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And heckuva lot cheaper than investing in a VSTOL jet fighter. No doubt that Sea Harrier made the best of a bad situation. (Not to downplay the fortunate coincidence of other factors like AIM-9L, Argentine fighters at the limits of their endurance, etc). But any number of other options might have been preferable, e.g. having the Americans intervene on the British side, friendly land based air closer than Ascension, CTOL carriers/naval aviation, etc. As in attack from Venezuela? Are you suggesting that the best or only effective way for the Dutch to defend Curacao et al would be via a VSTOL jet fighter?

I'm overhauling the gun magazines, including CIWS. Re RAM, I have yet to see any reliable info on reloads carried (if any).

Boeing has been responsible for a lot of B-1B upgrades. That one looks like it is headed to (or from) the boneyard.

I expect we're all well very aware of the Harrier and the Falklands war. Many factors at play there, one of them being the fundamental failure to defend the Falklands from attack in the first place. You will note that the defense there is CTOL nowadays, despite the vastly reduced threat. There was no other choice but to employ the Harrier in 1982. Do you think they would have preferred CTOL if it were available? Moreover, how many Falklands-esque scenarios remain in the 21st century?

From DEW Line [excerpt]

A new version of the official Harpoon Commander's Edition (HCE) Database (HCDB-111103) is now available. Get the new DB in the Downloads section. New additions (or overhauls of existing entries) include: Aircraft: A-7D Corsair II - USA A-7E Corsair II - Greece A-7P Corsair II - Portugal F-4C Phantom II - Spain F-4C Phantom II - USA F-4D Phantom II - Iran F-4D Phantom II - South Korea F-4D Phantom II - USA Harfang - France Kfir C.2 - Israel OV-10A Bronco - Philippines OV-10C Bronco - Thailand OV-10D Bronco - USA Ships: Bainbridge (80) CGN - USA Bainbridge (93) CGN - USA Belknap (1980/1) CG - USA Belknap (1980/2) CG - USA Belknap (1980/3) CG - USA Belknap (1990/1) CG - USA Belknap (1990/2) CG - USA Bunker Hill (86) CG - USA Bunker Hill (87) CG - USA Bunker Hill (88) CG - USA Bunker Hill (90) CG - USA Bunker Hill (92/1) CG - USA Bunker Hill (92/2) CG - USA Bunker Hill (93) CG - USA Dnepr (734) AS - Russia Don (310) AS - Russia Don (310M/1) AS - Russia Don (310M/2) AS - Russia Elbrus (537) ASR - Russia Kartal (1985/1) PT - Turkey Kartal (1985/2) PTM - Turkey Komar (183R) PTM - USSR Long Beach (83) CGN - USA Malina (2020) AR - Russia Nepa (530A) ASR - Russia Niels Juel (1999) FF - Denmark Oskol I (300) AR - Russia Oskol II (301T/1) AR - Russia Oskol II (301T/2) AR - Russia Oskol III (303) AR - Russia Prut (527M) ASR - Russia Rudnitskiy (536) ASR - Russia Rudnitskiy (536.1) ASR - Russia Sorum (745) ATF - Russia Spearhead JHSV - USA Ticonderoga (83) CG - USA Ticonderoga (85) CG - USA Ticonderoga (92) CG - USA Ticonderoga Blk1 (85) CG - USA Ticonderoga Blk1 (92) CG - USA Ugra (1886) AS - Russia Ugra (1886U) AS - Russia Valdai (532) ASR - Russia Virginia (1986) CGN - USA Weilingen (1982) FF - Belgium Submarines: Barbel SS - USA Bester (1827) SS - Russia Churchill (1980) SSN - UK Churchill (1987) SSN - UK Darter SS - USA Project 1837 SS - Russia Project 1837K SS - Russia Poisk 2 (1839) SS - Russia Poisk 2 (1839.2) SS - Russia Priz (1855) SS - Russia Sceptre (98) SSN - UK Sovereign (98) SSN - UK Spartan (2003) SSN - UK Swiftsure (80/1) SSN - UK Swiftsure (80/2) SSN - UK Swiftsure (1986) SSN - UK Valiant (1980) SSN - UK Valiant (1987) SSN - UK Enjoy.

