Ordered as a "Stop-gap" solution to keep the 35th "Thundercats" squadron operational, this pushed-to-the-limit F-7BGI features:
*Double delta wings.
*Fully glass cockpit featuring 3 Multi Functional Display (MFD).
*Hands On Throttle-And-Stick or HOTAS.
*5 hardpoints (3 wet) with the Ability...
However, 2 squadrons of Su-30MK3 or better is better than 3 squadrons of Mig-29SMT/M. With Migs come the opportunity of corruption for govt.. thats why...
Then what about Jessore!! No, Jessore is the academy and in sylhet we do not have a established air base. besides Dhaka & Bogra can jointly cover sylhet. But yes, It would be nice having an air base in Sylhet.
The better fighters costs more.. You can get Mig-29SMT/M for $30ml but the better...
The kind of radar procured also suggests:
Gamma DE AESA. Three subtypes exist, the D1/D1E, D2/D2E, and D3/D3E with differing module power ratings and range performance. Depicted is the towed configuration with a 20 minute deploy/stow time. A self-propelled variant was available, with a 5 minute...
The same source also suggests a possible procurement of Air Defense Systems. He did not mentioned what kind of air defense system however, the kind of radar being in process of procurement suggests advanced type. Possibly any of the following type:
2K12 Kub (SA-6): The 2K12 "Kub" (NATO...
Quantity does not matter much. If BAF had 3 to 4 squadrons of Mig-29SMT/M (some 48 to 64 aircraft) with expert and well trained pilots, then even India (having its border covering three sides of Bangladesh) would think many times before attacking. (Not trolling) and Myanmar would pee in their...
According to Russian military analyst Igor Korotchenko, its BTR-80. He mentioned quantity: 80 to 100. According to prothom alo, this 80-100 includes some command vehicles as well.
BTR-80: Command Vehicle:
BTR-80A: APC
There were no talks at anytime regarding JF-17. JF-17 is an entry level 4th generation fighter with very limited capability and air speed. Does not meet BAF requirements. It even failed to meet the Stop-Gap fighter requirements. I guess you heard rumors.
According to Russian military analyst Igor Korotchenko, Dhaka did not discuss any matter about Sukhoi. According to him, BAF is having serious talks regarding 2 or more squadrons of upgraded 4+ generation new built Mig-29SMT/M.
BTR-80:
9K115-2 Metis-M: The 9K115-2 Metis-M is a Russian anti-tank missile system. "9K115-2" is the GRAU designation of the missile. Its NATO reporting name is AT-13 Saxhorn-2.
9M133 Kornet: The Kornet (Russian: "Корнет"; English: Cornet) is a Russian...
GAMMA-DE Mobile 3-Dimensional Solid-State AESA Surveillance Radar: The VNIIRT Gamma DE is a solid state long range L-Band 3D Active Electronically Steered Array (AESA) search and acquisition radar intended to support interceptors and Integrated Air Defence Systems. It is intended to detect and...
MOSCOW, January 15 (RIA Novosti) - A raft of bilateral deals in nuclear energy and gas extraction, defense and other sectors were signed at a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday.
Although, the details of the deal are...
This 24 yak-130 are not being purchased in contrast with F-7BG1, or the existing 8 Mig-29. They are meant to train the pilots of the 32-48 proposed 4.5 gen fighter aircraft. The aircraft under consideration are Mig-29SMT/Mig-29M or Su-27SM3/Su-30MK*. Considering you ratio its 1:4 or 1:6.
The...