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Rafale and AASM-Hammer, a dynamic duo
20-07-2011 - As we have seen throughout recorded history, each new conflict seems to bring its own share of innovations. Recently, for example, the air strikes over Libya - Operation Harmattan for France, and Operation Unified Protector for NATO in the framework of the UN resolution 1973 - have spotlighted the unexpectedly powerful performance of a new French-made weapon, the AASM Hammer (Highly Agile Modular Munition Extended Range) air-to-ground modular weapon developed and produced by Sagem...
...According to Captain P, who is very satisfied with the performance of this new weapon, "In the Libyan theater of operations, as soon as we have the slightest suspicion of air defenses, which are always widely scattered in Libya, we remove the Paveway bombs and equip our Rafales with the AASM, because it allows us to effectively engage the enemy, away from their air defenses, especially the dangerous SAM rings. In TST (Time Sensitive Targeting) mode, the AASMs range also allows us to hit a target without being detected from the ground, a possibility in asymmetrical combat...
..."Over the last twenty years, the nature of warfare has changed completely: the enemy is more diffuse and the risks of collateral damage a major concern. So we need new systems that reduce detection and allow us to engage several targets simultaneously. The AASM full meets these requirements for our operations in Libya, since it can be used not only for symmetrical combat, but also for asymmetrical combat as well as guerrilla operations.
gr8 chances for eft..
calculating L1 will be tricky - lots of factors and will be almost impossible for us to predict like the mk2 engine deal - every defence journalist was reporting an almost certain victory for ej 200, but turned out pretty different in the end
If they offer enough in return for the high costs and upgrade delays, yes.
Both are very different stories, because at the engine deal the cost per unit was the main part to be L1 and it was clear from the start that the US engine was cheaper, while the EJ 200 was more advanced and offered more scope.
Actually it is believed that EJ Quoted less as an engine .. but on a total .. it is GE which quoted less.. for instance EJ supplied machines and tools which have to be returned back after the contract... but GE gave it for free.. the reports EJ quoted less that came out was correct but on over all cost GE emerged the winner
That is not entirely correct - EJ tried to revise the price of the bid in the last moment - which was not accepted by MoD. Due to which EJ turned out to be more expensive (even for engine to engine comparison) with respect to GE. If MoD had accepted the revised bid, then L1 would have been EJ.
Sancho- in your opinion, what 'offer enough in return' will satisfy you to go for EF?
Actually it is believed that EJ Quoted less as an engine .. but on a total .. it is GE which quoted less.. for instance EJ supplied machines and tools which have to be returned back after the contract... but GE gave it for free.. the reports EJ quoted less that came out was correct but on over all cost GE emerged the winner
If they offer enough in return for the high costs and upgrade delays, yes.
Rafale had quoted a price of $85 million per aircraft and Eurofighter $100 million per piece in flyaway condition in the recent Brazilian competition...............but according to the the industry the machines should cost anywhere between $75 million and $80 million per aircraft in flyaway condition.
Though an estimate but could this be an Indication?, See below....
Look at the drop in prrice by the increase in number....Drop of $ 20 million for EFT against $10 million for Rafale?