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Offline Pongo

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« on: June 14, 2004, 04:54:03 PM »
Looks like the Boeing 737 varient gets the go ahead.
Wonder how many Harpoons it will carry?
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Offline Furious

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« Reply #1 on: June 14, 2004, 06:01:13 PM »
can a 737 operate on the deck in crappy weather?
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Offline Toad

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« Reply #2 on: June 14, 2004, 06:45:03 PM »
737 is a great airplane without doubt but I can think of some "issues". Loiter time and icing problems when on the deck for two off the top of my head.
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« Reply #3 on: June 14, 2004, 06:50:45 PM »
Stupid question... Is Orion too big for carrier ops?
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Offline Toad

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« Reply #4 on: June 14, 2004, 07:11:08 PM »
Yep.
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« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2004, 03:24:58 AM »
It's about time and the B737 may be the ideal platform.  Even though the Orion was near perfection for it's application.  The  Orion was a militarized Lockeed Electra airliner and the Brits are using the DeHavilland Comet as the Nimrod in the same role very effectively.
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« Reply #6 on: June 15, 2004, 04:39:50 AM »
The Nimrod shares little in common with the Comet. It's more than just a miliarized version - it was practically redesigned inside out.
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« Reply #7 on: June 15, 2004, 07:35:06 AM »
Why does the Orion need to be replaced?
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« Reply #8 on: June 15, 2004, 07:47:41 AM »
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The Nimrod shares little in common with the Comet. It's more than just a miliarized version - it was practically redesigned inside out.
It's a comet.  meh
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« Reply #9 on: June 15, 2004, 07:48:59 AM »
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Why does the Orion need to be replaced?


because it doesn't have winglets of course.  Oh and all the ashtrays were full.
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Offline Pongo

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« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2004, 10:03:08 AM »
Because they proved prone to capture?
And its pilots where only turbo prop rated when they got out. Now they will have 1000s of hours of 2 engine jet time.
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« Reply #11 on: June 15, 2004, 10:08:13 AM »
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737 is a great airplane without doubt but I can think of some "issues". Loiter time and icing problems when on the deck for two off the top of my head.


Loiter time was my first thought.

and MT, they use the S-3 Viking for Carrier Ops (in addition to any number of Helos).

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« Reply #12 on: June 15, 2004, 10:50:01 AM »
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Loiter time was my first thought.

and MT, they use the S-3 Viking for Carrier Ops (in addition to any number of Helos).

-Sik


If anything the loiter time will be increased, think of all the fuel ord. and electronic detectors you can load when you don't have all those way over the 170lb FAA standard people on board.
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Offline rogwar

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« Reply #13 on: June 15, 2004, 10:53:42 AM »
The Orion was neat because they could shut down 2 of the engines to conserve fuel for extended loiter periods. I had the chance to see one flying at an airshow and it was definitely cool.

I remember an awesome high speed pass and then a very steep climb and turn...was trult amazing. However, it is likely getting a bit long in the tooth so to speak.

It might be interesting as to the the capability of a B737 type aircraft with the high bypass turbo fans.
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« Reply #14 on: June 15, 2004, 11:00:10 AM »
I wonder if it will be able to open a bay and drop torps?
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