Bangladesh Air Force

[Michael Corleone]

BAF has 30 Mi-17s & BA 6 Mi-17s.

is that currently in country or counting the ones that serve in UN too?

 

[syed1]

 

[Callsign Chaos]

is that currently in country or counting the ones that serve in UN too?

Includes one's under UN too.

 

[Michael Corleone]

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what maneuver was it doing?

 

[syed1]

 

[asad71]

IN is looking for Mig 29's for its carriers. If BAF's Mig 29s can be refitted to naval version then this is a golden opportunity to get rid of the junk in BAF's inventory.

 

[Nilgiri]

IN is looking for Mig 29's for its carriers. If BAF's Mig 29s can be refitted to naval version then this is a golden opportunity to get rid of the junk in BAF's inventory.

We are not interested. We get stuff brand new for commencement of operations.... not stuff that will basically cost almost the same (and even more when accounting for future performance limitations) to overhaul structurally. They are all going to the scrap yard when you retire them.

 

[Michael Corleone]

We are not interested. We get stuff brand new for commencement of operations.... not stuff that will basically cost almost the same (and even more when accounting for future performance limitations) to overhaul structurally. They are all going to the scrap yard when you retire them.

maybe i will buy one to crash and die.... always been a dream to own one!

 

[Nilgiri]

maybe i will buy one to crash and die.... always been a dream to own one!

Sure, it might cost an arm and a leg....and then eventually your other arm, leg and everything else

 

[Kailash Rava]

the current mig-29 should b upgraded to SMT like standard ..till replacement is done

 

[Avicenna]

Realistically, Bangladesh needs to focus more on development of its infrastructure, healthcare, education and general well being of its people.

Having said this, a certain level of capability is always prudent to have.

I don't think there will ever be conflict with India. Even if there is, a few modern toys here and there arn't going to change the inevitable defeat. Myanmar is a more likely, however still remote, possibility.

The point is, its unwise to spend on the military when the money is needed in so many other areas.

Maybe buying the 8 Mig-35s and upgrading its legacy -29s to SMT or comparable standard is the most bang for the buck.

More important than actually fielding modern types in quantity in the present however, is the introduction and familiarization of the BAF with new technologies and improving itself by implementing the philosophies and training that define a capable modern air arm.

Perhaps buying the Yak-130 to start is evidence of this. Time will tell.

 

[Kailash Rava]

what maneuver was it doing?

its hard to tell may be hes doing inside loop ..or zoom climbing or just climbing vertically upward.
mig-29 can also do cobra maneuvers

 

[Michael Corleone]

its hard to tell may be hes doing inside loop ..or zoom climbing or just climbing vertically upward.
mig-29 can also do cobra maneuvers

judging by the fins at second look i think it's just a vertical climb

 

[asad71]

We are not interested. We get stuff brand new for commencement of operations.... not stuff that will basically cost almost the same (and even more when accounting for future performance limitations) to overhaul structurally. They are all going to the scrap yard when you retire them.

We could also offer them to PAF for use as bogey in their exercises / drills.

 

[Nilgiri]

We could also offer them to PAF for use as bogey in their exercises / drills.

You are free to do with them whatever you want.

No one is buying them to operate them.