@PeterRoos You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it. Congratulations on your recent signing with the Auxiliaries. I'm sure many adventures await! Also, great to have you onboard as a subscriber to the channel. Feel free to share my video with your new USCG friends and to check out my latest video on the U.S. Coast Guard’s High-Stakes Hunt For Drugs Smugglers - kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2XIY3yVbrSpo7M Cheers, Mike 👍

@@airlandmarine Thanks Mike, I will! Have a first meeting on Tuesday evening next week, pretty excited.

@PeterRoos All the very best to you. It sounds like an amazing opportunity! Make it count. 👍🏻

@Paladin1873 Yes, despite decades of success, their recent track record is not doing them any favours. Did you enjoy the video? If you did, don't forget to subscribe for more to come. Thanks for watching. ~Mike 👍

@@airlandmarine It was informative, but I have my reservations about its future. The idea of using it in an air-to-mud role as a replacement for the F16 is ridiculous. The ability to simulate other aircraft may have some utility, but it really needs two engines instead of one. I have little faith in Boeing, but I've felt this way for many years. I spent four year of my Air Force career traveling to their Kent, WA facility on a monthly basis to negotiate (argue) with them over an air defense system they were building for the Saudis. This was in the mid-to-late 1980s. I wasn't impressed by their ethics or abilities back then and I'm still not now. They've only gotten worse with age. They used to build solid dependable airplanes, but not anymore, nor can they seem to make a safe and reliable manned rocket. What a sad fate for a former aerospace leader and giant.

@Paladin1873 Glad you enjoyed the video, even if you're not a fan of the aerospace company that it featured. I agree, the T-7 is at risk of being too little too late (hopefully not). As for adaptation for use as a forth-gen equivalent, it's certainly down on power when compared to that of an F-16, but perhaps improved weaponry and new technology such as BriteStorm's Miniature Electronic Warfare System will help offset some of the shortfalls when directly compared to "conventional" forth-gen aircraft? It seems the use-case and desired application for such aircraft is rapidly evolving. Time will tell, but your personal experience and observation that the wheels were coming off at Boing back in the 1980s shows that perhaps their current situation is more deeply rooted in their organization than some would have you believe. At the moment there are many new players on the field that are making old timers like Boeing looks a little outdated in their approach. Hopefully they can turn things around before it's too late.

@@airlandmarine My own two cents worth is that they first started getting into trouble when they strayed from their core strength of building airliners and ventured into fields they were poorly equipped to handle. Their legacy approach to business is top heavy with management and unions. This makes them lethargic and hive minded. It is ill-suited to the rapid development processes now common among many younger, leaner, more agile companies. I don't see Boeing management or its unions changing, so I expect them to continue their downward spiral.

@Paladin1873 From what you are saying, it doesn't sound like things will change any time soon. It will be interesting to see how things play out with the T-7 program. Thanks again for watching and commenting. Have you watched any of my other videos? I have a few on aircraft such as the A-10, F-35 and U-2. Also don't forget to subscribe for more videos to come. Cheers ~Mike

@hugeblue Thank you for your service. I bet you have some amazing stories! I hope you enjoyed the video. If you like all things USCG, you should check out my video on the 47' MLB. See here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZqlZGB-mZlkY7M Thanks for watching. Don't forget to subscribe for more videos to come. All the best -Mike 👍

Great video! 👏🏻 Further coverage from above (satellite) will help to better monitor narco subs area’s of operation (as seen in the video). Detection is hard enough, but coordinating successful interception across vast distances is a whole different ballgame. I solute the USCG for their efforts, the odds are currently stacked against them but they are still fighting and making a difference. It’s inspiring stuff! ❤

@Hoff191 I agree, the USCG have their work cut out trying to stop these subs, but they are doing an amazing job with the resources that they have available. It will be interesting to see what else they can bring in to play in the months and years ahead. Thanks for watching. ~Mike

Thanks for watching. I hope you enjoyed the video. Don't forget to subscribe for more to come! ~Mike

Thanks for your comment @frankiskeens4081. Ongoing problems with the aircraft’s ejection seats have pushed the in-service date back multiple times. With initial operational capability then further delayed after they had apparently sorted the aforementioned issues. The budget justification documents submitted by Boeing do not detail the reason behind the fresh delays. The Air Force did not have a comment on the delay in publication, and Boeing deferred to the Air Force for comment. Some sources state that it’s a parts issue but the exact reason isn’t clear. In either case I hope you enjoy the video. Thanks for watching. ~Mike 👍🏻

