skyhawk174 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I was emailed an article from my friend that the RCAF is planning on purchasing some Beechcraft King Air 350ER aircraft. These will be weaponized and that is interesting in itself. I am not sure if there is a kit available in 1/48th though. I think there was a resin one some time ago and I know there are a few in 1/72nd. Maybe this is something that Kinetic would be interested in doing? Anyway if this comes out as a kit one day it will be on my buy list as it will add another subject for my RCAF collection. For the article:https://jgmjgm516.blogspot.com/2018/08/weaponizing-maisr-armed-king-airs-for.html Also see: https://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/app-acq/amd-dp/air/snac-nfps/renseignement-airborne-eng.html https://www.skiesmag.com/news/king-air-350er-identified-as-solution-for-special-forces-isr/ https://www.cranfieldaerospace.com/products-services/aircraft-modification-products/king-air-weaponising-modifications/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Well, the current goverment buying a few things for the military to serve military missions.....colour me surprised. But interesting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 On 8/30/2018 at 3:22 PM, phantom said: Well, the current goverment buying a few things for the military to serve military missions.....colour me surprised. But interesting. Cessna 172 rebuilds are next. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 All the looney leftists panicking over the CNE airshow in Toronto this past weekend has me thinking Cessnas might be our next fighter.......You know, something not scary army plane looking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 (edited) Too lazy to Google...what happened at the CNE Airshow? EDIT: Dam I did Google it and now wish that I hadn't......just wow... good luck with that... https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/programs/metromorning/air-show-trauma-1.3747293 Edited September 5, 2018 by Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Nothing, just a lot of looney leftist bloggers thinking the sky was falling, stressing out cats and dogs...the usual bs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 1 hour ago, phantom said: All the looney leftists panicking over the CNE airshow in Toronto this past weekend has me thinking Cessnas might be our next fighter.......You know, something not scary army plane looking. Sad, I can't understand how people can put such a twist on reality. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stan in YUL Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Having read the article, this actually makes good sense in the near to mid term. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phantom Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Better then (the usual) nothing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stan in YUL Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Not the same procurement policy. They have got to get that mess straightened out Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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