(Sarcasm) RAF Express Interest in 'Pacer' Fleet

[Kurolus Rex]

Recently leaked photographs on twitter have revealed what appears to be blueprints for a new transport aircraft for the RAF.

https://twitter.com/simonharley/status/1173234916236115969

The leaked images appear to feature a 'Pacer' train being used as a new chassis for the RAF's latest high-tec transport helicopter. The remaining Pacer trains are planned to be withdrawn by the end of this year however the DfT opened their "Transform a Pacer" competition this year which intends to find a second life for these trains to benefit their former communities by transforming them into something more useful.

Ideas for entries have included Cafes, village halls and even greenhouses. The recently leaked images however have caused some to speculate that the RAF could be interested in using the fleet as a chassis for military grade transport aircraft.

The RAF have refused to comment on the matter.

 

[yorkie]

Given the cabin would be unpressurised, what would the theoretical maximum height be?

 

[najaB]

I doubt the RAF would be interested. The loud squeal every time it banked would give away it's position to the enemy.

 

[Kurolus Rex]

I doubt the RAF would be interested. The loud squeal every time it banked would give away it's position to the enemy.

Perhaps it could be used as a psychological weapon, a bit like the Stuka siren?

 

[LOL The Irony]

I doubt the RAF would be interested. The loud squeal every time it banked would give away it's position to the enemy.

They'd run scared to the nearest 442 so I see it aas an advantedge.

 

[Cowley]

I doubt the RAF would be interested. The loud squeal every time it banked would give away it's position to the enemy.

Like it.

 

[Kurolus Rex]

Found the original artist, has some more Pacer "artwork" if anyone is interested: https://twitter.com/TomTheDoodler

 

[najaB]

Given the ride quality, I'm not sure that bottom right is much of a change: https://twitter.com/TomTheDoodler/status/1172216396467646468/photo/1

(Link to Twitter images of re-purposed Pacers. Bottom right image shows a Pacer used as a roller-coaster car).

 

[Tracked]

They could give them 3rd Rail and putting them on The Isle of Wight, and before anyone says they're too high for the tunnels I'd say that's only true the 1st time they go through them ...

 

[175mph]

I think they'd make great portable public conveniences at fairgrounds, outdoor concerts etc.

 

[bussnapperwm]

Good targets for munitions