@@airlandmarine thank you for your answer , I really appreciate it . There is literally no other channel that has ever answered me

@frankiskeens4081 No problem, I always try reply to everyone. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Don’t forget to check out my other videos and to subscribe for more to come. Cheers, Mike 👍🏻

@@airlandmarine 👍🏻

@moodogco Yes, it seems to be an evolving idea (and a logical one) that a lightweight CATOBAR system could be employed for such purposes. It seems the concept of retro-fitting a "full-fat" CATOBAR system for aircraft such as the F-35C is looking extremely unlikely. Thanks for watching. I hope that you enjoyed the video. Don't forget to share and subscribe for more to come. ~Mike 👍

@@airlandmarine yh it's called the queen elizabeth aircraft carrier upgrade "Ark Royal" project & it shows the layout of the upgrades in an detailed description & drawings if u Google it!!! Or a future video from yourself coming soon!!! 👍

Thanks, I appreciate the heads-up. You will be happy to hear that I actually cover Project Ark Royal in this video. See here: 06:27 Project Ark Royal. Cheers

Thanks for your positive comments @Hoff191, they are greatly appreciated! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. ~Mike

@Hoff191 Thanks for watching. Great to hear that you enjoyed it so much.

@ronile81 Yes, the T-7 has the hallmarks of a great aircraft. Hopefully Boeing can step out from under their current shadow and make a success of it. ~Mike

@robertstark8527 Yes, it is surprising. It would seem that these vessels were built at a time when CATOBAR launch systems where close to transitioning from steam powered to electromagnetic (EMALS). Unfortunately that left the Royal Navy in a bit of a pickle as they fell "between" the two technologies, with one close to the end of its life and the other still in development. Even today, the EMALS system as used onboard the USS Gerald R. Ford is prone to failures and is deemed by some as an unreliable launch system. Of course General Atomics will straighten out the kinks, but for now, even in 2024 it's likely that the RN would be equally criticised had they opted for EMALS. I think it was a case of damned if you do and damned if you don't. The question now is, should they consider CATOBAR (EMALS) for the future when the technology can offer greater reliability? In either case, thanks for watching. I hope you enjoyed the video. ~Mike 👍

Certainly don't want to rush any product from Boeing...

How long do you think they are? That “little” box is much bigger than it looks! I think he’s about right with the size, but I’m not an expert. 🤔

@willywonkasson5457 I'm always happy to be educated. Let me know how long they are and I'll keep it in mind for future videos. Thanks for watching.

@gungoraslan2571 I hope you enjoyed the video. Have you checked out my other content? kzbin.info/door/KF4zeBK3kTc2mcRGK1BOgQ

Thanks @crazymilitaryaircraft-q9e, much appreciated. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Don't forget to like and subscribe and to check out my other videos, there are plenty more that you should enjoy! Cheers ~Mike 👍

@jalesvevajayamare7198 Its definitely a subject that divides opinion. In a conflict situation they would most certainly be needed, but even then the question remains if they are actually ready for conflict. They are much like an expensive insurance policy that we all hope will never be needed. Thanks for watching and commenting, I hope you enjoyed the video. ~Mike 👍

It comes down to economics. If there's a run on 155mm ammo and it takes time to spool up production (if at all), it may make sense to try to refurbish old stockpiles instead of just tossing it.

@GoatZilla (I love the name by the way) yes, while the primary focus is as @billwhite1603 has said, it has to been seen as a positive if outdated ammunition can be refurbished and put to good use, rather than thrown in to a heap for someone to blow up. The same goes for the safe and environmentally conscious disposal of old munitions. Better that than polluting home soil with hundreds of thousands of tons of waste. Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope you enjoyed the video. ~Mike 👍

@billwhite1603 I agree that the U.S. Military's primary mission is to keep America and Americans safe and free, and also help others with the same. Equally, as I just mentioned to @GoatZilla, it has to been seen as a positive if outdated ammunition can be refurbished and put to good use (such as giving it to Ukraine) rather than throwing it in to a heap for someone to blow up. The same goes for the safe and environmentally conscious disposal of old munitions. Surely this is better that than polluting home soil with hundreds of thousands of tons of chemical waste? Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope you enjoyed the video. ~Mike 👍

@@airlandmarine Thanks! It's not just the environmental aspect. The US military works for... the US. We have a capitalist system, which means unlike Russia, we can't just order industries to change over and start producing ammo. It has to make economic sense for the manufacturers to spool up production, which they're not going to do without guaranteed contracts. So that stuff takes time and policy to work out, meanwhile the demand for ammo persists. If you want some real fun, ask the other guy whether or not we should be using DU rounds. It will be amusing to see what kind of simple-minded answer pops out.

