Bangladesh Air Force

[Tagaung]

Bangladesh too is working on developing and Indigenous jet prototype by 2021, one that will be more useful than a PT6 in battle

try to walk, before you run.

 

[DalalErMaNodi]

try to walk, before you run.

Good advice, try adhering to it yourself.

 

[Incog_nito]

BAF now seems to be more open to spend and expand.

I think BAF should consider some EU and US fighters too like:

• used Mirage-2000s
• new Saad Grippen E/F
• used F-16s
• new F-16s
• A-400 Ms to complement C-130J-30s

This is besides 48 J-10Cs which are ordered recently.

And is BAF also looking to expand its MiG-29 fleet? Like getting some old ones from other operators?

 

[Tagaung]

Good advice, try adhering to it yourself.

that is why we started working on PT-6.

I dont want to sidetracked the BAF discussion any more.

So please
DONT BASH US IN YOUR FORUMS .

if you do, we will be responding and sidetracking your BAF discussion. we dont want to do that.

 

[R4hil]

BAF now seems to be more open to spend and expand.

I think BAF should consider some EU and US fighters too like:

• used Mirage-2000s
• new Saad Grippen E/F
• used F-16s
• new F-16s
• A-400 Ms to complement C-130J-30s

This is besides 48 J-10Cs which are ordered recently.

And is BAF also looking to expand its MiG-29 fleet? Like getting some old ones from other operators?

I think it's best we start to wean off Russian aircraft. More often than not they are just Hangar queens that will require Constant maintenance. They are also not a politically viable option because it is not for sure if Russia would support us in conflict against either Myanmar or India.

 

[DalalErMaNodi]

that is why we started working on PT-6.

I dont want to sidetracked the BAF discussion any more.

Good keep it up and keep the forum civil, it's a great platform for us all.

 

[R4hil]

I've heard Lalmonirhat will be important in the Use of Drones in Bangladesh, according to an article I've found: "The university has already signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SwissDrones for assembling unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and the establishment of a research facility on campus. The university is also going to sign an MoU with Airbus for establishing technical research laboratories and an international standard flight training academy." Any other news on a significant development in BD's aerospace industry?

 

[Michael Corleone]

How can you be sure ? 38 days is still alot of time, hell maybe they're just holding off the announcement or something.

Don’t want to ring bells

I've heard Lalmonirhat will be important in the Use of Drones in Bangladesh, according to an article I've found: "The university has already signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with SwissDrones for assembling unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and the establishment of a research facility on campus. The university is also going to sign an MoU with Airbus for establishing technical research laboratories and an international standard flight training academy." Any other news on a significant development in BD's aerospace industry?

Lalmonirhat will fly a manned aircraft in 3 years time... Also MOU with chengdu for research on battery powered aircraft

 

[Avicenna]

Don’t want to ring bells


Lalmonirhat will fly a manned aircraft in 3 years time... Also MOU with chengdu for research on battery powered aircraft

https://www.defseca.com/opinions-editorials/china-offers-her-renewed-friendship-to-bangladesh/

Wonder if this means J-10C is more likely at some point.

 

[DalalErMaNodi]

Don’t want to ring bells


Lalmonirhat will fly a manned aircraft in 3 years time... Also MOU with chengdu for research on battery powered aircraft

I don't think we will be able to do it within the 2024 atleast

 

[Michael Corleone]

https://www.defseca.com/opinions-editorials/china-offers-her-renewed-friendship-to-bangladesh/

Wonder if this means J-10C is more likely at some point.

I’ll be super pissed if they go ahead with j10 now, what’s the use of drama

I don't think we will be able to do it within the 2024 atleast

Only 2 squadrons and MRCA definitely not before 2024

 

[Avicenna]

I’ll be super pissed if they go ahead with j10 now, what’s the use of drama


Only 2 squadrons and MRCA definitely not before 2024

Seems there is a tug of war of sorts between China and the US.

Also things like this give me pause.

https://militarywatchmagazine.com/a...s-can-t-fight-without-washington-s-permission

 

[DalalErMaNodi]

Only 2 squadrons and MRCA definitely not before 2024

No, you misunderstood me. I was referring to BAC being able to manufacture a prototype aircraft by 2021, which is the deadline if you can call it that set by the Prime Minister. Although I choose to remain skeptical as to whether they can meet this demand by even 2025, I genuinely hope they will surprise us all.

"She hoped that the centre would make prototype of light aircrafts by 2021. “I also hope that you would one day make aircraft, helicopters and radars in the country."

https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-212914
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangabandhu_Aeronautical_Centre

 

[Michael Corleone]

@Avicenna next batch of 7 k8 coming soon

Seems there is a tug of war of sorts between China and the US.

Also things like this give me pause.

https://militarywatchmagazine.com/a...s-can-t-fight-without-washington-s-permission

Also are you a mod at defseca forum?

Yeah Americans want to win maritime strike order...
but I think highly unlikely

as for being a mod, yes I’m.

No, you misunderstood me. I was referring to BAC being able to manufacture a prototype aircraft by 2021, which is the deadline if you can call it that set by the Prime Minister. Although I choose to remain skeptical as to whether they can meet this demand by even 2025, I genuinely hope they will surprise us all.

"She hoped that the centre would make prototype of light aircrafts by 2021. “I also hope that you would one day make aircraft, helicopters and radars in the country."

https://www.thedailystar.net/news-detail-212914
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bangabandhu_Aeronautical_Centre

The plan was to build a jet fighter then backtracked to jet trainer... (k8 probably) but also heard it was to be a primary trainer. Not sure which of the following. However BAC and uni at lalmonirhat are supposed to be run by same people and last they came on the news, they expected a jet aircraft prototype to fly by 2021... given the love for running good propaganda, I guess it could be possible
Collaboration with irkut exist to manufacture/ maintain avionics

 

[DalalErMaNodi]

https://www.defseca.com/procurements/bangladesh-air-force-secures-funds-for-mega-purchase/

I really want to find out of this article has any substance to itself, PayPal blocked my account last year and I have been hesitant to make a new one.

I know SAK has cited every jet in the world as a possible contender for the MRCA program but I'm curious as to whether you guys think he is credible? The way I see it him citing every jet in the book could be nothing more than BAF's fickle mindedness rather than him making stuff up, But I could be wrong.