Bangladesh Air Force

[damiendehorn]

1 squadron
that luks so scary

Who said thats the end? The gov hasn't decided on the total numbers yet, they are taking things at stages.

All we know at this time is, the J10 is out of the picture. The only options on the table are SU 30s, mig 29SMT, mig 35 and the J17s. The BAF has no interest in the J17s from what I have been hearing, they want twin engines. J10Bs are not avaiable within the time scale either.

So what do we know so far?

K8 for intermediate training: 8 ordered
YAK 130 for advanced training: 24 ordered
Mig 29SMT for intercepters: 8 to be upgraded plus 4 more to complete the squad, goal to have 36 in total.
SU 30 for long range intercepters: 12 under negotiation with aim for 24 in total

 

[extra terrestrial]

Who said thats the end? The gov hasn't decided on the total numbers yet, they are taking things at stages.

All we know at this time is, the J10 is out of the picture. The only options on the table are SU 30s, mig 29SMT, mig 35 and the J17s. The BAF has no interest in the J17s from what I have been hearing, they want twin engines. J10Bs are not avaiable within the time scale either.

So what do we know so far?

K8 for intermediate training: 8 ordered
YAK 130 for advanced training: 24 ordered
Mig 29SMT for intercepters: 8 to be upgraded plus 4 more to complete the squad, goal to have 36 in total.
SU 30 for long range intercepters: 12 under negotiation with aim for 24 in total

If we somehow manage to get the J10Bs, having two squadrons of Su 30 and J10B each, BAF could become one hell of a force!

 

[ni8mare]

agar tu mera somnay hota na, tera kan ke niche ek jorse thappar deta

thak ar hindi bolte hobe na .......bangali der hindi ja funnnny.

 

[Rokto14]

So MiG 35 is out of the picture also? And BAF is concentrating on getting more MiG 29SMT and Su-30?

 

[Rokto14]

We can actually have a squadron of YAK-130 since we are getting 24 of them. So 16 YAK-130 can form 1 squadron and the other 8 can be solely for training pilots

 

[tntcfive]

I think baf is waiting for production to start of j-10. it will be main fighter jet. we operate 3 squadron f-7 if it replace all the f-7 that's means we will have a strong fleet of j-10b more than 3 squadron.

 

[damiendehorn]

I think baf is waiting for production to start of j-10. it will be main fighter jet. we operate 3 squadron f-7 if it replace all the f-7 that's means we will have a strong fleet of j-10b more than 3 squadron.

From what i have been hearing BAF, would prefer to have twin engine birds. The price thats been quoted for J10A is roughly the same as new Mig 29SMT, when the J10B are available, will be a lot higher.

BAF weren't too happy with the early migs they received, but now they are more experienced supporting them. They are looking at all options, but looks like we may initially get a combo of 4 used Mig 29s updated to SMT, plus 12 new SU 30s.

BAF has recently shown interest in the FC 31, as a long term replacement/supplement for the Migs and F7s, provided SAG can keep to expected schedule and provided the pricing is right.

 

[damiendehorn]

We can actually have a squadron of YAK-130 since we are getting 24 of them. So 16 YAK-130 can form 1 squadron and the other 8 can be solely for training pilots

All YAKs on order have a dual role, and can function as both LIFT and ground attack.

 

[Flynn Swagmire]

thak ar hindi bolte hobe na .......bangali der hindi ja funnnny.

ar indiander bangla seirokom.

 

[asad71]

Teeth of an air force are its fighter aircraft. BAL is deliberately but with much cunning avoiding owning a strong fighter holding so that their masters are not annoyed.

 

[Bong]

Teeth of an air force are its fighter aircraft. BAL is deliberately but with much cunning avoiding owning a strong fighter holding so that their masters are not annoyed.

Quick question for you, who bought Migs and who wanted to sell acquired ones?

 

[BDforever]

Awesome picture of BD JL-8W aircraft

 

[帅的一匹]

I think J10b will be a good choice for BD, had BD poiltes flied J10A yet?

Is the negotiation of procuring J10 still alive?

 

[mil-avia]

Video showing F-7 BGI, J-10 A non-stealth and J-20 stealth fighters in Chengdu airbase :

Related link(s).

 

[BDforever]