Bangladesh Air Force

[Destranator]

Interesting that since post #5670 on page 378, Beruni has stopped posting all together. Maybe I revealed way too much about him.

Miss his expert commentary on how Burma is the next NATO member.
@Atlas @Mage @The Ronin

 

[Nilgiri]

Miss his expert commentary on how Burma is the next NATO member.

Where was that lol?

 

[Destranator]

Where was that lol?

I was being hyperbolic..lol. His whole schtick was NATO countries are dying to sell their weapons to Burma at a time when they have imposed heavy sanctions.

 

[Avicenna]

Any news on MRCA?

 

[Bengal Tiger 71]

why BAF delay to make a deal, really frustrated matter. AL govt. is now 11 year running in power but no fighter jet bought without f7. otherhand they always blammed bnp for everything.

 

[ghost250]

https://www.asiapacificdefensejourn...wmhdkkUy_liyLvFRZRVfR9Jyhm2aEneEIyhvUj0YgkgJc

In a bid to gain its first export market for the type, China has been reported to be seriously offering their Chengdu J-10C multi-role fighter aircraft to both Laos and Bangladesh, which are cheaper options compared to Russian fighters like the MiG-35 and Su-27/30 family, or Western fighters from Europe or the US.

It is expected that both countries would only order an equivalent of 1 or 2 squadrons each, based on indicated requirements and budget allowances.

It was originally believed that Laos will be using its newly acquired Yakolev Yak-130 armed advanced trainers from Russia as its main combat aircraft, but information coming from the Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force (LPLAAF) indicated that they are looking for a more advanced fighter aircraft, and that the Yak-130 will be used to help train and transition its pilots to more advanced fighters.

Bangladesh currently operate the Yak-130 as well for light ground attack and training requirements.

The Chengdu J-10 is currently in use only by the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) and Navy (PLAN), with the updated J-10C variant still looking for its first customer. Compared to the J-10A and J-10B, the current J-10C is equipped with an AESA fire control radar with improved range,, and can be equipped with the PL-10 IR-guided short range air-to-air missile, and the PL-15 long range air-to-air missile.

Laos is located in between Thailand in the west, Vietnam in the east, China in its north and Cambodia south of its borders. While it does not see any threat from its neighbors, any future Laotian fighter aircraft will size-up with the Royal Thai Air Force's (RTAF) Lockheed Martin F-16A/B Fighting Falcons and Saab JAS-39C/D Gripens, and with Vietnam People's Air Force (VPAF) Sukhoi Su-27P/SK and Su-30MK2V fighters.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh faces its regional rival Myanmar, with both countries improving their air forces. And while the Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has recently ordered the Sukhoi Su-30 from Russia, it may be needing a smaller and cheaper fighter in its fighter mix.

 

[LKJ86]

In a bid to gain its first export market for the type, China has been reported to be seriously offering their Chengdu J-10C multi-role fighter aircraft to both Laos and Bangladesh, which are cheaper options compared to Russian fighters like the MiG-35 and Su-27/30 family, or Western fighters from Europe or the US.

In fact, J-10C is also very expensive.

 

[The Ronin]

China likely to export its J-10C fighter jets to Bangladesh and Laos

China is likely to export its J-10C aircraft to Pakistan, as we already know, but two countries - Bangladesh and Laos - could acquire it before Pakistan. Both have indeed shown interest in the latest version of the J-10 fighters and both could sign before the Pakistani government.

Pakistan has already shown its interest in the purchase of the latest J-10C aircraft, being the first country to manifest its interest in the acquisition of an exported version of this aircraft. Nevertheless, Pakistan has not yet decided to sign any official contract with China.

Two countries could pass Pakistan on the purchase of these jets. Laos and Bangladesh are indeed said to be interested in such an acquisition, building up a sole international market for these Chinese fighter aircraft. If both countries ended to sign contracts for the acquisition of the J-10C, it would mean an export of an expected maximum of 24 aircraft (2 squadrons) for each of them. This information, if confirmed by both governments, may increase the interest of other countries for this product, leading to new international orders for China.

