In terms of attack helicopters, go with the AW249!!! Like the AH64 Apache "E" variant is an impressive platform, but it's just an updated version of an old platform. The AW249 is the new kid on the block that has the potential to be the premiere attack helicopter of the future.
In terms of the future fighter trainer aircraft, I would go for the South Korean KAI T-50!!!
I still think the AH-1Z viper with the radar pod would be a better choice if we are to obtain amphibious assault ships, as they are designed for salt water ops and have fold away blades and a narrow body for better storage within these types of ships.
Noah - there are a lot of spelling mistakes in your articles (or should I say 'variations' in word presentation) that could be easily addressed. I use Grammarly.comwww.grammarly.com/grammar-check. It is a tool that helps with proofreading. As I deal with mild dyslexia, it is a lifelong tool I trust and has helped me through university and with a Graduate degree.
Yeah, I skipped the spellcheck this time around. Im also Dyslexic! I love Grammerly on desktop, but not phone where I do 99% of my work. I find thr phone version a bit wonky.
Big issue with the torpedo on a drone is; "Can it return and safely land on the ship with the torpedo still onboard? If you have to ditch one of your limited number of torpedo's every time you launch, then their use will quickly become limited.
I would also like to see the Lionfish 30mm put onto the AOP's, JSS and any other ships we build/buy, so we have a common light gun through the fleet.
With respect to Arctic-capable ships, Canada would do well by procuring and deploying a RCN 'Arctic Mobile Base' (a support ship with air and landing capabilities, and stores, fuel, medical and other services), pending (costly and long) development of permanent infrastructure in the North. One or more Arctic Mobile Base would provide much more flexibility. The terms 'Amphibious Assault Ship' and 'Amphibious Landing Ship' as used in recent articles should be avoided. Shades of Iwo Jima and Normandy, and people will compare with US, Russian, Chinese, etc., amphibious forces and what they do (power projection). Amphibiosity (UK term), whether assaults against hostile shores or raids, is not something the RCN is espousing (though it did have landing forces in the Second World War). Besides, 'amphibious' is usually an adjective to 'warfare' and 'landing' to 'ship.' To assist public understanding, the terminology should be clear from the beginning.
In terms of attack helicopters, go with the AW249!!! Like the AH64 Apache "E" variant is an impressive platform, but it's just an updated version of an old platform. The AW249 is the new kid on the block that has the potential to be the premiere attack helicopter of the future.
In terms of the future fighter trainer aircraft, I would go for the South Korean KAI T-50!!!
I still think the AH-1Z viper with the radar pod would be a better choice if we are to obtain amphibious assault ships, as they are designed for salt water ops and have fold away blades and a narrow body for better storage within these types of ships.
can never have enough AOR
am doubtful about attack helicopters
Noah - there are a lot of spelling mistakes in your articles (or should I say 'variations' in word presentation) that could be easily addressed. I use Grammarly.com www.grammarly.com/grammar-check. It is a tool that helps with proofreading. As I deal with mild dyslexia, it is a lifelong tool I trust and has helped me through university and with a Graduate degree.
Yeah, I skipped the spellcheck this time around. Im also Dyslexic! I love Grammerly on desktop, but not phone where I do 99% of my work. I find thr phone version a bit wonky.
It’s TUTOR!!! As in teacher.
Big issue with the torpedo on a drone is; "Can it return and safely land on the ship with the torpedo still onboard? If you have to ditch one of your limited number of torpedo's every time you launch, then their use will quickly become limited.
I would also like to see the Lionfish 30mm put onto the AOP's, JSS and any other ships we build/buy, so we have a common light gun through the fleet.
It’s all good! My French is absolutely atrocious but I excel at decrypting typos! And I was 8 years old when the Tutor entered RCAF service…
With respect to Arctic-capable ships, Canada would do well by procuring and deploying a RCN 'Arctic Mobile Base' (a support ship with air and landing capabilities, and stores, fuel, medical and other services), pending (costly and long) development of permanent infrastructure in the North. One or more Arctic Mobile Base would provide much more flexibility. The terms 'Amphibious Assault Ship' and 'Amphibious Landing Ship' as used in recent articles should be avoided. Shades of Iwo Jima and Normandy, and people will compare with US, Russian, Chinese, etc., amphibious forces and what they do (power projection). Amphibiosity (UK term), whether assaults against hostile shores or raids, is not something the RCN is espousing (though it did have landing forces in the Second World War). Besides, 'amphibious' is usually an adjective to 'warfare' and 'landing' to 'ship.' To assist public understanding, the terminology should be clear from the beginning.