SA defense firm Paramount Aerospace Industries announces orders for nine of its Mwari aircraft

[Praemon]

Thought this was somewhat positive (positive in terms of economy and showcasing SA's industrial side, not so much in terms of creating military vehicles). Don't know their financial situation, but presumably much better off than government's Denel.

Private South African defense firm Paramount Aerospace Industries has announced orders for nine of its Mwari aircraft — the first military aircraft designed and built in the country for nearly two decades

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[TEXTILE GUY]

Nice

 

[wingnut771]

$10million! WTF! R180million for one aircraft?

 

[ForceFate]

$10million! WTF! R180million for one aircraft?

Yes.

 

[ForceFate]

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[ForceFate]

A quick glance at the tail number and you'll swear you saw ZUMA...until you look closely or remember the notation wouldn't allow it.

Well done to Paramount. Wish them success.

 

[wingnut771]

Yes.

Must be made out of vibranium. I guess business will be booming with the kuk rand.

 

[ForceFate]

Must be made out of vibranium. I guess business will be booming with the kuk rand.

Must be loaded with decent enough tech given its role. I don't know.

 

[wingnut771]

Must be loaded with decent enough tech given its role. I don't know.

Yeah, must be cutting edge stuff. Did you see the zoom on the camera!

 

[OhYeah84]

Looks similar in design to the Bronco used during Vietnam...

North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco - Wikipedia

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But good luck to them. At least one defence company in RSA is turning a profit.

 

[WollieVerstege]

Wonder who bought it?

 

[wingnut771]

Wonder who bought it?

They won't say.

 

[TheChamp]

Good luck, hope they get more, it must be a very tough industry.

 

[TheChamp]

I thought the name was familiar.