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There's no official information from Bhangladesh or Leonardo on the LoI target. Those USD 7 Bio 20 Brand New Eurofighter come from their forum enthusiast.
Italy do have 24 Tranche 1 that recently going to be replace by similar number Tranche 4. So if they aim to that Italian Tranche 1 with upgrade packages, it is still possible.
Italy do have 24 Tranche 1 that recently going to be replace by similar number Tranche 4. So if they aim to that Italian Tranche 1 with upgrade packages, it is still possible.
Leonardo also offered the Philippines up to 32 Tranche 5 Eurofighters to fit their budget. Reportedly, the Philippines budget was USD 7.5 billion. I believe it would involve long term loans/financing. The same should have been offered to Bhangladesh.
John Fedup
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A review of the GAO report on the V-22 Osprey with statistics claiming the accident rate isn’t all that bad. Some fair points for debate but I guess it is up to people who actually have to fly in these machines to decide if they are any worse than helicopters.
The V-22 is a first generation of the new aviation capability which clearly offers advantages. Hopefully the second generation V-280 offers superior reliability and safety that can be utilized in a future V-22 version 2.0.
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The V-22 is a first generation of the new aviation capability which clearly offers advantages. Hopefully the second generation V-280 offers superior reliability and safety that can be utilized in a future V-22 version 2.0.
Putting the Osprey in the Dock: What the GAO Gets Wrong on V 22 Safety and the Real Drivers of Mishaps - Second Line of Defense
By Robbin Laird The GAO’s recent report on Osprey safety draws attention to real mishaps and genuine concerns, but its framing, methods, and omissions risk reinforcing an outdated caricature of the V‑22 rather than illuminating the actual safety problems the force faces. A more rigorous and...
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