"phil hunt" wrote in message
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On Fri, 12 Sep 2003 09:17:59 -0700, David Lednicer
wrote:
Despite what the article says, production switched from the P-3B to P-3C
in 1969. Hence, the airframes are more like 35 years old.

How long is the airframe's useful life likely to be? Wouldn't India
be better off buying something that isn't about to fall to bits?




We're talking about an air force that used B-24s in that role until the
early '60s and has a natonal culture of patching up and making do.


When the P-3Bs wear out, they'll be upgraded to P-3K status, then used as
fighter cover.


No - damn, that's someone else ...




Cheers

Dave Kearton