Topic: Air questions

Chris · March 4th, 2004

Maybe I've been out of the loop, but since when did the German AF get Mig 29's? Are they left over from the Cold war on a lease or something from the Russians?

Also, anyone know why the Comanche program wass cancelled? I thought it was doing very well.

RnderSafe · March 4th, 2004

Quote:

when did the German AF get Mig 29's

Since around '93 -'94, IIRC, until 1990, they belonged to East Germany. As far as I know, there is only one squadron in their AF with the MiGs.

Quote:

why the Comanche program wass cancelled?

Money .. we need it to send over to the AF for their blue tiger striped BDUs.

Redneck · March 4th, 2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by RnderSafe

Money .. we need it to send over to the AF for their blue tiger striped BDUs.

But they look so snazzy, Sir.

Chris · March 5th, 2004

Hey now...Don't talk dirty about those tiger stripes now.

***Goes back to watching TV in the downtown Baghdad hotel room.

dragon_master_gunner · March 5th, 2004

I think the Commanche was cancelled because it was too expensive for a piece of equipment that was designed to fight in a Cold War scenario. The DoD (thankfully) realized that they didn't need a brand new, horrendously expensive piece of equipment when we already have weapons systems in place that can already effectively complete the missions the Commanche was designed for.

Basically, they wanted to put less money in brand new weapns systems, and more money into personal gear for soldiers.

(see "CRUSADER SP HOWITZER")

RnderSafe · March 5th, 2004

DMG, yup.

athomeinak · March 9th, 2004

Actually with the cancellation of the Comanche program, the Army will be purchasing the Italian made C-27J fixed wing aircraft for OSA missions. They are smaller than a C-130 but can carry about the same weight. And it's definitely prettier than a C-23 Flying Box...........

March 4th, 2004	Post 1
Chris Immunes	Post; Air questions Maybe I've been out of the loop, but since when did the German AF get Mig 29's? Are they left over from the Cold war on a lease or something from the Russians? Also, anyone know why the Comanche program wass cancelled? I thought it was doing very well. __________________ Eternal Father, lend thy grace- to those with wings who fly through space Through wind and storm, through sun and rain, oh bring them safely home again O Father hear a humble prayer, for those in peril in the air

March 5th, 2004	Post 5
dragon_master_gunner Immunes	I think the Commanche was cancelled because it was too expensive for a piece of equipment that was designed to fight in a Cold War scenario. The DoD (thankfully) realized that they didn't need a brand new, horrendously expensive piece of equipment when we already have weapons systems in place that can already effectively complete the missions the Commanche was designed for. Basically, they wanted to put less money in brand new weapns systems, and more money into personal gear for soldiers. (see "CRUSADER SP HOWITZER") __________________ \"Each man will charge forward to the very end, irrespective of the cost in casualties. There will be no halt and no retreat. There will only be the assault and the advance. - Gen Israel Tal Israel,1967\"

March 5th, 2004	Post 4
Chris Immunes	Hey now...Don't talk dirty about those tiger stripes now. ***Goes back to watching TV in the downtown Baghdad hotel room.

March 5th, 2004	Post 6
RnderSafe Milforum Moderator	DMG, yup.

March 9th, 2004	Post 7
athomeinak Milites Gregarius	Actually with the cancellation of the Comanche program, the Army will be purchasing the Italian made C-27J fixed wing aircraft for OSA missions. They are smaller than a C-130 but can carry about the same weight. And it's definitely prettier than a C-23 Flying Box...........

Topic: Air questions

Post; Air questions