Bangladesh Air Force

[The Ronin]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE AN-32 | The An-32 is now 43 years old and has been with Bangladesh Air Force for almost three decades now! Bangladesh Air Force An-32s are now fully upgraded with new radar and a whole host of advancements to ensure they fly well in to the future. Notice the indigenously produced GP bombs on the racks. An-32 has the distinction of carrying such munitions compared to other transport aircraft used by the BAF and Army.

 

[Avicenna]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE AN-32 | The An-32 is now 43 years old and has been with Bangladesh Air Force for almost three decades now! Bangladesh Air Force An-32s are now fully upgraded with new radar and a whole host of advancements to ensure they fly well in to the future. Notice the indigenously produced GP bombs on the racks. An-32 has the distinction of carrying such munitions compared to other transport aircraft used by the BAF and Army.

Amazing pic!

Looks gorgeous in that camo!

 

[Tanveer666]

Amazing pic!

Looks gorgeous in that camo!

43 years old? I thought they were purchased during the late 80s

 

[The Ronin]

First C-130J Super Hercules (Former RAF ZH-881) of Bangladesh Air Force seen in Marshall ADG area.

Bangladesh Air Force is going to receive thier first C-130J in August and 1/2 more in October/November.Next batch of 2/3 C-130J will be delivered in first quarter of 2020.

PC- On Photo

 

[polanski]

Guys,
Can you post few photos of Su-30 and Eurofighter Typhoon on Bangladeshi camouflage?

Ohh you posted a photo of pre-shipment inspection of HQ-16A in the year 2016 at PDF. I am guessing the shipment is lost in the sea. Johnny Depp, pirates of Caribbean took the shipment.

 

[Avicenna]

Guys,
Can you post few photos of Su-30 and Eurofighter Typhoon on Bangladeshi camouflage?

Ohh you posted a photo of pre-shipment inspection of HQ-16A in the year 2016 at PDF. I am guessing the shipment is lost in the sea. Johnny Depp, pirates of Caribbean took the shipment.

Probably whats gonna happen with BAF as well!

 

[Bilal9]

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Probably whats gonna happen with BAF as well!

Ha ha ha LOL.

We all aspire to something....

 

[Michael Corleone]

43 years old? I thought they were purchased during the late 80s

Second hand

 

[Avicenna]

https://www.bdmilitary.com/defence-procurement/c295w-front-runner-to-replace-an-32-fleet/

Any time table as to when the An-32 will be replaced?

Also, if AEW&C is in the cards and C295W is the platform, the problem is the radar thats been integrated is IAI/ELTA.

https://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/c295-airborne-early-warning-and-control-aewc-aircraft/

Anyone have any knowledge on this?

It's a shame as lack of any alternative radar would prevent BD from buying this.

 

[Arthur]

https://www.bdmilitary.com/defence-procurement/c295w-front-runner-to-replace-an-32-fleet/

Any time table as to when the An-32 will be replaced?

Also, if AEW&C is in the cards and C295W is the platform, the problem is the radar thats been integrated is IAI/ELTA.

https://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/c295-airborne-early-warning-and-control-aewc-aircraft/

Anyone have any knowledge on this?

It's a shame as lack of any alternative radar would prevent BD from buying this.

An 32's will be here for atleast a decade more. It will be replaced, BAF is looking around for a suitable replacement.

AWACs are still on the planning board. Since no RFI has been issued yet, we can't really say which platforms are being considered. All the talk about CN295 AWAC are mere speculation. And buying a AWACS atm sounds like 'horse before cart ' situation.

 

[Michael Corleone]

An 32's will be here for atleast a decade more. It will be replaced, BAF is looking around for a suitable replacement.

AWACs are still on the planning board. Since no RFI has been issued yet, we can't really say which platforms are being considered. All the talk about CN295 AWAC are mere speculation. And buying a AWACS atm sounds like 'horse before cart ' situation.

It all depends on the flight hours innit. It seems BAF Is increasing the number of hours it flies it’s planes all across the board. Given by the seriousness of their intentions to replace... I think sooner like about 2025... who knows

 

[Avicenna]

It all depends on the flight hours innit. It seems BAF Is increasing the number of hours it flies it’s planes all across the board. Given by the seriousness of their intentions to replace... I think sooner like about 2025... who knows

Why do you say BAF is increasing flight hours?

 

[The Ronin]

https://www.bdmilitary.com/defence-procurement/c295w-front-runner-to-replace-an-32-fleet/

Any time table as to when the An-32 will be replaced?

Also, if AEW&C is in the cards and C295W is the platform, the problem is the radar thats been integrated is IAI/ELTA.

https://www.airforce-technology.com/projects/c295-airborne-early-warning-and-control-aewc-aircraft/

Anyone have any knowledge on this?

It's a shame as lack of any alternative radar would prevent BD from buying this.

An 32's will be here for atleast a decade more. It will be replaced, BAF is looking around for a suitable replacement.

AWACs are still on the planning board. Since no RFI has been issued yet, we can't really say which platforms are being considered. All the talk about CN295 AWAC are mere speculation. And buying a AWACS atm sounds like 'horse before cart ' situation.

I heard they will retire in 2022. As Saudi-Ukraine suspended the An-132D development, C-295W is the only replacement available. Other option is costlier C-27J for us which has the same engine like C-130, so maintenance might be easy.

