Fighter jets for the Air Corps?

jonnybigwallet · 19-02-2021 09:04AM

Road. Nowt further than the truth! Ha ha!

punchdrunk · 20-02-2021 08:26PM

We’re not buying attack jets
We’re not buying jet trainers
We’re not buying interceptors

There’s zero political will for this.

The defence forces is in rag order, critical manning levels in the IAC and NS, massively underfunded, a broken RDF, crippled by pensions, hamstrung by the DOD at all levels and not deemed worthy of a full ministerial position by gov.

Move on lads- it’s not happening, we’ve as much chance of buying nukes at this stage

Gary kk · 20-02-2021 08:53PM

punchdrunk wrote: »

We’re not buying attack jets
We’re not buying jet trainers
We’re not buying interceptors

There’s zero political will for this.

The defence forces is in rag order, critical manning levels in the IAC and NS, massively underfunded, a broken RDF, crippled by pensions, hamstrung by the DOD at all levels and not deemed worthy of a full ministerial position by gov.

Move on lads- it’s not happening, we’ve as much chance of buying nukes at this stage

About those nukes. Well I know I guy that knows guy that's married to a gal that knows a guy.. just saying

Heraldoffreeent · 20-02-2021 09:58PM

Gary kk wrote: »

About those nukes. Well I know I guy that knows guy that's married to a gal that knows a guy.. just saying

Is it time for a "Nuclear Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles for the Air Corps?" Thread?

saabsaab · 20-02-2021 11:26PM

I guess we have no immediate threats but things can and do change. Our most likely invader would still be the UK and in that case a small air force of fighters would probably be knocked out very quickly. Still, even the DR Congo have 6 fighters and if say a rogue passenger jet threatened to say fly into say the Dail we have nothing to intercept it with now. A few Hawk jets even or some advanced drone(s).

saabsaab · 20-02-2021 11:45PM

Dohvolle wrote: »

Most likely invader the UK?

Do you work for the Russian Government by any chance?
You know, the one who wanted to expand it's embassy in a leafy Dublin suburb to 5 times it's current size to accommodate the extra spies that could cross into the UK unnoticed on Ryanair?
The Ones who's military aircraft frequently fly, transponders off through Irish Controlled airspace, at great risk to all civilian traffic who use it?
The ones who's Navy frequently carries out military exercises in Irish waters, often leaving a large trail of heavy fuel oil in their wake?
The ones who ACTUALLY KILLED PEOPLE in the UK who disagreed with their government?

The brits are responsible for lots of things over the years,But we have very little to fear from them militarily, as a state, today.

We have never been invaded by Russia and almost certainly never will be. Who knows what a destabilized UK could do in the future?

roadmaster · 21-02-2021 12:50AM

Dohvolle wrote: »

You know we aren't supposed to talk about them, because if you-know-who hears about it...you never know what you'll get.
They'll take you off to the you know where.
for you wouldn't know how long.
So for You-know-who's sake don't let anyone, hear you talking about the ICBM base at Abbeyshrule.

The first rule of Abbeyshrule is: You do not talk about Abbeyshrule. The second rule of Abbeyshrule is: You do not talk about abbeyshrule. Third rule of Abbeyshrule is: The rustic inn does a nice pint

punchdrunk · 21-02-2021 01:25AM

Thanks for the laughs lads ðŸ˜‚

punchdrunk · 21-02-2021 01:28AM

roadmaster wrote: »

The first rule of Abbeyshrule is: You do not talk about Abbeyshrule. The second rule of Abbeyshrule is: You do not talk about abbeyshrule. Third rule of Abbeyshrule is: The rustic inn does a nice pint

You mean Abbeyshrule that’s guarded by the RDF Ranger Tier 1 assault group?

Larbre34 · 21-02-2021 03:17PM

Ah jaysis, Abbeyshrule, I haven't heard mention of that in a long time. Not since Will Smith zapped me with the red light on the end of his vaping pipe.