As far as it concerns Laos, the Royal Lao Air Force remains outdated, mainly using MiG-21 fighters, F-16 fighters and also JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets. Therefore, in order to reduce the gap between its forces and the Vietnamese and Thai ones. Regarding Bangladesh, to counter the 36 recently purchased Rafale fighters from India (expected to be deployed at the India's borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh), the country is in need of such 4th-generation aircraft (with equal performance to the Rafale).

https://www.airrecognition.com/inde...8fC8bzpZAXwLe8CL39Mqm5LDzvTR-7q1rL-oyc9Fqo4ok

 

[Species]

China likely to export its J-10C fighter jets to Bangladesh and Laos

China is likely to export its J-10C aircraft to Pakistan, as we already know, but two countries - Bangladesh and Laos - could acquire it before Pakistan. Both have indeed shown interest in the latest version of the J-10 fighters and both could sign before the Pakistani government.

Pakistan has already shown its interest in the purchase of the latest J-10C aircraft, being the first country to manifest its interest in the acquisition of an exported version of this aircraft. Nevertheless, Pakistan has not yet decided to sign any official contract with China.

Two countries could pass Pakistan on the purchase of these jets. Laos and Bangladesh are indeed said to be interested in such an acquisition, building up a sole international market for these Chinese fighter aircraft. If both countries ended to sign contracts for the acquisition of the J-10C, it would mean an export of an expected maximum of 24 aircraft (2 squadrons) for each of them. This information, if confirmed by both governments, may increase the interest of other countries for this product, leading to new international orders for China.

As far as it concerns Laos, the Royal Lao Air Force remains outdated, mainly using MiG-21 fighters, F-16 fighters and also JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets. Therefore, in order to reduce the gap between its forces and the Vietnamese and Thai ones. Regarding Bangladesh, to counter the 36 recently purchased Rafale fighters from India (expected to be deployed at the India's borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh), the country is in need of such 4th-generation aircraft (with equal performance to the Rafale).

https://www.airrecognition.com/inde...8fC8bzpZAXwLe8CL39Mqm5LDzvTR-7q1rL-oyc9Fqo4ok

Air Recognition is a credible source.

 

[Destranator]

Air Recognition is a credible source.

The article is simply hot air with no specifics. Stating the obvious that J-10 is a sensible option for BAF. Chengdu can not shove J-10s down BAF's throat if BAF keep twiddling their thumbs. Even the writer admits that there is no evidence of any order being placed.

 

[Nilgiri]

The article is simply hot air with no specifics. Stating the obvious that J-10 is a sensible option for BAF. Chengdu can not shove J-10s down BAF's throat if BAF keep twiddling their thumbs. Even the writer admits that there is no evidence of any order being placed.

Is BD still looking at Mig 35 too?

 

[Destranator]

Is BD still looking at Mig 35 too?

There is no official word but MiG-35 should be on the table. It is time for BAF to stop "looking" and start acting.

Since their mutiny during the Japanese Red Army hijack incident and the following massacre by Zia, BAF has become a spineless organisation.

Unlike BA and BN, they are not good at arm-twisting the cabinet and bureaucrats when it comes to procurement.

 

[UKBengali]

There is no official word but MiG-35 should be on the table. It is time for BAF to stop "looking" and start acting.

Since their mutiny during the Japanese Red Army hijack incident and the following massacre by Zia, BAF has become a spineless organisation.

Unlike BA and BN, they are not good at arm-twisting the cabinet and bureaucrats when it comes to procurement.

Not really.
BAF managed to persuade AL in 1999 to place an order for 16+16 Mug-29s.

 

[Destranator]

Not really.
BAF managed to persuade AL in 1999 to place an order for 16+16 Mug-29s.

And?? For comparision, look up the year in which IAF commissioned MiG-29s.

FYI, there is no evidence of BAF ordering 32 MiGs - another piece of hoax propagated by you know who.

8+8 were ordered. Come BNP to power in 2001 and they violated the agreement by refusing to pay for the second lot of 8.

 

[Allah Akbar]

Air Recognition is a credible source.

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