And i don't know if it's possible or not to acquire the Israeli radar through third party or if there's any other substitute available. If not then SAAB Erieye is the only option i think. There's another option for us which can be used in various role like C-295. The C-130J which can be used for aerial refueling, surveillance and long range MPA. We can even use the MPA version of C-130 as transport aircraft.

 

[The Ronin]

Bangladesh Air Force Chief Opens Marshall Customer Service Centre

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group welcomed Air Chief Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat, Chief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force, to officially open its new Customer Service Centre.

Air Chief Marshal Serniabat, accompanied by Her Excellency Ms. Saida Muna Tasneem, Bangladesh High Commissioner to London, was welcomed by Sir Michael Marshall and Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group CEO, Alistair McPhee, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new centre at Cambridge Airport. It will house the company’s international military aerospace customers while Marshall engineers work on their aircraft, predominantly C-130 Hercules transport planes, which are employed in critical humanitarian and military missions globally.

Marshall’s customers include the UK RAF, as well as more than 16 international air forces. Among its long-term international customers are the Swedish and the Norwegian Air Forces who Marshall has been supporting since the 1970s.

Most recently the company signed a 14-year agreement with the Royal Netherlands Air Force, and in June a second multi-million-pound contract with Bangladesh, with more contract announcements expected this year.

The new service centre gives them private offices, as well as access to meeting rooms, a comfortable lounge area and kitchen. Two golf buggies and a minibus will transport them around the airport.

Alistair McPhee said,

“We are delighted to welcome Air Chief Marshal Serniabat and proud that he should take time out of his busy schedule to open our new Customer Service Centre,

“We’ve invested in this new space to offer our international customers a seamless experience with us and to benefit from first class accommodation and everything they need in one comfortable location, dedicated to them, with a team to look after their needs while we work on their platforms.”

Customers will be supported by a team of eight dedicated customer service personnel, who will provide administrative support. The new centre provides improved facilities and support infrastructure in one central hub.

During his visit, Air Chief Marshal Serniabat also took the opportunity to visit some of the Bangladesh Air Force’s C-130J aircraft recently purchased from the UK Royal Air Force, and that are currently undergoing in-depth maintenance and modification.

Air Chief Marshal Serniabat, said:

“The Bangladesh Air Force started its cooperation with Marshall last year and we are relying on them to support the entry into service of our new C-130J fleet.

“From the outset Marshall’s customer focus and drive to deliver excellent service has really stood out. This new Customer Service Centre is testimony to their commitment to continuous improvement and confirmation of their ambitious growth plans. It’s an honour for me to officially open this wonderful new facility here in Cambridge today.”

https://marshalladg.com/insights-ne...aYuLRdY_k7TVg9qZLagw7C3KA3Q4_035ND1c6Q_lIuV10

 

[Avicenna]

Bangladesh Air Force Chief Opens Marshall Customer Service Centre

Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group welcomed Air Chief Marshal Masihuzzaman Serniabat, Chief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force, to officially open its new Customer Service Centre.

Air Chief Marshal Serniabat, accompanied by Her Excellency Ms. Saida Muna Tasneem, Bangladesh High Commissioner to London, was welcomed by Sir Michael Marshall and Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group CEO, Alistair McPhee, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new centre at Cambridge Airport. It will house the company’s international military aerospace customers while Marshall engineers work on their aircraft, predominantly C-130 Hercules transport planes, which are employed in critical humanitarian and military missions globally.

Marshall’s customers include the UK RAF, as well as more than 16 international air forces. Among its long-term international customers are the Swedish and the Norwegian Air Forces who Marshall has been supporting since the 1970s.

Most recently the company signed a 14-year agreement with the Royal Netherlands Air Force, and in June a second multi-million-pound contract with Bangladesh, with more contract announcements expected this year.

The new service centre gives them private offices, as well as access to meeting rooms, a comfortable lounge area and kitchen. Two golf buggies and a minibus will transport them around the airport.

Alistair McPhee said,

“We are delighted to welcome Air Chief Marshal Serniabat and proud that he should take time out of his busy schedule to open our new Customer Service Centre,

“We’ve invested in this new space to offer our international customers a seamless experience with us and to benefit from first class accommodation and everything they need in one comfortable location, dedicated to them, with a team to look after their needs while we work on their platforms.”

Customers will be supported by a team of eight dedicated customer service personnel, who will provide administrative support. The new centre provides improved facilities and support infrastructure in one central hub.

During his visit, Air Chief Marshal Serniabat also took the opportunity to visit some of the Bangladesh Air Force’s C-130J aircraft recently purchased from the UK Royal Air Force, and that are currently undergoing in-depth maintenance and modification.

Air Chief Marshal Serniabat, said:

“The Bangladesh Air Force started its cooperation with Marshall last year and we are relying on them to support the entry into service of our new C-130J fleet.

“From the outset Marshall’s customer focus and drive to deliver excellent service has really stood out. This new Customer Service Centre is testimony to their commitment to continuous improvement and confirmation of their ambitious growth plans. It’s an honour for me to officially open this wonderful new facility here in Cambridge today.”

https://marshalladg.com/insights-ne...aYuLRdY_k7TVg9qZLagw7C3KA3Q4_035ND1c6Q_lIuV10

I guess that's good.