Flying Scorpions

Skybird · 07-17-14, 06:02 AM

http://www.bbc.com/news/business-28260781

Interesting, and cost-efficient like no other modern combat jet.

Technological superiority has its charms. But being able to show up in higher numbers - or to show up at all where before you could not afford it - has its charms as well.

Jimbuna · 07-17-14, 06:09 AM

A potential winner indeed for those looking for a low budget platform that is made up of tried and tested components but not for those already tied into the F-35 web...UK for example.

Wolferz · 07-17-14, 06:20 AM

Anyone smell a gotcha!? {F-35}

It smells like victory. All the way to the bank.

vanjast · 07-17-14, 06:24 AM

Stick with an upgraded A10 concept.. if you're looking for a ground pounder - this a/c looks to fragile/ill conceived for any specialist role.
It'll look nice in a '3rd world' country, or as a trainer

Oberon · 07-17-14, 08:02 AM

Looks good as a low budget ground attack aircraft. Wasn't there talk of weaponising Cessnas a few years back for use in areas where an A10 would just be overkill (and overcost)? This looks to be the next best thing.

07-17-14, 08:23 AM

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It'll look nice in a '3rd world' country

Maybe Ireland can get Germany to buy some for us, no jets since the Magisters got retired.

CCIP · 07-17-14, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Oberon

Looks good as a low budget ground attack aircraft. Wasn't there talk of weaponising Cessnas a few years back for use in areas where an A10 would just be overkill (and overcost)? This looks to be the next best thing.

Technically, this is a Cessna - Textron is a conglomerate that includes Cessna and the Scorpion is built mainly by Cessna engineers at a Cessna factory.

Aktungbby · 07-17-14, 11:29 AM

@ Oberon: Nothing new here: I recall that Michael Blassie, in America's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for Viet Nam, until his persistent family tracked him down, was shot down in his inexpensive A-37B Dragonfly, developed from the Cessna T-37 Tweet.

577 were built and may still be used by South American Nations.

Wolferz · 07-17-14, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by CCIP

Technically, this is a Cessna - Textron is a conglomerate that includes Cessna and the Scorpion is built mainly by Cessna engineers at a Cessna factory.

So, it's the aircraft for your average civil aviation/prepper enthusiast?

07-17-14, 06:02 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,628 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Flying Scorpions http://www.bbc.com/news/business-28260781 Interesting, and cost-efficient like no other modern combat jet. Technological superiority has its charms. But being able to show up in higher numbers - or to show up at all where before you could not afford it - has its charms as well. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

07-17-14, 06:09 AM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A potential winner indeed for those looking for a low budget platform that is made up of tried and tested components but not for those already tied into the F-35 web...UK for example. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

07-17-14, 06:20 AM	#3
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Anyone smell a gotcha!? {F-35} It smells like victory. All the way to the bank. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

07-17-14, 11:29 AM	#8
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 30,009 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	@ Oberon: Nothing new here: I recall that Michael Blassie, in America's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier for Viet Nam, until his persistent family tracked him down, was shot down in his inexpensive A-37B Dragonfly, developed from the Cessna T-37 Tweet. 577 were built and may still be used by South American Nations. __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

07-17-14, 06:24 AM	#4
vanjast Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere else now Posts: 1,734 Downloads: 825 Uploads: 4	Stick with an upgraded A10 concept.. if you're looking for a ground pounder - this a/c looks to fragile/ill conceived for any specialist role. It'll look nice in a '3rd world' country, or as a trainer

07-17-14, 08:02 AM	#5
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Looks good as a low budget ground attack aircraft. Wasn't there talk of weaponising Cessnas a few years back for use in areas where an A10 would just be overkill (and overcost)? This looks to be the next best thing.