Recent content by TR23

Excellent systems, most have excellent engineering behind them.  Are more fuel efficient and thus less costly to run.  The bugaboo is that most techs are not specifically trained on them, and those that are generally see very few and have little experience.  They are a small market system -...

I imagine your looking for more detail then these articles I found, but I don't have access to the more detailed papers from vertiflite. www.vtol.org/news/aug03-3.html www.vtol.org/news/dec03-1.html www.vtol.org/news/july03-6.html

Thanks for the clarification! :)

Is there any kind of rumour or confirmation of which Chinook is going to be chosen?  I've seen Duey(who seems to be a resident Hook expert) mention both the G, and a reworked F. Are they're any others in the mix?  Could someone run through the basic differences in equipment and capability...

I have read of Fire Departments in the United States handling EOD, but does anyone have any knowledge of a Canadian Fire Department training in this role?  Or knowledge of a law or statute that would limit the response to these types of situations to the police or military?  Personally, adding...

Would the FE that fly on the Cormorants have any training in emergency medicine?  Clearly not to the standard of a SAR Tech, but perhaps some knowledge to help the SAR Techs on the flight back to base? Or how about a FE in tactical transport...would they have any training in battlefield survival...

interesting to note that the new ARH will be built in Canada and integrated in Texas.  I would have expected the whole thing to be built in Texas.  Wouldn't it be something if somehow the CDS found a way to 'add on' to this order, and get a few birds for recce, and some limited aerial fire...

Out of curiosity....how long is FE training, and what is involved?

I had thought about that being the potential reason behind removing the Harpoon and Mine capabilities, but I also figured that if we we're retrofitting American Mk48's then the American Harpoon and mine-laying capabilites would fit in the same package.  They may or may not, but they would surely...

Are the subs still tied up awaiting the results of the accident inquiry?  Are they undergoing a refit or update since they're tied up anyway?  Are they any clues to how extensive the required refits will be? I've read that Canada removed the minelaying and sub-Harpoon launching capabilites from...

Wow.  Impressive.  Thanks for the education- I can appreciate the value of having some artillery on our side for the troops, if thats the kind of firepower they can call on. TR23

Hello all.  I know little about the world of the CF, nevermind the artillery specifically.  I was wondering if someone would care to educate me on the firepower the guns can put out.  I've read that Canada has 105mm and 155mm guns(currently purchasing replacements for retired m109s?).  It would...

Thanks for info guys, I'de looked at the Marine Institute, and it's nice to hear that it's highly regarded. Wow, that layday crewing system sounds great....sems like you would get a lot more time off in the Coast Guard.  Merchant ships often use a lay day system too right?  Also, having nice...

Yes, I have visited the official site.  I have also visited the DFO site.  And the site that that the gov't posts job openings on.  All are very offical, very dry.  Like trying to make a decision about joining the army based on just the official gov't sites.  A larger perspective is useful.

Yes, I have found many official documents that way, and a few unoffical sites.  There are many "histories of" and encyclopedia articles.  Few sites that have the flavour this one does.  And I posted in the Navy section because I thought some of the Navy guys might either have some knowledge or...