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Re: Rooivalk

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Patrick, there’s nothing wrong with that turn. I think you’re missing the point that unauthorised modifications such as strapping cameras onto airframes are potentially catastrophic.
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cage wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2023 5:54 pm
Peregrine wrote: Thu Jun 22, 2023 5:17 pm Regarding an earlier comment: conventional attack helicopters will be around for a good while yet. Speed and range are not necessarily required for “modern ops”. Entirely scenario dependent.
Agree, the general focus may be shifting, but they are decades away from implementing this broader strategy.
Some of the first aircraft may only be seen 2030 to 2040, assuming priorities and budgets remain the same.
For the planned role, Valor should be a good fit.
Sikorsky seem to be unable to get their concepts to actually work to spec, so the tried and tested helo won't be disappearing anytime soon.

Bell are also pitching the Invictus for the future attack role. It is quite pretty, but I do still like the old Comanche that came to an untimely end.

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Re: Rooivalk

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Fransw wrote: Tue Jun 27, 2023 10:22 am I know these are old videos but watch them again it will put you in a good mood! :D

Question: How do they transport the Rooivalk to a conflict area, DRC for example? Do they fly it or ''freight'' it?

https://www.defenceweb.co.za/aerospace/ ... m-the-drc/

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