Bangladesh Air Force

[Sehnsucht]

I would not use the new fighters to replace what we are flying at first.

Keep in mind its gonna take time to build up force levels with new aircraft.

This is good thinking.However, it's my belief that F-7s should only be used for bombing & training.

 

[Avicenna]

That's why JF-17 would be the best option... It's 700 KG heavier than YAK-130 with a much, much, more robust set of weaponry than F-7. BD can try negotiating with CN as middleman and letting CN negotiate with PK to say they bought it from China and just calling it FC-1 everywhere on media, statements, social media, etc.

That ship has likely sailed my friend.

 

[Sehnsucht]

That's why JF-17 would be the best option... It's 700 KG heavier than YAK-130 with a much, much, more robust set of weaponry than F-7. BD can try negotiating with CN as middleman and letting CN negotiate with PK to say they bought it from China and just calling it FC-1 everywhere on media, statements, social media, etc.

JF-17 block III would be an excellent choice. But I have doubts if Pakistan will export it to us.Not just because of political issues, but also because PAF has urgent need of block III jets to confront Rafale.

 

[Philip the Arab]

JF-17 block III would be an excellent choice. But I have doubts if Pakistan will export it to us.Not just because of political issues, but also because PAF has urgent need of block III jets to confront Rafale.

@Bilal Khan (Quwa)
Said they probably would...

 

[Avicenna]

This is good thinking.However, it's my belief that F-7s should only be used for bombing & training.

Point defence in addition to ground attack.

31 F-7 is a nice little force.

But it shouldn't be your backbone in 2019.

 

[Philip the Arab]

That ship has likely sailed my friend.

What can BD actually get then? BD is limited to J-10, Tejas, and not likely EFT.

 

[Haris Ali2140]

@Bilal Khan (Quwa)
Said they probably would...

Selling more units means keeping the production line alive and also lowers the cost. I don't see any reason besides political that Pakistan won't sell.

 

[Philip the Arab]

Point defence in addition to ground attack.

31 F-7 is a nice little force.

But it shouldn't be your backbone in 2019.

Why couldn't BD just asked for integration of PL-12 for BVRAAM duties. Russia did it with Mig-21Bison.

Selling more units means keeping the production line alive and also lowers the cost. I don't see any reason besides political that Pakistan won't sell.

Does CAC produce aircraft for PAF or just PAC?

 

[Sehnsucht]

But it shouldn't be your backbone in 2019.

Agreed.

 

[Avicenna]

What can BD actually get then? BD is limited to J-10, Tejas, and not likely EFT.

Realistic options:

Mig-35, Su-30SME, Su-35, J-10

Somewhat realistic although I am skeptical: ex-RAF Typhoon

Pipedream: F-16, Gripen

Oh I forgot Indian dreams: Tejas

 

[Philip the Arab]

Realistic options:

Mig-35, Su-30SME, Su-35, J-10

Somewhat realistic although I am skeptical: ex-RAF Typhoon

Pipedream: F-16, Gripen

All of those Russian aircraft are USELESS against India in a conflict. Russia won't think twice before sanctioning Bangladesh.

 

[Avicenna]

All of those Russian aircraft are USELESS against India in a conflict. Russia won't think twice before sanctioning Bangladesh.

Yup.

And to be honest actual hot conflict with India is REMOTE.

And if it ever does come to that, no fighter will make a difference.

BD is toast.

But for deterrence purposes, yes a strong BAF is needed.

To at least hurt them if they ever try or more likely try to intimidate.

J-10 is the clear option in regards to India.

But that exposes you to China's interests in regards to Myanmar.

Do you see the dilemma?

 

[Sehnsucht]

Why couldn't BD just asked for integration of PL-12 for BVRAAM duties. Russia did it with Mig-21Bison

To use missiles like PL-12, you'd need to change the radar of the jet I think.Not sure it'll be possible with BGIs.

 

[Avicenna]

To use missiles like PL-12, you'd need to change the radar of the jet I think.Not sure it'll be possible with BGIs.

If that was the case, BAF might as well gone for early block JF-17 back in 2013.

But that was never realistically gonna happen.

 

[Haris Ali2140]

Why couldn't BD just asked for integration of PL-12 for BVRAAM duties. Russia did it with Mig-21Bison.


Does CAC produce aircraft for PAF or just PAC?

AFAIK in the beginning some here some there. While with time all the production move to PAC.
@Dazzler