could also just do both, one as a standard TT the other as premium or something
For 9.0 I think the Hawk 53 is still a better option since its a bit more unique than the others, and would sit at around the same BR
we also have quite literally tons of alternatives as well, so its not like we need to have the F-86 for us
What if we change the current F-16AJ to Indonesian early F-16A? 🙏🙏🙏
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IIRC, same engine, same radar, just change the armament to remove AIM-7, AIM-9L, but give AIM-9P-4/P-5
F-16AJ is bound for the path of R2Y2 anyway, so might as well :v 👐👐
Wait The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) F8F Bearcat to rank III ~ IV, and indonesian aircraft piston engine
Low-vis shark mouth, that’s interesting
RE: M346
Article is correct, 12x M346FA Block 20
I don’t know if I’ve posted about this on the forum before, but the Malaysian Hawk 208 is VERY promising. All the Hawks we have now have the Adour engine with ~2390kgf thrust; that one has an Avon with ~4600kgf, pretty much twice the thrust.
That, plus the good RWR, radar, and well-rounded weapons have quickly made it one of my most anticipated aircraft.
Actually what is the source that Hawk 208 uses Avon engine? I can only find it from the OG suggestion post.
If I have to guess the only difference with the 209 would be AIM-9L and modeled air-refueling probe.
I’m assuming the suggestion post is correct. If the suggestion was wrong, and it also used an Adour it would be very disappointing.
It’s an Adour not a Avon.
It’s not really plausible for the Avon to get fitted in the first place. The Avon ended production in '74, the Hawk 200s first flight was in '86, over a decade later, with deliveries not beginning until the 90s. The Avon is physically bigger too.
Good chance the later models got the Mk.951 bringing thrust up to 29kN though.
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That’s… something, I guess. Nothing like the 45kN of the Avon though…
My quest for a superbly well-rounded subsonic continues.
TNI-AU Su-27SKM also received the new camo
Looks like the AW159 “Wildcat” is next to get a WIP Devblog, I know the Phillipines use them but did Malaysia put in an order for it yet or are they still deciding?
Most likely for the UK but WT Japan also posted it so Im out here coping what if lol
I’m asking if Malaysia has decided on it or not yet, ik it’ll be added to the UK only by the looks of it (maybe Italy too since Augusta Westland + Leonardo)
Probably not, its was developed on commission for the British gov. We don’t see similar things (BAE products made on commission) in the british tree etc
nah, too bad we didn’t actually, even though the Lynx are aging currently and really in need of replacement, though given strong Leonardo presence in the country as it makes up a lot of govt service branches with AW139 and 189 it should be a no brainer but still hasn’t decided and waiting for the yearly budget rounds+corresponding 5 year plan (below)
so according to plan should start this year, and budget announcement will be around October, still they may announce it in any of those 5 years either early or late and also general election may be next year over here.
I also see plenty of local milfans prefer MH-60R as well, perhaps given their recent hatred to Leonardo and how the MoD procure them
EDIT: Budget for this year has been announced last year, for Navy has only touched for 2 MRSS procurement, while the Army received fund for 1 mid range AD battery (incremental procurement, and also hasn’t announced which SAM has been selected). Hence, this year and the following 3 would be a random guess when will the Lynx replacement budget be announced)
They look so cool with this camo!
Hmmmm…
The old F-16A OCU can equip IRIS-T now?
The squadron operating these aircraft just released photos showing European personnel installing missiles on Thai F-16 OCU aircraft.
And there’s also a commemorative model of the squadron’s F-16 OCU that was presented to the Thai Prime Minister during his visit to inspect the squadron’s combat readiness a few days ago.
Doesn’t surprise me honestly. It generally seems they want to integrate the IRIS-T as their new default short-range missile, along side AIM-120 and possibly Meteor - This however indicates that the OCU will stay in service for longer than expected.
