the swiss EYRIE
uhm, eri-eye … Ericsson …. Sweden … haaaa – Saab [Microwave Systems, formerly Ericsson Microwave Systems). :rolleyes:
The case of Chile is more urgent….An alternative new potential can be version AEW of the C-295, that EADS CASA has begun to promote energetically in Poland, and that also would be equipped with the ubiquitous Erieye system of SAAB Microwave…EADS CASA takes to some years studying this project, anticipating a requirement of the Air Force of Spain that has taken in materializing itself, but seems to be it refocusing today towards those countries that already operate the C-295 in their versions of transport and marine patrolling.
http://www.enfoque-estrategico.com/reportajes/medios_aew_2.htm
Flight International 15/09/08
Saab unveils C-295 Erieye concept
“Some preliminary studies into the possibility of installing the Erieye on both the C-295 and ATR aircraft have been made,” says the Swedish manufacturer, which first revealed plans to integrate the surveillance system on a high-wing aircraft design during July’s Farnborough air show
I actually started that one :p
Thought so :;)
Interestingly, this DRY cargo ship comes with a port and starboard refuelling station (liquid cargo volume 3729 m3, located mostly in the forward/bow sections). 8,391 tons dry cargo + 18,000 barrels fuel
http://www.hazegray.org/worldnav/usa/aux_flt.htm
Conversely, the Henry J Kaiser ships (T-AO-187) have a small capacity to carry and transfer fresh and frozen foods as well as other materials, and have two dry cargo transfer rigs.
The T-AO fuel capacity is 26,166 tons (178,000 bbls). The T-AKE cargo fuel capacity is 2,646 tons (18,000 bbls).
http://www.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA401770&Location=U2…
So, the question is: would a set of ‘hybrid’ ships work better than two more specialized classes…..? (assuming T-AKE is not already to be considered a hybrid)
Federal Contracts : 2011-01-10 : (Custom Search)
19–Request for Information (RFI) – Fleet Replenishment Oiler (T-AO 187 Class) Recapitalization
Solicitation Number: N0002411R2204Agency: Department of the Navy
Office: Naval Sea Systems Command
Location: NAVSEA HQ
Recapitalization of the T-AO 187 Fleet Replenishment Oiler Class is part of the U.S.
Navy’s long-range shipbuilding plan. On September 17, 2010, the Navy announced that its Fiscal Year 2012 budget submission would include acceleration of the double-hulled fleet oiler T-AO(X) production from 2017 to 2014. Emphasis will be placed on compliance with environmental protection regulations, and on lowering total ownership costs (TOC) in the design and operation of the new oilers, including the use of mature, commercial technologies, and component commonality with other ships in the U.S. Navy fleet.
The Navy is preparing to conduct an Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) to refine the key attributes of the T-AO(X). The AoA will conduct various tradeoff analyses to determine the optimal solution in terms of cost, cargo capacity, speed and overall number of T-AO(X)s required to meet Fleet requirements.
Alternatives will examine various quantities of bulk petroleum products (JP-5 and DFM); dry stores/packaged cargo, fleet freight, mail, personnel and other miscellaneous cargo to determine the optimum cargo capacities. A range of dry cargo capacities at least 20% greater than the T-AO 187 Class should be considered.
http://www.implu.com/federal_contracts/listing/N0002411R2204
Sikorsy S-70i
from http://lotniczapolska.pl/PZL-Mielec-rozpoczal-koncowy-montaz-S-70i,8740
NASA SELECTS ACTIVE SENSORS RVDT’S FOR LATEST BLACKHAWK STEALTH PROJECT
1st April 2010A team of NASA engineers are looking into methods of increasing the militery stealth of the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter through noise reduction tests being carried out this year (2010) at the National Full-Scale Aerodynamics Complex (NFAC), Moffet Field, California. To reduce noise from the rotor blades, engineers are developing motion-control technology by inputing low-frequency variations of rotor blade pitch-angle into the control system.
more here: http://www.activesensors.com/news/7
160th SOAR photo – MH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter
http://www.americanspecialops.com/photos/night-stalkers/mh-60-blackhawk.phpNote the shape of the main rotor blade and its distinct leading edge
In relation to the rotor blade shaping: last year Eurocopter unveiled its most recent effort to reduce helicopter noise with the radical-looking Blue Edge rotor blade. In addition to the Blue Edge rotor blade, the company also introduced something called Blue Pulse technology. Also designed to reduce helicopter noise, the Blue Pulse system uses three flap modules in the trailing edge of each rotor blade. Both of these technologies are able to reduce noise by minimizing the blade-vortex interaction of the main rotor on a helicopter.
http://www.neatorama.com/2010/02/26/stealth-helicopter/
see also
http://www.propilotmag.com/archives/2010/June%2010/A4_Blade_design_p1.html
http://www.eurocopterusa.com/news_features/2010/02-22-10-heli-expo-2010-innovation.asp
Looks likely to be a pimped out Blackhawk, or at least use lots of Blackhawk parts.
160th SOAR photo – MH-60 Black Hawk Helicopter
http://www.americanspecialops.com/photos/night-stalkers/mh-60-blackhawk.php
Note the shape of the main rotor blade and its distinct leading edge
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