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Upgrades and Life Extensions GB / Re: Life Extension and Upgrade Inspiration
« Last post by apophenia on April 16, 2026, 10:22:51 AM »
Like your SBDJ  :smiley:  Late-War Dauntlesses could use that extra bit of oomph  8)
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Stories / Re: Canadian Golden Eagles
« Last post by apophenia on April 16, 2026, 10:20:32 AM »
Errr….what the?  Trust me, the F404-GE-102 most definitely is ITAR controlled.

And therein lies the dangers of relying on the rumour mill. Thanks for the correction ... always better when wishful thinking is curbed by reality.
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Upgrades and Life Extensions GB / Re: Life Extension and Upgrade Inspiration
« Last post by finsrin on April 16, 2026, 05:15:54 AM »
Some years back did SBD Dauntless life extension and upgrade to SBDJ (jet) Dauntless II configuration.  Includes replacing cowl .50 cals with 20mm and ordnance upgrade. 
Since pictures added right wing IFR probe to extend range because three engines can be thirsty.
See attached.
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Stories / Re: Canadian Golden Eagles
« Last post by GTX_Admin on April 16, 2026, 04:20:53 AM »

Exactly. In this case, the engine apparently doesn't fall under ITAR.

Errr….what the?  Trust me, the F404-GE-102 most definitely is ITAR controlled.

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Other / Re: fendt-f20-tractor-impressive-weathering
« Last post by apophenia on April 16, 2026, 02:31:29 AM »
Dang! What's been lurking at the back of the barn?
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Upgrades and Life Extensions GB / Re: Life Extension and Upgrade Inspiration
« Last post by apophenia on April 16, 2026, 02:22:38 AM »
Phantom makes sense. It is a good look for that Arado nose.
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Stories / Re: Canadian Golden Eagles
« Last post by apophenia on April 16, 2026, 02:20:51 AM »
Well, if it is ITAR controlled, all of it.  And even if not, with the current regime…

Exactly. In this case, the engine apparently doesn't fall under ITAR. But, if DC decides to interfere anyway, they can.

There are people (both Canadian and European) demanding immediate and complete solutions for reversing decades of global industrial integration. It is probably better to think of the current situation as if it were a messy divorce.

Both sides will get emotional but, viewed one way, closest to a 'win' will be the one willing to walk away from that dysfunctional relationship with empty hands. (Letting the less-well-adjusted side think that they have 'won' will also reduce the number of testy tirades and tearful tantrums.)

Short version: There are no easy alternatives to US military tech at the moment. Even if you get around major components, as you say, there are still all those widgets that fall under ITAR. Before getting to a desirable outcome for former allies, this will be a long and often painful process.
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Other / Re: fendt-f20-tractor-impressive-weathering
« Last post by Kerick on April 16, 2026, 02:05:31 AM »
That is impressive! Thanks!
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Other / fendt-f20-tractor-impressive-weathering
« Last post by robunos on April 16, 2026, 01:34:16 AM »
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Upgrades and Life Extensions GB / Re: Life Extension and Upgrade Inspiration
« Last post by GTX_Admin on April 15, 2026, 06:22:15 PM »
I seem to recall it was a modified F-4 one though we are talking about something from about 15yrs ago…
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