Sgt. Bilko 09 · 27-02-2021 10:50PM

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/irish-air-corps-plane-suffers-engine-failure-but-manages-to-glide-back-to-base-1.4496279?mode=amp&utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

Psychlops · 27-02-2021 11:11PM

punchdrunk wrote: »

You mean Abbeyshrule that’s guarded by the RDF Ranger Tier 1 assault group?

I first read about them over on IMO in the early 2000's apparently their camouflage is called "civvys" so they blend in & ive been told they can stand still & when they do with the camouflage it sort of bends light like in predator. :eek:

punchdrunk · 28-02-2021 12:41AM

Psychlops wrote: »

I first read about them over on IMO in the early 2000's apparently their camouflage is called "civvys" so they blend in & ive been told they can stand still & when they do with the camouflage it sort of bends light like in predator. :eek:

I heard they still use sawn-off Bren guns and BAP’s taped onto hurleys

roadmaster · 28-02-2021 02:37PM

Oh Abbeyshrule back in the day F15's and A10's

sparky42 · 28-02-2021 02:59PM

roadmaster wrote: »

Oh Abbeyshrule back in the day F15's and A10's

What about the stealth bombers?

source · 28-02-2021 03:04PM

sparky42 wrote: »

What about the stealth bombers?

Shhhhhhhhhh!

secret!

roadmaster · 28-02-2021 03:21PM

sparky42 wrote: »

What about the stealth bombers?

Did the yanks ever bring a F117?

Sgt. Bilko 09 · 28-02-2021 10:26PM

roadmaster wrote: »

Did the yanks ever bring a F117?

not officially, they are flying in Nevada and Oklahoma an awful lot. Lots of planespotters have photos of them flying low level

blindsider · 29-03-2021 01:34PM

https://twitter.com/EHSBspotter/status/1376491583969845255

2 x Tupolev 'Bears' decided to go play with 2 x Belgian F-16s this morning.

RAF had some planes up too, but don't think they got involved. Still some activity off NE Scotland...? (ADS-B)

jonnybigwallet · 29-03-2021 02:18PM

Time to rev up the Irish Strike Force!

Jerrykay6 · 29-03-2021 03:54PM

Sounds great. Sure we should get the navy a few aircraft carriers while we're at it. Load them up with F22s.

jonnybigwallet · 29-03-2021 04:02PM

Glad to hear about more Eire signs being restored. Did they restore the one on Bray Head that was exposed in a gorse fire a couple of years ago? I hope so! I might volunteer to help out with further restorations.... Keep safe Y'all!

Jerrykay6 · 29-03-2021 04:04PM

Dohvolle wrote: »

No point. F22 isn't carrier capable.
Thanks for your input though.

F35 excuse me

1o059k7ewrqj3n · 29-03-2021 04:15PM

We should get the Viggen.

source · 29-03-2021 04:16PM

Steyr 556 wrote: »

We should get the Viggen.

Loud old boy. I'd prefer the Draken, always loved that aircraft.

punchdrunk · 29-03-2021 04:56PM

Jerrykay6 wrote: »

Sounds great. Sure we should get the navy a few aircraft carriers while we're at it. Load them up with F22s.

Is this Johnnybigwallets alt?

saabsaab · 29-03-2021 05:35PM

Saab Gripens and a few BAE Hawks?

UTube below with a view..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srMoZhn4kzI

jonnybigwallet · 29-03-2021 05:53PM

Thank you for posting that... A jolly interesting discussion about a very thorny and difficult problem. I'd go for the advanced Korean trainer / interceptor meself out of the various options in the video.

29-03-2021 06:28PM

Jawgap wrote: »

And what exactly is the threat we're defending against, in your view?

The unknown.

jonnybigwallet · 29-03-2021 06:36PM

Jonny Russian. Innit obvious?

Fighter jets for the Air Corps?

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