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E7 Wedgetail order reduction
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To pre-empt the inevitable question "why does it have windows?" - unlike the P-8s, the E-7s were not ordered in large enough numbers to get their own windowless barrel, so they were made based on the "YG" barrel spec which is the same one used for the BBJs and 737-700 Combis and then had the windows plugged later.
Here is one of the old Australian E-7s for reference : https://www.airliners.net/photo/Austral ... ES/1166079
Here is one of the old Australian E-7s for reference : https://www.airliners.net/photo/Austral ... ES/1166079
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Latest sighting of the two being converted in Birmingham. has anyone seen any report of allocated RAF serials? They are usually allocated early in the program
https://twitter.com/AndrewTurnerRAF/sta ... 8574297088?
https://twitter.com/AndrewTurnerRAF/sta ... 8574297088?
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why does it have windows?
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Probably uses Widows 11 software - much better than Widows for DOS v3.1 I hope . . . .
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Rik, makes a bit of sense, however is there a reason why they did not use the P-8 barrel or is it simply a production sequencing issue?rik1301 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 15, 2021 9:18 amTo pre-empt the inevitable question "why does it have windows?" - unlike the P-8s, the E-7s were not ordered in large enough numbers to get their own windowless barrel, so they were made based on the "YG" barrel spec which is the same one used for the BBJs and 737-700 Combis and then had the windows plugged later.
Here is one of the old Australian E-7s for reference : https://www.airliners.net/photo/Austral ... ES/1166079
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If they used the P-8 then it would not be an E-7 , its a different size etc.. so way more costly than just build another already proven E-7 like the RAAF ones etc.mushbuster wrote: ↑Tue Nov 23, 2021 1:12 pmRik, makes a bit of sense, however is there a reason why they did not use the P-8 barrel or is it simply a production sequencing issue?rik1301 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 15, 2021 9:18 amTo pre-empt the inevitable question "why does it have windows?" - unlike the P-8s, the E-7s were not ordered in large enough numbers to get their own windowless barrel, so they were made based on the "YG" barrel spec which is the same one used for the BBJs and 737-700 Combis and then had the windows plugged later.
Here is one of the old Australian E-7s for reference : https://www.airliners.net/photo/Austral ... ES/1166079
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P-8 is based on the -800 series 737 fuselage, E-7 on the -700, so Wedgetail is about 19 feet shorter. There was a rumour early on that the RAF had ordered a -800 based version, but thankfully that turned out to be just whispersmushbuster wrote: ↑Tue Nov 23, 2021 1:12 pmRik, makes a bit of sense, however is there a reason why they did not use the P-8 barrel or is it simply a production sequencing issue?
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Not really an assumption. It’s fact. E-3 falls into the same category in later years too.TomG wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 6:06 pmQuite an assumption and time will tell.page_verify wrote: ↑Tue Apr 13, 2021 5:12 pmThe MoD already has a way of using very small fleets of highly valuable assets to meet some of its most critical needs (Nimrod R1, RC-135, Vanguard, Astute, etc.) so I expect the powers that be are already familiar with what they need to do to be successful.
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RAF a/c #3 the new-build, has made it''s first flight by March 2022 and on flight #4 gone from Boeing Field to Delaware 25-03-22 as BOE149
Fuselage details : msn 66840, line number 9103, test reg. N576JK
Presumably for aux.tank installation prior to onward conversion
Fuselage details : msn 66840, line number 9103, test reg. N576JK
Presumably for aux.tank installation prior to onward conversion
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GED is where?rik1301 wrote: ↑Mon Nov 15, 2021 9:11 amFirst sightings of the one and only new build, LN 9103 N576JK 66840. Should test fly as BOE149 then fly to GED for aux tank installation, then to BHX for conversion work to begin.
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Delaware as per the post immediately above yours.
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Anyhow a milestone has been reached
https://raf.mod.uk/news/articles/e-7-we ... milestone/
The Royal Air Force’s E-7 Wedgetail AEW1 Programme has reached another milestone with Officer Commanding VIII Squadron (Designate), Wing Commander Sarah McDonnell, qualifying on type.
https://raf.mod.uk/news/articles/e-7-we ... milestone/
The Royal Air Force’s E-7 Wedgetail AEW1 Programme has reached another milestone with Officer Commanding VIII Squadron (Designate), Wing Commander Sarah McDonnell, qualifying on type.
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In another break from RAF tradition, I believe Wg Cdr McDonnell will be the first non traditional aircrew (she is a Fighter Controller) to command an operational squadron.Ravendriver2008 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:19 pmAnyhow a milestone has been reached
https://raf.mod.uk/news/articles/e-7-we ... milestone/
The Royal Air Force’s E-7 Wedgetail AEW1 Programme has reached another milestone with Officer Commanding VIII Squadron (Designate), Wing Commander Sarah McDonnell, qualifying on type.
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Kind of makes sense given the aircrafts function. Having said that haven't a fair few aircrew originally joined the RAF in a different role?
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Reduce the number of Politicians & use the money to find the 2 Wedgetails which were not bought. Simple.
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True, just wishful thinking I suppose……?
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Unfortunately the people at the MOD f****d up big time, when the singed the contract for the five jets. Even though the cancelled two jets, they still have to pay for them. Not only that, they will also need to pay for the kit that should have gone inside these cancelled two jets. So not to put a finer point on it. The RAF will get three E-7s, but have to pay for all five. Wonderful.
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