mattDoes look like a recliner..
mattWhat why?
It’s a lovely plane, I just don’t want to see it as my enemy.
Rationally it cant be your enemy…its only the pilot that can.. 🙂
mattIt looks like the MAKO.
very much a trainer, too small for Superbug level..
mattwell its “The Mail” and they said that it couldnt fly in the clouds of make dynamic manouvers in the clouds because of FCS issues rgd’s to stability.. which made no sence to me.
also mentioned about the nose gear ( i assume they mean the prob that we posted about waaay back) but it went on to say in the same breath that their was a software issue, maybe i know jack all about aircraft but from what i remember the nose wheel doesnt hae software.. it has hardwaring tyres.
mattTurn the Dreamliner to a Bomber.. job done!
mattwell the report did say that it was a mixture of both but this was just to lower tension between the two sides, if you actualy look at all the points they are pretty much codenming US doctrine and training.
mattTheir were more things pointed out in the report then what you have quoated. i.e. the American crew not being able to identify ally aircraft.. etc etc..
mattARTHUR please please get rid of the polls and the Vs threads.. please…
matttoo much weight and you make it into a slow missile boat.. i prefer speed and agility to power specially if these FAB have to do a 71 style harbour attack. 2+2 is all they would need.
mattwhy not just stick 2+2 brahmos on Indian Navys Fast attack boats??????????
ISRAEL AIRCRAFT INDUSTRIES LTD – HIGH PERFORMANCE PATROL AND ATTACK CRAFT
The Super Dvora Mk. II is a high performance purpose-designed fast patrol and attack craft (FPC), and remains one of the most capable in the world today. Following on the experience gained in earlier generations of fast patrol craft designed and built by IAI-Ramta and including the Dabur, Shapirit, Dvora and Super Dvora Mk. I, classes of FPC, the Super Dvora Mk. II incorporates more than 25 years of experience gained in combat and peacetime operation in the Israel Navy and other navies around the globe.
HIGH-SPEED PATROL AND ATTACK CRAFT
As the latest generation of the operationally proven Super Dvora family now in the water, the Super Dvora Mk. II is capable of performing all-weather littoral/brown water surveillance, search and rescue missions, policing duties (detection, interception and interdiction of maritime pirates, terrorists, smugglers, fugitives and other suspects), as well as increased “blue water” naval operations within a broader, complex set of roles and missions in conjunction with other air, sea and land-based forces.
In January 2002, the Israel Navy again chose IAI-Ramta and the Super Dvora platform as its next generation fast patrol and interdiction craft. In this program, IAI-Ramta will build six of the latest generation fast patrol boats, and holds options for five more. This, the Mk. III version of the craft, is now in construction at IAI-Ramta and will be launched in the near future. In addition, the company is currently negotiating several new contracts expected to generate additional sales in 2003
SUPER DVORA TECHNICAL OVERVIEW
The Super Dvora Mk. II high-speed patrol craft is a state-of-the-art purpose-designed platform based on the combat-proven Super Dvora family, and excels in the performance of a variety of naval missions from typical off-shore coastal patrol mission profiles to high-speed, high-maneuver littoral warfare. The ship’s hull geometry and layout, main and auxiliary systems and performance characteristics have been carefully chosen to suit operational and economic parameters prioritized by specific naval customers, but with sufficient built-in flexibility to enable the adaptation of the above to other operators’ unique requirements and operating environments.
The 23-25m long, 5.7m breadth, 1.1m mean draft 50-65t Super Dvora Mk. II and Mk. III utilizes a well-proven marine aluminum alloy planing hull of proportions capable of maintaining high standards of sea-keeping, maneuverability and static/dynamic intact/damaged stability in adverse environments.
POWER PACKS AND SURFACE PIERCING PROPELLERS
The craft is offered with a range of power packs and a choice of surface piercing propellers driven by TDI ASD16 surface drives or water-jet propulsion systems depending on specific customer preferences or choice.
Correct matching of hull, power pack and propulsor permit the ship commander to choose between a very fast (45-52 knot) “sprint” (interception) speed, and extended loitering/cruising speeds and beach-landing requirements. Range/endurance is a 700 nautical mile radius, but can be altered to suit specific requirements.
The boat’s configuration provides flexibility in equipment layout and support for various roles and missions, including the over-side lifting/deploying of assault/commando/police craft and beach landing capability.
CRAFT OPERATION
The craft is operated from one of three air-conditioned control stations (open bridge, closed bridge, engine/steering compartments) and has a low silhouette, above-deck profile.
