Poseidon!

[Blackbird686]

TDS revamps the POSKY P-8A Poseidon. They did a nice job on this one, new model and textures with all the animations. I normally don't post about new stuff here, but thought this one was worth a mention.

FS2004 (ACOF) - FS2004 JetlinersFS2004/FSX US Navy Boeing P8-A Poseidon
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FS2004/FSX US Navy Boeing P8-A Poseidon 439. Developed by Tenkuu Developers Studio (TDS). Model features high resolution textures, dynamic flexing wings, nose gear steering, rudder lock, ground spoilers, low speed aileron locks at high speed, fully animated control surfaces, fully independent suspension, trim animation, opening passenger doors, rolling wheels, animated thrust reversers with reverser block doors, detailed textures, full night lighting, ground service vehicles and more. Package contains model and all files necessary for immediate flight. Model design by Hiroshi Igami. Flight dynamics design by Nick Wilkinson and David Biggar. Master textures by Kyle Schurb, Carlos Eduardo Salas and Stian Svensen.

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[AndyG43]

Might have to slap an RAF colour scheme on that one. Just in case the rumours are true ......

 

[Blackbird686]

G'day Andy --

There are no rumors... this is a completely new model, not a revamp of the older POSKY version. The only miscue I found was it doesn't come with the RCB Groundhandling 4 gauges needed for the pushback crew to show up in the spot. The visual model is excellent and I recommend using Ken Wigginton's FS2004 "MilOpsA" or "MilOpsB" panel set for TDS Boeing 737NGs. They fit the Poseidon and work just as well as the standard TDS mod of the MSFS default B737 2D, with a little bit of tweaking.. And... they look more the part.

Your RAF colours would be welcomed eagerly by my virtual air crews, mate... so paint away! lol!

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[AndyG43]

The "rumours" comment didn't relate to the model, but to the real thing. The son of a friend of mine has been seconded to the Canadian Armed Forces for the past couple of years, his job is to keep RAF crews current in the maritime recce role; he and one of his colleagues have just been posted down to Pax River for a 'play' on the Poseidon. The MOD have long realized scrapping Nimrod was a remarkably dumb, short-sighted idea and various noises have been made about ways of regaining that capability; options suggested have included an upgrade of the Sentinel fleet (Raytheon reckon the sensors are up to the job, it just requires a software change) and the purchase of secondhand Orions. May all come to nothing, but certainly intriguing.

 

[Motormouse]

The Aussies are already buying the P8, and the Sentinel upgrade is only to the sensors, it (Sentinel) doesn't have anywhere to hang things that go 'bang'...

ttfn

Pete

 

[Blackbird686]

Not surprising to hear about the fate of the Nimrod, a solid, stable and very capable platform IMO. The Poseidon looks to be an effective ASW aircraft, what with it's "sub sniffing" sensory radars, wing mounted Harpoon missiles and a small bomb bay loaded with the latest torpedo technology. I don't know much more than that, aside from hearing that some hot shot Chinese pilot in a J-11 had a few near misses with a Poseidon a few weeks back.

As for the Nimrod, maybe those who were responsible for shelving her, felt that going with something else was more "fashionable", or it may have had something to do with "Common Systems", a term which, for lack of better words simply translates to "Lets be like everyone else". I have several Nimrod models in FS9, they are a joy to cruise along in. Other than that, I don't know much about them either.

But don't let that stop you from painting up the P-8A, Certainly Royal Navy, Royal Air Force as well as Royal Australian would be most welcome.

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[HorusJ]

India is flying the Poseidon now,why not the RAF?
I hope TDS makes a new Wedgetail(I still have my Open Sky one).
A 737 with weapons,it still seems funny and strange to me.

 

[Tom Clayton]

"Common Systems" is more about ease and low cost of maintenance. The Comet/Nimrod platform may well be a stable platform, but I'm sure the cost of spares has been and will continue to rise due to lack of originals and the cost of manufacturing new parts at such a low volume. On the other hand, any major western airport worth the cost of its runway paint will have plenty of Boeing 737 spares ready in case there's a problem.

 

[AndyG43]

Sadly gentlemen there was little logic or thought behind the Nimrod cancellation, just politicians itching to wield an axe and slash budgets without regard to the consequence.

I have a day or two off work, starting tomorrow, so shall certainly be exploring the possibility of an RAF Poseidon repaint.

 

[Blackbird686]

"Common Systems" is more about ease and low cost of maintenance. The Comet/Nimrod platform may well be a stable platform, but I'm sure the cost of spares has been and will continue to rise due to lack of originals and the cost of manufacturing new parts at such a low volume. On the other hand, any major western airport worth the cost of its runway paint will have plenty of Boeing 737 spares ready in case there's a problem.

To a certain extent, I agree with you here. In the case of "systems", speaking as a retired I/T professional, "Common Systems" was really nothing more than a way to reduce costs by being able to "shake hands" with other installations in the data processing world, as well as having the ability to acquire replacement parts quicker, as needed. However, some mainframe platforms, despite the operating costs, work more efficiently and have better "up" time than others that are less expensive to maintain, and in the long run are a savings overall. My point regarding the Nimrod was, the RAF had a dependable and more than capable aircraft suited for multiple purposes such as ASW Ops, SAR, Anti Shipping... etc. with the Nimrod. A seasoned aircraft with a very good service record. Most impressive was its ability to carry a lot of different types of ordinances in that massive bomb bay. IMO, if you set the Poseidon next to the Nimrod MR2, in terms of 'physical' capability, the Nimrod wins hands down.

I suppose the age of the Nimrod fleet had come into play, vs. the modified B737's being used for the Poseidon. The 737 has made considerable leaps forward both in airframe design as well as advancements in avionics and navigational technology, over its service lifespan. I suppose the Brits might consider the Poseidon, which may or may not be a better option than re-fitting the Sentinel, or pressganging P-3 Orion's back into service... just my opinion. The Poseidon is basically a new airplane, hard to compete with that.

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