AFB, according to wiki only one Harrier ever was in service aboard the ship.
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Is she a full fledged aircraft carrier?..Nope, not at this time.
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AFB, according to wiki only one Harrier ever was in service aboard the ship.
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Is she a full fledged aircraft carrier?..Nope, not at this time.
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Well.... Jeff Head.... ;P
even then that single Matador would have only been one of a half dozen, At best a escort carrier. She also lacks full defences. That said she has served the Thai well in Support functions as a Relief platform. Maybe some time in the future as F35B's start retiring Harrier -B's a few could be offered by the US or one of the European operators. The needs for this ship are fairly small a dozen units would fill the need with six on deck six in reserve
even then that single Matador would have only been one of a half dozen, At best a escort carrier. She also lacks full defences. That said she has served the Thai well in Support functions as a Relief platform. Maybe some time in the future as F35B's start retiring Harrier -B's a few could be offered by the US or one of the European operators. The needs for this ship are fairly small a dozen units would fill the need with six on deck six in reserve
She's not quite 20 years old yet. She was placed in service in 1997. Will the Thais keep her around long enough to really use her as she was intended? And they need $$$ for CV operations.
With a crew of only 200 aboard a ship as large as this I don't know how they could conduct proper firefighting and damage control or clean the ship..and yes I know the ship has a lot of automation. Any major fire and...it's not pleasant to think about.
and the Russians will walk away??? your problem comrade!
Nope.. they will receive it. Perhaps not on time (November) but they will put the ship in service.
I meant in the event of your "fire" scenario, no doubt the Russians are very anxious to get their hands on the Mistral? none at all, may be the only "saving grace" in the whole Ukraine situation?????
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I doubt it, the contract has already been signed for this one. Unless the two side has a disagreement and the contract is breached and a settlement has been reached, Yes than you might see the new Mistrals for sale.
asif iqbal
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Russia has ordered 32 x Ka-52K for two LHD
Over 100 helicopters of all types have been ordered for these two LHD
And these helos are all top of the line
Over 100 helicopters of all types have been ordered for these two LHD
And these helos are all top of the line
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