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Although classed as a shallow sea, the Aegean is not as shallow as one may think it is. It’s maximum depth is over 3600metres. Many areas are over 500m even 1000m in depth. Just check out the map below:

Not really. If used cleverly almost all our frigates would be useful. But Ada-Class Milgem ships (including I-Class) having a stealthy hull, are specially ideal for the Aegean. That goes for the Hisar Class OPVs as well since they are built with the same hull as the Ada-Class. FACs are the...

Can it not be the fact that they are using the same gun that was already there?

Great news. Finally those tin cans will be more able fighting machines that can withstand today’s modern battlefield conditions. My only criticism is: Why 105mm gun and not 120mm? Especially when we have a winning formula in front of us with the ~170 M60TM with PULAT and new Volkan fire control...

Please note that Kinzhal is nothing more than an Iskander missile integrated on to a Mig 31K jet, which increases it’s overall effective range. Iskander missiles, in spite of all the hype about them, were successfully intercepted at Karabakh, by the Israeli built Barak-8 missiles. As stated...

I fully agree with everything you have written here. You have hit the nail on the head. But with the hat of a “Think Tank Analyst” I was expecting from you a bit more insight in to our current situation and the need for air defence frigates versus financial constraints plus platforms that need...

I would like to ask you Two questions. But please answer without preconceptions but with logic only. 1. If UK gave us those 4 ships for free as part of the Typhoon and Engine deal like a sweetener; should we accept them or decline? 2. Same as above but if they had a price tag of 25 million...

According to this video RR, with Orpheus engine, intends to use technologies within it for the Tempest engine project. Tempest engine will be an Adaptive Cycle engine. But according to this video, it will also have components of technology that will relate it to the Orpheus.

An engine is an entity in its own right. If it is called f404 then no matter how many parts or how much of it is produced by Volvo or TEI or IHI, it’s IP rights stay with GE. Without GE’s permission they can not produce the whole engine and they can not develop the engine to a more upgraded...

Tech can be released or transferred in the form of machinery producing specific parts of an engine. But that does not mean those parts and the engine can be sold to third parties freely. Quote: The US engines (F404/F414) that are the source of parts for the Volvo engines are military products...

First of all there is no deal that we know of. That is not what I am saying. What I am suggesting is a possible outcome with respect to the way in which the whole UK-Turkey approach has been towards the defence issues. We have not been told by either party about any deal being reached. But the...

Have a look at TFX thread my post #5282?

Quite likely! They would not have forwarded their offer if they had not have a design in hand already , as we would not have entertained their offer. From what is discussed it looks like they are developing an engine for Tempest project using technologies present in the Pearl engines, like the...

Correct. But if you read the post in its entirety you will understand that the price is the issue here. Not WHO produces the engine. F119 is a 26000lbf/35000lbf (dry/afterburner) stealthy engine. RR needs to produce a similar engine for us.

UK is after the big cake; TFX engine deal and a large order for Typhoons. F119 engine was worth 9.5 million dollars in 2006. With today’s dollar that makes 14.5million dollars. https://www.deagel.com/Propulsion%20Systems/F119/a001720 Rolls Royce, if given the engine project, will probably...

Great news if true! These planes will fill the void that is beginning to open in our air force deterrent. But there are three points that is very important: 1. They really ought to have ECRS-MK2 Aesa hybrid radar fitted. 2. Hopefully we will receive a squadron of upgraded Tranche 1 planes too...

UK has taken on a project to upgrade their Tranche 3 planes’ radars to ECRS MK2 version. This is a game changer radar that uses both GaAs and GaN T/R modules in a hybrid configuration. Quote: Instead, Radar Two uses a completely new open-architecture back end, married to what Leonardo has...

Our Murad radar may be altered to fit. But the radar will need to be integrated not just physically but electronically too to the Typhoon’s systems; not taking in to account possible unforeseen compatibility issues. But as they say; If there is the will, there is a way! Only Aselsan and BAE...

The news that seeped through about the Tranche 1 Typhoon sale, included source codes anyway. But it was discussed here in detail that upgrading Tranche 1 to Tranche 3 and more involved “Major” work on the planes. The best and most economical way to use them would be to upgrade them to Tranche...

When you look at the specifications of the Pakistani MILGEM ”corvettes” , you can’t help wonder why they are still called “corvettes”. The width of the ships have increased by 0.4m. The length of it is 108.2 metres instead of 99 metres. Hence the weight has become 2985 tons instead of 2300 tons...