Comanche

[Craig.]

With all the Kiowas that have gone down in Iraq up untill recently. I would rather it be a UAV.

[Saratoga]

Let us remember the Kiowa wasn't exactly designed for desert combat. It has a better record than recon in Desert Storm.

[JackieAdkins]

correct me if im wrong but they do have some newer models of Apaches that have the ability to do recon and send info back to the ground station, they are called the Apache Longbows correct?

[Craig.]

The AH64D is still to slow to do the job of a proper recon/scout helicopter. The other ability of the gazzel, is quick evacuation i am not aware if the Kiowa can do this. That is something the apache couldnt do. And yes before anyone points it out, neither could the comanche, another reason why it didnt at least fit into the British army plans.

[Saratoga]

What we need is a combination of the weapons of the Apache on the Kiowa with the abilities of the Gazelle.

Now that's a helo.

[Craig.]

The new Lynx which the MOD still cant decide on. It would be all of those things and much more.

[Saratoga]

mmm....Lynx. Perty...