The craft can be operated by a minimum of three crew, but has air-conditioned bunk accommodations for up to ten or 12 crew (on duty, off duty), in seven separate watertight below-deck. Other passengers (i.e. naval/coast guard personnel; arrested or detained suspects; or rescued survivors from a marine accident) can be accommodated below deck for specific periods of time.
ROBUST DESIGN FOR WEAPONS INSTALLATION
The Super-Dvora Mk. II-III design is robust to allow for the installation of optional 25-30mm stabilized cannon, light or heavy machine guns, all of which can be slaved to state-of the art mast-mounted, day/night, long range electro-optic systems.
The relatively high mast can be folded to allow overland transport of the craft by standard transporter.
COMMUNICATION, NAVIGATION, SURVEILLANCE AND TARGETING
State-of-the-art external/internal communication systems, navigation and day/night long-range surveillance and targeting suites can be provided according to specific customer specifications.
PRECISION ANTI-SHIP WEAPON SYSTEMS
Additionally, in its naval attack mode, IAI-Ramta is currently working a number of new configurations for the flexible Super Dvora platform, among them the “Strike” version, or “Littoral Warrior”, equipped with a variety of very advanced precision weapon systems.
mattit makes sence, why service/replace parts that may or may not be junked during an upgrade, it seems like a good strategy.
The closest thing i can think of is NOT getting a Datsun sunny and putting in a bran spanking new 2 litre engine and then junking that for a Toyata, erm i mean Lexus V8.
mattI never served myself, but lots of friends have served or still serve. From what they tell me, the “peace and tranquillity that rarely comes in service life” is actually seventh circle of boredom 🙂
any relations to the seven sea’s of rhye ?
mattbut its a nice piccy.. dont think you have to be in the forces anymore to apreciate tranquility
mattwell if shes one of the ops people shes prob take a well deserved breaks heard its pretty difficult on deck.
mattXOH-1 (OH-X) New Observation Helicopter / AH-2
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Kawasaki designed the XOH-1 (OH-X), nicknamed Ninja, Japan’s new indigenous battlefield scout helicopter. One JDA project to which the aircraft industry’s fortunes are tied is the OH-X observation helicopter, the first such aircraft, including engine, to be developed in Japan. KHI is the airframe prime contractor, just as it is on the McDonnell Douglas-licensed OH-6D, which the OH-X will replace. MHI is in charge of the new helicopter’s twin engines.
The first XOH-1 prototype made its first flight on 6 Aug, 1996. A total of four delivered between May and August 1997. The Ground Self-Defense Force has penciled in purchases of 180 to 200 OH-Xs. That would be far fewer than the 297 OH-6Ds KHI had through March 1995, and even this goal could fall prey to the new defense budget realities in Japan.
Like similar types, OH-1 has tandem seating and stub wings for armament. The ducted tail rotor is of “fenestron” type. The design features a composite hinge-less rotor hub for high control responsibility with damage tolerant main rotor blades, and auto Flight Control System. The targeting system is integrated, with FLIR, TV and LASER ranging system. The shock absorbing seat and crew protection armor are part of the integrated cockpit.
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. had been developing an all-composite bearingless helicopter main rotor system for over fifteen years. Series production began for the new light observation helicopter, the OH-1. The bearing-less rotor system consists of a hub plate, torsion elements and the main rotor blades. These components are very complex composite parts, requiring an innovative automated lay-up and molding process. To facilitate this need KHI developed a robotic roving placement system and a new molding process called Matched-die Isostatic Pressing, MIP.
Japan has a requirement to replace its AH-1F Cobras-about 100 or so attack helicopters. A Japanese design would possibly be based on the OH-1 scout helicopter developed by Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Development of an indigenous design, sometimes referred to as the AH-2, would require importing more powerful turboshaft engines than those used aboard the OH-1. The all-Japanese helicopter also would need a new rotor/gearbox assembly and sensor/targeting package.
Specifications
Country of Origin Japan
Crew 2
Origin Japan
Type scout / reconnaissance
length 12 m / 39 ft 4 in
height 3.8 m / 12 ft 5 in
width 3m Skid Width
Rotor Diameter 11.5m
Total length 13m
Height 3.8m
Engine Mitsubishi XT1-10 (884shp) X 2
All-Up Weight 3,500Kg [4,000 kg / 8,820 lb ]
Maximum velocity 260Km/h
Cruise speed
Range
Ceiling
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