EP-3 replacement?

Andrew Toppan wrote in message . ..
On 4 Dec 2003 16:20:13 -0800, (s.p.i.) wrote:

Whatever Andrew. The MC2A-which is expected on a B767-and ACS will

We're talking about MMA (737 is a candidate), and ACS (biz-jet sized). No
767s in the mix.

It really doesn't matter since each is designed to FAR Part 25 specs.
Since the 767 is expected to be the biggest player (in terms of money
as much as size)in this trend its worth including in the discusion.
Unless any of these aircraft is modified to reduce their vulnerability
to battle damage, the OP-2E experience will see a tragic reprise.
http://aircommandoman.tripod.com/Nak...TAFB/id16.html

Andrew Toppan wrote in message . ..
On 4 Dec 2003 16:20:13 -0800, (s.p.i.) wrote:

Whatever Andrew. The MC2A-which is expected on a B767-and ACS will

We're talking about MMA (737 is a candidate), and ACS (biz-jet sized). No
767s in the mix.

May I also add, it was you who brought up the the RC-135 which in turn
lead to a discussion of the B767...

Remember, *all* the aircraft performing these various missions
(RC-12, RC-7,
RC-135, EP-3) are based on (if not converted directly from) civilian
designs.

That sounds like your logic, not mine, really stretching it there
s.p.i. !!!
Bet they had fun though!!!

On 5 Dec 2003 06:23:00 -0800, (s.p.i.)
wrote:

user wrote in message . ..
One point overlooked that I feel very strongly about.....
A lot has been surmised about the roles of UAV's in the future....
We have a whole society and culture of aircrew out there that would be
out of a job...at the same time keeping in mind the danger and the
volunteer nature...
So by this logic it would be best to get naked, paint yourself blue,
and go on the attack with a spear...Those old Celts were REAL
Warriors!!

user wrote in message . ..
That sounds like your logic, not mine, really stretching it there
s.p.i. !!!
Bet they had fun though!!!

We have a whole society and culture of aircrew out there that would be
out of a job...at the same time keeping in mind the danger and the
volunteer nature...
So by this logic it would be best to get naked, paint yourself blue,
and go on the attack with a spear...Those old Celts were REAL
Warriors!!

Evolution in warfre is a good thing. When the "queer birds" started
flying during late WWII all those operators had to be aboard. Just
becuase its "fun" isn't a good reason to continue developing ISR
platforms that way.