Bangladesh Air Force

[Imran Khan]

Guys , no offence but can we please stop quoting websites and “personal sources” as this has been going on for years and years now?

Truth is none of us here have any real information about when or if BAF will buy any modern fighter aircraft.

It is nearly 2021 and the BAL have been in power for nearly 12 years and they have not brought a single modern fighter aircraft. We have had 16 F-7BGIs, 16 Yak-130 trainers, dozens of K-8Ws and lots of transport aircraft. This gives a good idea of where BD sees it’s priorities despite having more than 1 million Rohingyas expelled to it during the current rule of BAL.

Even public government statements cannot be trusted anymore as we did not see the contract for the 16 MRCA last year. Covid is not really a good enough excuse by now as lots of other countries are signing deals during this time.

The only things that can be relied upon is a public signing of a contract or confirmation from weapons manufacturer of a deal.

this i have seen many times in past for few days BD members give up new fighters . but then they return with more powerful more advance more trustworthy source with more advance next gen fighter claim .

 

[SpaceMan18]

this i have seen many times in past for few days BD members give up new fighters . but then they return with more powerful more advance more trustworthy source with more advance next gen fighter claim .

sike us Bangaldeshis have 11th generation space fighter jets , while you're stuck with your JF-17s

Jk but yeah , we give up.. Not really but sorta

 

[Imran Khan]

sike us Bangaldeshis have 11th generation space fighter jets , while you're stuck with your JF-17s

Jk but yeah , we give up.. Not really but sorta

 

[alphapak]

Why don't BAF go for Gripen fighter jets and get their Saab erieyes?

 

[DalalErMaNodi]

Why don't BAF go for Gripen fighter jets and get their Saab erieyes?

Because they're morons.

 

[alphapak]

Because they're morons.

Lol. Another BAF (Brazil) has gone for 36 Gripen fighter jets and I was thinking
this would be a good option for Bangladesh. If Bangladesh can get 36 fighters,
2 erieyes plus meteor, then that would be an excellent package to start off.

 

[Avicenna]

Lol. Another BAF (Brazil) has gone for 36 Gripen fighter jets and I was thinking
this would be a good option for Bangladesh. If Bangladesh can get 36 fighters,
2 erieyes plus meteor, then that would be an excellent package to start off.

Agreed.

This isn't rocket science like BAF is making it out to be.

 

[UKBengali]

Lol. Another BAF (Brazil) has gone for 36 Gripen fighter jets and I was thinking
this would be a good option for Bangladesh. If Bangladesh can get 36 fighters,
2 erieyes plus meteor, then that would be an excellent package to start off.

Problem with Gripen is you end up dealing with 3 countries - Sweden, UK and USA.

If you are trying to keep free of the US then Gripen is not a good choice, although once you buy it the GE engine will last for the lifetime of the airframe.

I also have doubts on the quality of it’s AESA radar as the UK was highly unimpressed with the Captor-E Mk0 of the Eurofighter that it tested against F-35Bs, so it is building a more advanced one for it’s fleet of Eurofighters.

Remember the UK designed both the Gripen E and Eurofighter AESA radars at similar times and although Sweden offered to build an upgraded radar for India it is not likely to do that for a much smaller BD order unless BD literally pays hundreds of millions of dollars for it’s development.

 

[alphapak]

Problem with Gripen is you end up dealing with 3 countries - Sweden, UK and USA.

If you are trying to keep free of the US then Gripen is not a good choice, although once you buy it the GE engine will last for the lifetime of the airframe.

I also have doubts on the quality of it’s AESA radar as the UK was highly unimpressed with the Captor-E Mk0 of the Eurofighter that it tested against F-35Bs, so it is building a more advanced one for it’s fleet of Eurofighters.

Remember the UK designed both the Gripen E and Eurofighter AESA radars at similar times and although Sweden offered to build an upgraded radar for India it is not likely to do that for a much smaller BD order unless BD literally pays hundreds of millions of dollars for it’s development.

What about the Chinese Fighter J10? or does Bangladesh not want to deal with them?
They already operate F7's bought from China. BAF should be on the look out for single
engine fighter jet option because they are easier and more cost effective to maintain.

Options for Baf are F16, Gripen, J10, Jf 17, Mirage 2000. What would you pick?

 

[Avicenna]

A nice discussion about SAMs.

Enjoy a cup of tea and listen!

(interview starts from about the 20 minute mark.)

 

[Michael Corleone]

Problem with Gripen is you end up dealing with 3 countries - Sweden, UK and USA.

If you are trying to keep free of the US then Gripen is not a good choice, although once you buy it the GE engine will last for the lifetime of the airframe.

I also have doubts on the quality of it’s AESA radar as the UK was highly unimpressed with the Captor-E Mk0 of the Eurofighter that it tested against F-35Bs, so it is building a more advanced one for it’s fleet of Eurofighters.

Remember the UK designed both the Gripen E and Eurofighter AESA radars at similar times and although Sweden offered to build an upgraded radar for India it is not likely to do that for a much smaller BD order unless BD literally pays hundreds of millions of dollars for it’s development.

Tbh captor e mk1 is better than any zhuk radar upgrade we have now, we don’t need to match f35 f22 raptor in capability, our threats operate aircraft deficient in those characteristics

 

[Destranator]

The below is an ideal new fighter fleet composition for BAF to build towards gradually by 2040 (which will not materialise. Don't get your hopes up from this post or bitch about "pipedreaming").

• 2 sqd EFTs (T3)
• 3 sqd Gripen F's with ToT (including SAAB's assistance in building up BAC from scratch, setting up training regimen for technicians, and fixing the aviation university's curriculumn)
• 3 sqd J-10C's

This composition will benefit in a few major ways:

1. Exposure to and compatibility with quality Western aeronautics, avionics and weapon systems, providing qualitative edge over Burma and paving way for upgrades to cutting edge tech in the distant future.
2. Access to Western tech not available to Burma (EFTs, Gripens)
3. Access to tech not accessible to India (J-10s)
4. Redundancy against Western strings/sanctions (J-10s).
5. Better understanding of relative advances in Chinese and Western fighter tech.

Again, the above is what should happen and not what will happen, thanks to BAF.

 

[DalalErMaNodi]

The below is an ideal new fighter fleet composition for BAF to build towards gradually by 2040 (which will not materialise. Don't get your hopes up from this post.).

• 2 sqd EFTs (T3)
• 3 sqd Gripen F's with ToT (including SAAB's assistance in building up BAC from scratch, setting up training regimen for technicians, and fixing the aviation university's curriculumn)
• 3 sqd J-10C's

This composition will benefit in a few major ways:

1. Exposure to and compatibility with quality Western aeronautics, avionics and weapon systems, providing qualitative edge over Burma and paving way for future upgrades to cutting edge tech in the distant future.
2. Access to Western tech not available to Burma (EFTs, Gripens)
3. Access to tech not accessible to India (J-10s)
4. Redundancy against Western strings/sanctions (J-10s).
5. Better understanding of relative advances in Chinese and Western fighter tech.

Again, the above is what should happen and not what will happen, thanks to BAF.

Who came up with the above ?

 

[Destranator]

Who came up with the above ?

I did why?

 

[DalalErMaNodi]

I did why?

No reason. Good plan for Burma airforce.


Btw, I heard Biman Bangladesh is under the pump now as Bangabandhu air force is digging it's worn out claws into human hauling.


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