code BAGETT on the French Ministry of Defense website to get a special. Buy 50 FCAS get a PANG for free and all the Bagetts you can cart away!”
Please note that is sarcasm not a real offer.
It’s a very unlikely thing for the Spanish Navy to be able to take advantage of FCAS.
The Spanish use Matador a variant of the Harrier. They use a Carrier designed for Jump jets. The logical next step on that line would be F35B. Buying FCAS for the Spanish Navy would require a significant paradigm shift.