The venerable SLR

**browningautorifle** · 12-29-2016 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by Gil Boyd

Parachuting should remain an essential capability

Don't worry Gil, we still have a dedicated para wing.

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**Gil Boyd** · 12-30-2016 04:03 AM

Both new jet based airframes carry a lot of fully kitted lads, and can throw them out in short shrift.
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Trials finished two years ago and with the current chute, things could look quite daunting for any opposition with the volume of delivery in such a short time.

82nd/101st and 800 of the 3 PARA Battle Group proved that they are jointly a formidable force in a mass jump.
Not sure what Trump will do with it all, but he says he will strengthen ALL things military so the combined force and the new aircraft together look secure for the uncertain future ahead

**Flying10uk** · 12-30-2016 06:41 AM

Does anyone know if there's been much in the way of trials/experience of dropping kit and fully kitted up paratroops from the A400m yet, please?

**mrclark303** · 12-30-2016 07:46 AM

Still at an early stage F10, it's not due to be fully cleared for the full spectrum of operations until 2020 I believe.

The A400 has had a very troubled development programme, but it's slowly coming right and it will be a superb asset when it's fully cleared.

**philb** · 12-30-2016 07:55 AM

my old club had an SLR as a club gun, liked it a lot, especially on e.t.r ranges

**Flying10uk** · 12-30-2016 09:13 AM

I wonder about how robust the A400m will prove to be once it starts getting some hard heavy use but time will tell.

**mrclark303** · 12-30-2016 09:24 AM

"Theoretically" the A400 should prove to be reliable and robust, after all Airbus has a long history of manufacturing airliners, these have to be both as reliable and robust as a bus or they simply won't sell.

**Gil Boyd** · 12-30-2016 09:30 AM

Always send it back to the "rental" company if not happy

Trials have finished including heavy drop, performed really well as a comparison to the Herc.
It is the way forward, definitely a better option than helicopters

**mrclark303** · 12-30-2016 10:36 AM

No doubt about it Gil, when its finally cleared for all its duties, it will be a real force multiplier for the UK icon

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**Flying10uk** · 12-30-2016 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by mrclark303

also pick up 8 additional unwanted German and Spanish A400's for a considerable discount and 4 more C17's, secondhand from the Americans.

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and Spain now want all the A400m's that they have ordered/purchased?

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