@phil20_20 😆 Looking at what Russia is digging up and throwing around, I would be inclined to agree! Thanks for watching. I hope you enjoyed the video. ~Mike 👍

@burrowbooks621 🤔 🤔 🤔 watching. ~Mike

@cesiumalloy Hopefully any shortfalls can be overcome with upcoming technology, that may (may) allow the RN to dodge a bullet. If smaller and lighter unmanned systems become part of the picture it could be that the requirement for a full-fat CATOBAR system becomes less of an imperative. Only time will tell. In either case, with their current set-up and limited number of F-35B's, things certainly aren't "optimal" if the RN was to send these vessels in to action right now. Thanks for watching and commenting. I hope you enjoyed the video. Be sure to check out some of my other videos and stay tuned for more to come. ~Mike

@@airlandmarine Catobar both carriers IS imperative, compatibility with allies being the main driver, AWAC, Growlers, air tankers being bonuses. and 100 new Lightnings to match (they are cheap now) Existing aircraft assigned to a Royal Marine carrier like the French have (and Spanish) which by the way are brilliant concepts~Will do!

@@cesiumalloy Thanks for your comment. I agree that CATOBAR would be the way to go, however times are changing and it doesn't appear that it'll happen any time soon.

Thanks for your comment @DavidBrown-im4ph. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'm not familiar with the new A-10. Which version are you referring to? I would certainly be happy to look in to it for another video. They have talked about the F-35 filling it's shoes and I have done a couple of videos on that if you are interested. See here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/epLEgY2MiZmSqpo and here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/poSucpyepb6ZepI . Thanks for watching! ~Mike

@3gen430 Thanks for watching. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. If you like water based vessels, you might also enjoy this one - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qojFdpWPrLagrqc. Cheers, Mike 👍

@Fester_ 😆 I see what you mean. I hope you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching. ~Mike

@ronile81 Yes, less glamorous than some military equipment, but no less important! Thanks for watching. ~Mike

@magnumcipher4971 Good question! You will be pleased to hear that I have done a long form video on the U-2 (as well as a few shorts) and so feel free to check them out and let me know what you think (long form video linked below) U-2: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nomQdIKpfbJ7gck Thanks for watching. ~Mike 👍

@patrickchavez3848 Yes, there are often some "interesting" decisions that come down the line. I'm also a big fan of the A-10 but it's days appear to be numbered. I have done a few long form videos on some of these older aircraft and their potential retirement (A-10 and U-2) and so feel free to check them out and let me know what you think (see links below) U-2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nomQdIKpfbJ7gck A-10 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKCpc4Z9i554rLM Thanks for watching. ~Mike 👍

@lyleschnitzler9120 Thats interesting to hear. The aircraft has changed quite a bit since the 1980's. Where did you work on the C-130? I imagine it was a good aircraft to work on?

@@airlandmarine Squadron VQ-3 at Naval Air Station, Agana Guam. Started out as a plane captain, worked up to engine mechanic.

The Ironman Squadron! 💪

@lyleschnitzler9120 I bet you have some great stories! Working up to engine mechanic must have been quite the journey. Do you miss it? Did you / do you have a favorite aircraft?

@@airlandmarine EC-130Q, they communicated with Trident submarines.

@geraldtir Thanks for your comment. I hope you enjoyed the video. Don't forget to subscribe for more videos to come! ~Mike 👍

@NTATchannelNickTaylor thanks for sharing your experience. Which version would you be using? My comparison was based on the old M2 (non-HB) but always happy to be educated. Thanks for watching. I hope you enjoyed the video. ~Mike

@@airlandmarineHeavy barreled, each Howitzer section is issued two M2's with 2 barrels each. One goes on the Howitzer (Track Commander position) and the other on the Ammunition Support Vehicle (ATC position). We would chew up ammo at a pretty good rate when we would be downrange. IIRC the max rate of fire is somewhere around 800 to 850 rounds per minute but to keep from overheating it (and less frequent barrel swaps) we tried to cut that in half.

