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"Thomas Schoene" wrote in message link.net... Kevin Brooks wrote: Last minute update-- an article appeared earlier this month indicating that, after completing armament of the HH-60's, the HH-65's will receive an armament capability in the not-too-distant future. The armed A109s are leased, so I guess the Coasties would like to get the capability back into planes they actually own. When the armed helo first was proposed, the case was made that the Dolphin didn't have enough weight margins; I wonder what they're doing to change that situation. Interestingly, a Dolphin with a new Turbomecca engine was tested this past year--don't know if the USCG has bitten on it as of yet. Note that they are waiting until they complete arming the -60's before they start on the -65's, so they may be allowing themselves time to work on getting an engine switch. Brooks -- Tom Schoene |
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Guy Alcala wrote:
Thomas Schoene wrote: The C-295 is smaller, slower and less powerful, but cheaper. And also selected by the USCG. Are you sure? I thought they'd selected the CN-235-300M. Yes, you're right. But the 235 and 295 are fairy close relatives. (That's my excuse anyway) -- Tom Schoene Replace "invalid" with "net" to e-mail "If brave men and women never died, there would be nothing special about bravery." -- Andy Rooney (attributed) |
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Thomas Schoene wrote:
Guy Alcala wrote: Thomas Schoene wrote: The C-295 is smaller, slower and less powerful, but cheaper. And also selected by the USCG. Are you sure? I thought they'd selected the CN-235-300M. Yes, you're right. But the 235 and 295 are fairy close relatives. (That's my excuse anyway) I believe the usual formulation is "That's my story, and I'm sticking to it" ;-) But you're essentially correct. From Flug Revue: The C-295 is based on the CN-235, offering 50 per cent more loading capacity to the same distances. CASA has used computer design programs to optimise the aircraft, and only about 85 per cent of the components of the CN-235 remain. Major changes include: lengthened fuselage with three new frames in front and behind of the wing reinforced wing structure three hardpoints under each wing reinforced landing gear, with two wheels in the nose better pressurization system glass cockpit and FMS. In February 1999, CASA has choosen the Topdeck avionics suite from Sextant Avionique, including radar, TCAS and GPWS more powerful engines Guy |
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