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  • NATO AirPower ASW ops, interesting document

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    • Nice details video of our first C295 before it left Seville.
      For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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      • Originally posted by na grohmiti View Post

        Nice details video of our first C295 before it left Seville.
        Really hope whatever that thing is for for the LiDAR is removable or can be closed

        no sign of a flare launcher (I think it was just inside the ramp on the starboard side) or the liferaft racks on unlike the CN235

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        • Yeah, its a bit of a trip hazard. Not sure how practical having the raft launcher on the door was in reality. Its great in theory, but in practice, its usefulness in Irish waters are questionable.
          For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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          • Originally posted by na grohmiti View Post
            Yeah, its a bit of a trip hazard. Not sure how practical having the raft launcher on the door was in reality. Its great in theory, but in practice, its usefulness in Irish waters are questionable.
            Why do?

            yes I know this is Cobh but

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            • Originally posted by DeV View Post

              Why do?

              yes I know this is Cobh but
              https://youtu.be/dPU9uyMFdKE
              I was at that event myself.
              As you can see it's like Dambusters there. If you manage to land the raft near those who need it, will they have the energy to get to it, or to board it? Its hard enough to board a raft unassisted in a swimming pool, never mind at sea. You are hoping that those in the water are in their once only's, and if they are their survival chances are as good in the water in their suit, than out of it, huddled together in a raft full of seasick, getting tossed about while waiting for rescue.
              Reality, this will be an "all ships" shout, where you are more likely for a civvy vessel in the area to be first on scene as a spotter aircraft, first on scene and realising the survivors need a (extra) raft.
              Add to that, if they are rescued, this unmarked raft, what becomes of it? It's not going in the heli, and are going to send a floating asset out to search for an empty raft? If a raft from a ship floats ashore empty it is marked witht he ships name and port of reg, so a quick call to CG will tell you that it is not aa cause for a further shout. However a rescue raft of this type, floating ashore possibly months later, in a state far from where the incident happened, can generate a second shout, well intentioned, but ultimately false.

              Better system of deployment. No additional equipment needed in the launch aircraft.
              For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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              • 2nd Airbus C295 for the Air Corps arrived in Bal in the last hour.
                For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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                • Irish Air Corps utilises Viasat broadband on new Airbus C295 aircraft


                  The dual-band Viasat GAT-5530 terminal will empower the Irish Air Corps operations with assured satellite connectivity onboard its new aircraft.
                  John HillDecember 6, 2023 Share this article Photograph of an Airbus C295 maritime patrol aircraft in flight. Airbus will integrate Viasat’s satellite communications system, the GAT-5530 terminal, to enhance Irish Air Corps operations. Credit: Airbus.
                  The US satellite communications (SATCOM) company, ViaSat, has announced that its broadband terminal, the GAT-5530, was integrated onto one of the Irish Air Corp’s (IAC) new Airbus C295 maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) acquired earlier this year.

                  Airbus’ C295 is a multirole MPA derived from the C295 military transport aircraft. Equipped with a new generation mission system, the aircraft can conduct maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and anti-surface warfare (ASuW) missions.

                  The C295 has up to six underwing hard points for weapon systems. The hard points can hold torpedoes, anti-surface missiles, mines and depth charges.

                  Airbus delivered two MPAs to the IAC, one in early July 2023 and the second in mid-October. The armed service employs the platform for fishery protection as well as logistics support and transport of troops and equipment, medical evacuation and air ambulances, search and rescue and a general utility role.

                  This integration of the Viasat GAT-5530 terminal enhances the IAC’s connectivity a range of command, control and communication (C3) mission needs.

                  The GAT-5530 terminal supports the entire ITU Ku- and Ka-bands, which includes 3.5 Gigahertz of commercial and military Ka-band. This multi-faceted terminal offers greater operational flexibility for military customers as they seek increased resilience with multi-frequency (Ku/Mil-Ka/Commercial-Ka), multi-orbit (GEO, MEO, LEO, HEO), multi-network communications architectures.​
                  “Viasat is thrilled to equip the C295 MSA aircraft with our advanced Ku- and Ka-band terminal to meet the specific needs of military customers,” stated Victor Farah, vice president of Government Systems.

                  “By combining our expertise with Airbus, we aim to enhance the operational capability, flexibility, and reliability of aircraft communications systems for military users. Our focus is on delivering secure, resilient, and scalable broadband SATCOM connectivity that is crucial for modern mission success.”

                  In addition, Viasat is also contracted with the IAC to provide a managed SATCOM service across multiple aircraft. This managed service will provide SATCOM services to both C295 MSAs, as well as a small fleet of PC-12 special mission aircraft and will include access to Viasat’s extensive Ku- and Ka-band networks for near-global service coverage.
                  Irish Air Corps utilises Viasat broadband on new Airbus C295 aircraft - Airforce Technology (airforce-technology.com)
                  For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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                  • Have the CN235's been withdrawn from service?

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                    • Originally posted by pilatus View Post
                      Have the CN235's been withdrawn from service?
                      I believe that to be the case. They are no longer operational, and last activity was a move to Shannon.
                      For now, everything hangs on implementation of the CoDF report.

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