Very interesting. Thanks again for sharing your insights. It’s always good to get different perspectives on these things. It’s funny you mention limiting fire to stop them overheating. I have heard stories of them “running away” when they overheat.

@pauldewees7571 Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Are you saying the M2 can offer the same maximum rate of fire as a feed boosted M3M / GAU-21? I’m always happy to be educated. 👍🏻

@airlandmarine honestly, probably not. But going the other way gives you amazing accuracy at ridiculous range. Like 2k yds. Literally why we have the Barrett light 50.

@pauldewees7571 Okay, thanks for clarifying. It’s funny you mention the range and accuracy of the M2 at a lower rate of fire. I actually touch on this my video about the Barrett M82. If you’re interested you can check it out here: The Mistaken identity Of The Barrett M82 .50 Caliber Rifle! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJPLgWCfacmqjMk Thanks for watching. If you enjoyed don’t forget to subscribe for more videos to come. Cheers, Mike

The fins on boom is what's controlling it up/down and side-to-side. They don't call it a flying boom for nothing...

@CB-um8ep that’s a great question! I can see I have already been beaten to the answer by @c172ae. Thanks for watching. 👍🏻

@airlandmarine it's I always been Interesting to me that the soviet 12.7 mm was never developed in the same way, considering their ballisticly the same round.

@pauldewees7571 I also the evolution of such weapons (or lack of it) very interesting. As you know, over the years the 12.7 mm has still found its way in to many anti materiel rifles and heavy machine guns. Given that the DShK heavy machine gun can trace its birth back to 1938 I guess you could say that it shared a similar path to that of the BMG. The difference is that unlike the BMG, the DShK is now pretty much at the end of its life. That said, I understand that it is still seeing some action in Ukraine against their Russian aggressors.

@dalel3608 Give it time and it won’t just be the boom! 😮 I hope you enjoyed the video. If you did, don’t forget to subscribe for more to come. Thanks for watching. ~Mike 👍🏻

#musttryharder 😉 Thanks for watching.

It’s known as two different things, what do you want him to say?

@armadillotoe yes, I’ve seen a few moments that have looked pretty hairy. Have you been onboard? Thanks for watching. Don’t forget to subscribe for more to come! ~Mike

@lukecrabtree4878 I hope you enjoyed the video! 👍 Don't forget to subscribe for more to come. ~Mike 🙌

Over the long run, it helps save on runway and tarmac abuse(lighter aircraft), allows military aircraft to prep for takeoff faster, and allows military aircraft designs to be lighter

@josephdestaubin7426 Yes, it's certainly not a cheap. And they don't have a shop where you can top up on snacks! 😉

@anonboy7314 As you say, lots of factors to consider when looking at the big picture. If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to subscribe for more to come. Thanks for watching. ~Mike

​@@anonboy7314 I'm pretty sure it's the design considerations that make the decision. There's no question that we can build a plane to go all the way around the planet. But if you're gonna have to carry bombs or missiles and you're gonna have to fight an air war, your jet had better not look like the Spruce Goose.

@johnbowmer5698 Something for everyone! 🙌 Which units do you prefere and whereabouts in the world are you located? In either case I hope you enjoyed the video and it didnt make your eyes (or ears) hurt with those pesky mixed units. Thanks for watching! If you can handle the chance of seeing more mixed units, don't forget to subscribe for more videos to come. ~Mike 😉

@@airlandmarine I am conversant with both systems, but it's always jarring when they're mixed. FYI I did like the video - I didn't watch it hoping to get wound up by mixed units...

Glad you liked the video. You should subscribe and come along for the ride. Most of my videos shouldn’t be too jarring for you. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts. All feedback is good feedback. 👍🏻

@WVonEssling, you win today's award for best rhetorical question! 😉 Thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe for more videos to come. ~Mike

I guess it depends on how their bank balance is looking at the time! 😉 Thanks for watching @markroberts171. If you enjoyed don't forget to subscribe for more videos to come. Cheers ~Mike