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If such a deal was struck in the near future, I think it would help France with finally getting a PA2
Contrary to Italy, France could deliver both the carrier and aircraft
(Rafale-M I mean)
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If such a deal was struck in the near future, I think it would help France with finally getting a PA2
Contrary to Italy, France could deliver both the carrier and aircraft
(Rafale-M I mean)
Yes France could...but that train has already left the station as far as the aircraft are concerned.Contrary to Italy, France could deliver both the carrier and aircraft
It's pretty clear, IMHO, that Brazil has settled on the Grippen and will end up with Sea Grippens for future carrier use. Which themselves are very good aircraft.
Has the Sea Grippen ever been tested as far as arrested landings?..Never seen a photo or video of said event.
TerraN_EmpirE
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I don't think they even have any prototypes yet.
[video=youtube_share;J3n9SPCHOwo]http://youtu.be/J3n9SPCHOwo[/video]
This is about as close as they are.
[video=youtube_share;J3n9SPCHOwo]http://youtu.be/J3n9SPCHOwo[/video]
This is about as close as they are.
So Brazil that has an operational carrier still shooting Scooters aka A-4s off the pointy end does not want a proven platform like the Hornet? Bad decision in my opinion. It will be 7-10 years before anyone sees a Sea Grippen.
Plenty of these bad boys in production...
Equation
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I think F-18 Hornet is just too big, too advance, used too much fuel for the Brazilian navy to handle as of right now. I think they are sticking to the A-4 (nothing wrong with it I still love them from my Topgun movie) for awhile until their crew and pilot are trained for the F-18.
French Navy had considered the purchase of Hornet for replace the Crusader, finaly the Rafale "Marine" was purchased.
I think Super Hornet is too heavy.
CV Sao Paulo use catapult ( BS 5 ) of only 50 m* for aircraft about 15 T max, CDG 75 m/ 25 T ( C-13-3 ) and US 94,5 m/30+T ( C 13 mod 1 ).
*Flottes de Combat.
I think Super Hornet is too heavy.
CV Sao Paulo use catapult ( BS 5 ) of only 50 m* for aircraft about 15 T max, CDG 75 m/ 25 T ( C-13-3 ) and US 94,5 m/30+T ( C 13 mod 1 ).
*Flottes de Combat.
asif iqbal
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It is estimated that France spent £198 million on the development studies on the second carrier which was scrapped a waste of a lot of money they could buy half a FFG for that price
Correct.. I should have checked.. even a "C" model Hornet is to heavy for Sao Paulo.
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TerraN_EmpirE
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hmm the results of which the British are using for QE2 class. And the Push by French ship builders to sell to Brazil.
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