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Osem	19-04-2011 12:30

RAF's largest ever aeroplane

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The largest RAF aircraft in history has arrived in the UK for the first time.

The new tanker and transport plane - named the Voyager - is almost 60m (197ft) long and has a 60m wingspan.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13125047

Just one question, how long before we don't have enough personnel and equipment to justify the fleet of 14?.... :erm:

danielf

19-04-2011 12:55

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It's alright. We'll let students pay for them in increased tuition fees...

Taf	19-04-2011 13:28

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Most will be grounded as they won't have money for spares.

Then they'll be scrapped.

Hugh	19-04-2011 14:28

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or not....

haydnwalker

19-04-2011 14:54

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Theyve already signed a 27year deal...

They are good planes, but I cant see them being the universal transport rig the RAF wants them to be

Pierre

19-04-2011 17:31

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Originally Posted by danielf (Post 35216702)

It's alright. We'll let students pay for them in increased tuition fees...

Good

Sirius

19-04-2011 17:47

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Originally Posted by danielf (Post 35216702)

It's alright. We'll let students pay for them in increased tuition fees...

:tu: excellent

The universities are going to pay for them. That will save the MOD some money.

bonzoe

19-04-2011 18:06

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Soon it will be one tanker per combat aircraft, travel to any hotspot from the UK, who needs carriers? ;)

Halcyon

21-04-2011 17:22

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Originally Posted by haydnwalker (Post 35216836)

Theyve already signed a 27year deal...

They are good planes, but I cant see them being the universal transport rig the RAF wants them to be

It's basically an Airbus A330 200 airliner thats been kitted out for military use.

Osem	21-04-2011 20:04

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Originally Posted by Halcyon (Post 35218986)

It's basically an Airbus A330 200 airliner thats been kitted out for military use.

Ryanair 'comfort' spec then eh?... :D

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