HCDB-111103 Aircraft: A-7D Corsair II - USA A-7E Corsair II - Greece A-7P Corsair II - Portugal F-4C Phantom II - Spain F-4C Phantom II - USA F-4D Phantom II - Iran F-4D Phantom II - South Korea F-4D Phantom II - USA Harfang - France Kfir C.2 - Israel OV-10A Bronco - Philippines OV-10C Bronco - Thailand OV-10D Bronco - USA Ships: Bainbridge (80) CGN - USA Bainbridge (93) CGN - USA Belknap (1980/1) CG - USA Belknap (1980/2) CG - USA Belknap (1980/3) CG - USA Belknap (1990/1) CG - USA Belknap (1990/2) CG - USA Bunker Hill (86) CG - USA Bunker Hill (87) CG - USA Bunker Hill (88) CG - USA Bunker Hill (90) CG - USA Bunker Hill (92/1) CG - USA Bunker Hill (92/2) CG - USA Bunker Hill (93) CG - USA Dnepr (734) AS - Russia Don (310) AS - Russia Don (310M/1) AS - Russia Don (310M/2) AS - Russia Elbrus (537) ASR - Russia Kartal (1985/1) PT - Turkey Kartal (1985/2) PTM - Turkey Komar (183R) PTM - USSR Long Beach (83) CGN - USA Malina (2020) AR - Russia Nepa (530A) ASR - Russia Niels Juel (1999) FF - Denmark Oskol I (300) AR - Russia Oskol II (301T/1) AR - Russia Oskol II (301T/2) AR - Russia Oskol III (303) AR - Russia Prut (527M) ASR - Russia Rudnitskiy (536) ASR - Russia Rudnitskiy (536.1) ASR - Russia Sorum (745) ATF - Russia Spearhead JHSV - USA Ticonderoga (83) CG - USA Ticonderoga (85) CG - USA Ticonderoga (92) CG - USA Ticonderoga Blk1 (85) CG - USA Ticonderoga Blk1 (92) CG - USA Ugra (1886) AS - Russia Ugra (1886U) AS - Russia Valdai (532) ASR - Russia Virginia (1986) CGN - USA Weilingen (1982) FF - Belgium Submarines: Barbel SS - USA Bester (1827) SS - Russia Churchill (1980) SSN - UK Churchill (1987) SSN - UK Darter SS - USA Project 1837 SS - Russia Project 1837K SS - Russia Poisk 2 (1839) SS - Russia Poisk 2 (1839.2) SS - Russia Priz (1855) SS - Russia Sceptre (98) SSN - UK Sovereign (98) SSN - UK Spartan (2003) SSN - UK Swiftsure (80/1) SSN - UK Swiftsure (80/2) SSN - UK Swiftsure (1986) SSN - UK Valiant (1980) SSN - UK Valiant (1987) SSN - UK

Enrique .. you sir, are notably astute.

Some great suggestions here on new, useful submarine entries. Especially as we have plenty of room in the Submarines Annex (but always keep in mind that the Mounts Annex continues to shrink too, and is catching up to the Loadouts Annex in this regard). Also, a reminder that I need sources for any information you suggest be incorporated.

From The Guardian Libya operations details (Google docs) NATO Libya attacks (Google docs)

Moved to 'Scenario Design & Discussion'. If you eventually flesh out a list, or if you want to do so earlier, we can make this thread a 'sticky'.

From Aviation Week [excerpt]

Thanks.

Not as easy to implement as one might think, because of small nuances between the loadouts, but I will try and overhaul existing entries to accommodate the new variants to some extent. I will pass on the A-7K as it was principally used for training, IIRC. But it might find its way into the HCDA.

From Aviation Week's Ares blog [excerpt] CV32: Sweetman ripping off that scab again.

The article refers to the Avtobaza system, which I understand is actually an ELINT/DF system linked to the 1L125M Apur jamming system. More, including specifications, here.

I think I will want to do some testing and experimentation before installing ship capable Broncos in the DB. Others are, of course, invited to test (or comment upon) the utility of the idea as well.

From Aviation Week's Ares blog [excerpt] CV32: I suppose apparently generally successful testing aboard Wasp might prod LM to maneuver for more money, but I am not sure the general fiscal climate will be all that accommodating.

From DefenseNews [excerpt]

Are you suggesting that those ships be made STOL capable?

Yeah, I'd have to agree. Only # 3 (Inventions That Lighten The Soldier's Load), # 7 (Anytime Anywhere Communications), and #10 (Persistent ‘Wide Area’ Surveillance) struck me as having real, immediate value while also being within the realm of potentially achievable without breaking the bank (maybe).

From Defense Aerospace [excerpt]

From National Defense [excerpt] CV32: See how many, if any, you agree with.

From DefenseNews [excerpt]

It seems my Major Kong needs a new ride. From Danger Room [excerpt]