Bangladesh Air Force

[Imran Khan]

Upgraded Mig-29BM.


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wow look more sexy then stupid F-16block 52

 

[Destranator]

Upgraded Mig-29BM.


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Who the hell designs colour schemes for BAF? Was he born retarded or just colour blind?

 

[Bilal9]

Who the hell designs colour schemes for BAF? Was he born retarded or just colour blind?

The inmates are running the asylum. Just an inkling showing the actual rot.

Semi-educated mofussil a$$holes running the armed forces living on Gareebon-ka-huq loot-lenewala daulat.

Easy Money and the celebration of low-life incompetence.

Perfect recipes for takeover by the Quad.

 

[Destranator]

The inmates are running the asylum. Just an inkling showing the actual rot.

Semi-educated mofussil a$$holes running the armed forces living on Gareebon-ka-huq loot-lenewala daulat.

Easy Money and the celebration of low-life incompetence.

Perfect recipes for takeover by the Quad.

BAF would drag QUAD down. They are more likely to be taken over by DHL or Uber.

 

[mb444]

Who the hell designs colour schemes for BAF? Was he born retarded or just colour blind?

Probably to serve BAF topmost priority.... to have an aerobatics display team.

 

[F-6 enthusiast]

 

[Destranator]

https://www.facebook.com/110131083879737/posts/536915691201272

Now this is actually an idea worth pondering on.
It seems likely that the US will shove something down our throats. Instead of letting them hamstring our single engine fleet (which will form the backbone of currently spineless BAF) with F-16s, we can consider getting Super Hornets from them.

Benefits of getting Super Hornets:

1. Gets the US off our backs. We can then buy single engine fighters from a more reliable supplier.
2. Uses the same engine as Gripens. Provides more justification for procuring Gripens with ToT.
3. A deadly maritime strike fighter.
4. Super Hornets cost less than $100 million per unit and can be manufactured quicker than Eurofighters and Rafales. We can buy more and get them quicker.

@Avicenna @F-6 enthusiast @Arthur @mb444 @leonblack08

 

[mb444]

Hornets would be a great choice...i still think that EFT is better but if we end up with F18 i would be pleased.

I agree we can not afford F16 as our single engine jets... for this i see only J10 or JFT as potentials.

 

[Bilal9]

https://www.facebook.com/110131083879737/posts/536915691201272

Now this is actually an idea worth pondering on.
It seems likely that the US will shove something down our throats. Instead of letting them hamstring our single engine fleet (which will form the backbone of currently spineless BAF) with F-16s, we can consider getting Super Hornets from them.

Benefits of getting Super Hornets:

1. Gets the US off our backs. We can then buy single engine fighters from a more reliable supplier.
2. Uses the same engine as Gripens. Provides more justification for procuring Gripens with ToT.
3. A deadly maritime strike fighter.
4. Super Hornets cost less than $100 million per unit and can be manufactured quicker than Eurofighters and Rafales. We can buy more and get them quicker.

@Avicenna @F-6 enthusiast @Arthur @mb444 @leonblack08

You didn't mention the main advantage.

Damn things have mechanical parts (from undercarriage, suspension to armament carrying capability) that are bulletproof. After all, they are carrier ops certified and perfect for marine strike as designed, like you said.

F-16's are delicate hanger beauties in comparison. For Bangladesh F-18's are very appropriate.

 

[Destranator]

You didn't mention the main advantage.

Damn things have mechanical parts (from undercarriage, suspension to armament carrying capability) that are bulletproof. After all, they are carrier ops certified and perfect for marine strike as designed, like you said.

F-16's are delicate hanger beauties in comparison. For Bangladesh F-18's are very appropriate.

If we end up getting dragged into QUAD, we can easily land on their carriers.

On a serious note, we should look into setting up more forward operating bases on coastal islands including St Martins. The extender air cover will help BN project power immensely.

If we end up getting Super Hornets, might aw well order C-130 based refuellers too to support maritime ops. The US should be satisfied enough with such purchases while we get some durable equipment.

 

[Bilal9]

On a serious note, we should look into setting up more forward operating bases on coastal islands including St Martins. The extender air cover will help BN project power immensely.

Exactly. We should set up FAB's on some of the islands near St. Martins. Just like China did in the Diaoyou Islands.

Although CXB expansion is already going full force.

This is why the savages tried to "invade" St. Martins back in the day.

 

[Destranator]

https://www.facebook.com/110131083879737/posts/536915691201272

Now this is actually an idea worth pondering on.
It seems likely that the US will shove something down our throats. Instead of letting them hamstring our single engine fleet (which will form the backbone of currently spineless BAF) with F-16s, we can consider getting Super Hornets from them.

Benefits of getting Super Hornets:

1. Gets the US off our backs. We can then buy single engine fighters from a more reliable supplier.
2. Uses the same engine as Gripens. Provides more justification for procuring Gripens with ToT.
3. A deadly maritime strike fighter.
4. Super Hornets cost less than $100 million per unit and can be manufactured quicker than Eurofighters and Rafales. We can buy more and get them quicker.

@Avicenna @F-6 enthusiast @Arthur @mb444 @leonblack08

5. We could buy used Super Hornets that are in good condition to augment the fleet.

 

[Arthur]

@Destranator Much better option than F16, I would say. For single engine segment, Vipers are overpriced. Doesn't fit in the high low mix for BAF. Super Hornets are great strike platform.
I would say buy the Hornets as tip of the spear and go for J-10 as backbone of the fleet.

 

[UKBengali]

Guys,

I think we are being naive if we think buying Super Hornets would get USA “off our backs”.

If the US wants to force fighters down BD throats then the only reason is control, and so they need to make sure that BD buys exclusively from them or at least fighters from countries like Sweden where they can retain some control.

 

[F-6 enthusiast]

List of AF Equipment that can be purchased from US. (1/?)

Lots of discussion here about US arms restrictions and controls particularly about fighters. its been debated to death here.
BD may sign GSOMIA in the near future. We'll have to buy something from them (this belongs in the politics section)

As @Destranator suggested , maybe non-offensive and logistics aircraft (both rotary and fixed wing) can be purchased.

please note price figures vary from country to country as a result of prior (or lack of ) experience operating ac , training ,support and armament packages

Let's start with the C-130J
Flyaway cost at 62 million new
~130 million or more for everything else
IAF purchase was 200 million/unit

BAF already operates the type, saving on training and logistics. MRO plant will be established soon.
BAF already got some ex-RAF frames at a discount. BAF should get the rest (8) airframes after MLU.

have i mentioned these can be used in UN ops ? or to take delivery of vaccines ? its usefulness is not limited to military.

Wayback Machine

C-130J Super Hercules: India’s Workhorse | ADU MEDIA

History was made in India and the defense industry when in 2008, the Government of India announced its purchase of six C-130J Super Hercules.

www.aviation-defence-universe.com

pls add more suggestions @Destranator