MP Airforce

[Gamer]

I hadn't seen this mentioned about the spad yet is it's versatility.
I don't know how well this is known but there is the AD-5 COD -carrier on board delivery- add on kits that could allow it to carry up to 10 people in the back, and one for cargo and yet another kit allowing up to 4 litters.
I don't know if there are pictures of those kits online but I have a few pictures of these kits being demonstrated if there is any interest in seeing them.

These kits would increase the spads value to the MP.
I beleive it would be the aircraft with versatility that would be of more use to them than a regular fighter bomber because they will have to make do with what they have when the time comes.

[Matt W]

Suggested personnel for MP Air Base operating 5 fixed-wing recon/utility/strike aircraft and one Transport/CSAR aircraft

Flight crew

Pilot x 6
Navigator/Observer
Transport Loadmaster
Flight Engineer
Maintenance Crew Chief x 2
Maintenance Specialist X 14
Rescue/Survival Specialist x 2
Paramedic


Base:
Commander
OPerations/Intelligence
Meteorolgist
Logistics/Supply x 2
Information Management
Communications Specialist
Aircrew Life Support Specialist
Flight Surgeon

Security:
Security Team Leader
Deputy leader
Security/Police specialist x 8

Total personnel = 47

[helbent4]

Originally Posted by Matt W

Suggested personnel for MP Air Base operating 5 fixed-wing recon/utility/strike aircraft and one Transport/CSAR aircraft

Flight crew

Pilot x 6
Navigator/Observer
Transport Loadmaster
Flight Engineer
Maintenance Crew Chief x 2
Maintenance Specialist X 14
Rescue/Survival Specialist x 2
Paramedic


Base:
Commander
OPerations/Intelligence
Meteorolgist
Logistics/Supply x 2
Information Management
Communications Specialist
Aircrew Life Support Specialist
Flight Surgeon

Security:
Security Team Leader
Deputy leader
Security/Police specialist x 8

Total personnel = 47

Matt,

This seems pretty feasible. To expand operations, additional needed could be hired and trained. (Following the cadre model, of course!)

For hybrids the Canadair CL-84 is an interesting tilt-rotor. It seemed like a solid design that could be revived by "Morrow Aerospace" for development for future military and civil sales. Unlike the V-22 Osprey the aircraft can take-off and land with the wings in the forward position, making transition less risky:





Tony

[helbent4]

Originally Posted by Gamer

These kits would increase the spads value to the MP.
I beleive it would be the aircraft with versatility that would be of more use to them than a regular fighter bomber because they will have to make do with what they have when the time comes.

Gamer,

This transport capacity of the Spad was brought it up, but not in as much detail.

"The French frequently used the aft station to carry maintenance personnel, spare parts and supplies to forward bases. In Chad they even used the aft station for a "bombardier" and his "special stores" – empty beer bottles – as these were considered as non-lethal weapons, thus not breaking the government-imposed rules of engagement, during operations against Libyan-supported rebels in the late 1960s and early 1970s."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_A-1_Skyraider

I could see a small air team as a national-level asset, or maybe a regional asset (one per). Original issue (60's) would be mainly Skyraiders, to be augmented/replaced during the Project-wide upgrade by the Bronco. Chinooks would be fine for air transport, probably no real need for a gunship or tank-killer helo.

Another suggestion would be a local-built copy of the Mil Mi-8/17. Say, Morrow Industries buys one from Israel they captured from Egypt and reverse-engineers it for the 1987 update. What are the Soviets going to do, even if they find out? It's a great platform and be both a transport and attack ship. Still, a little risky flying a helo closely resembling those of an enemy that has nuked your cities! Not to mention being mistaken for being part of the UN occupation army.

Tony