RAF's largest ever aeroplane
19-04-2011, 12:30
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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.
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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?.... 
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19-04-2011, 12:55
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Re: RAF's largest ever aeroplane
It's alright. We'll let students pay for them in increased tuition fees...
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19-04-2011, 13:28
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Re: RAF's largest ever aeroplane
Most will be grounded as they won't have money for spares.
Then they'll be scrapped.
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19-04-2011, 14:28
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Re: RAF's largest ever aeroplane
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19-04-2011, 14:54
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Re: RAF's largest ever aeroplane
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
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19-04-2011, 17:31
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Re: RAF's largest ever aeroplane
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Originally Posted by danielf
It's alright. We'll let students pay for them in increased tuition fees...
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Good
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19-04-2011, 17:47
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Re: RAF's largest ever aeroplane
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Originally Posted by danielf
It's alright. We'll let students pay for them in increased tuition fees...
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The universities are going to pay for them. That will save the MOD some money.
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19-04-2011, 18:06
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Re: RAF's largest ever aeroplane
Soon it will be one tanker per combat aircraft, travel to any hotspot from the UK, who needs carriers? 
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21-04-2011, 17:22
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Re: RAF's largest ever aeroplane
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Originally Posted by haydnwalker
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
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It's basically an Airbus A330 200 airliner thats been kitted out for military use.
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21-04-2011, 20:04
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Re: RAF's largest ever aeroplane
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Originally Posted by Halcyon
It's basically an Airbus A330 200 airliner thats been kitted out for military use.
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Ryanair 'comfort' spec then eh?... 
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