Spin Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Press are reporting that the "world's largest aircraft" will be visiting Brisbane this afternoon, I'm assuming they mean the An 225? Anyone got an idea as to what time she is due? Of course I would go and remove my Canon from the car last night - point and shoot it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted January 19, 2010 Author Share Posted January 19, 2010 Consulted with the wrinkled plum, it seems that we can expect an AN 124 at around 15:00 local, not the An 225 as initially reported. Still probably worth a look. FlightAware > Volga-dnepr #2454 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yenn Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Waste of time for them. The Yanks would never let us buy any defence equipment not made by them. It would not be able to be used to fight their wars. I hope I am wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 19, 2010 Share Posted January 19, 2010 Which purchase are you referring to Yenn, buying the Antonov or the NH-90? Australia has already purchased and is buildling the NH-90 for the Army (and already delivered the first couple), the "Naval" version of the NH-90 is likely to be purchased to replace the Seahawk...to maintain the same "common platform" approach taken previously with Blackhawk/Seahawk. Australia has also purchased the French Tiger attack chopper and Airbus A330 refueller amongst other non-US purchases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Escadrille Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 The Eurocopter Tiger (EC665) is truly a superb product and along with the MRH 90 should serve us well for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorticity Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 The visit is a continuation in the battle betwee n Sikorsky and the Europeans to replace the cancelled seasprite. Even the US president flies in a European chopper now, or will do very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ozzie Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Yenn still looks for the 'buy empire' lable :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybum Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 The NH-90 and the Tiger are not speced for the terrain where our guys are fighting. Hot and high ops and both these ships are grounded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Escadrille Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 The French are currently operating the Tiger in Theatre and it is performing very well. Neither aircraft is grounded at this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 The NH-90 and the Tiger are not speced for the terrain where our guys are fighting. Hot and high ops and both these ships are grounded. But are any of the competition any better for this sort of country (Afghanistan?)? Those are pretty extreme conditions. I have a very interesting report by a test pilot who was involved in a program designed to integrate Western avionics and weapons with the Russian Hind attack helicopter and it was amazing just how limiting hot and high conditions are for what from the outside, appears to be a nearly invincible beast. I have several friends who met them in combat and claim to still have nightmares about the experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vorticity Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Huh? You obviously don't live near Townsville, Darwin, oakey or Brisbane because you would see these birds flying at various daily. Jump on janes and compare the NH90 to the fully optioned blackhawks (the nh90 has most options standard) and you will findit has more power, range and space. No chopper is good at everything but these two are pretty slick machines! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybum Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 yes, the advertising says the French are operating 3 tigers in country in the Ghan. Deploying at full weight in 35C conditions...however, read between the lines and they are fire support for the Gazzelles deployed to hit hard targets. Pretty expensive Kiowa for support on a French Bushranger. Sounds like the fuel armament mix doesn't include similar arms to what Australia wishes to carry into battle...Fletchette missiles are not Hellfires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Escadrille Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Hey Skybum.. Are you an ex 5 Avn driver by any chance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybum Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Escadrille...negative on that. Just a long time watcher of DMO stuff-ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Escadrille Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Well Skybum there are a lot of us that can certainly relate to that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangocharlie123 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Antonov Leaving Does anybody have an idea when the Antonov is leaving or has it already left. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shags_j Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Just a quick note guys. The NH-90 is the naval version. We've already bought MRH 90's for the Army. Slight difference. The MRH-90 looks like a good chopper. I wouldn't complain if I get to fly one of them instead of a blackhawk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mike_perth Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Like to know were the other two engines on the aircraft?? The news report says "the six engined AN124" !! Good reporting skills yet again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazza 38 Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 HI mike its a wonder they worked out its russian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunlopdangler Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 [ATTACH]9719.vB[/ATTACH] This one has six engines ;) 225_320x161_300x150.bmp 225_320x161_300x150.bmp 225_320x161_300x150.bmp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mike_perth Posted January 25, 2010 Share Posted January 25, 2010 Yeah - thats the real AN225 - the one they reported being here but clearly it wasnt! Gotta love the media Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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