Bangladesh orders single C295W airlifter

[asad71]

UN missions and VIP movement.

 

[bdslph]

True - but we need to try out a few different types before finding one ideal for local use.

Just look at the Mi-8, 17,171-SH type and how many of the type we have.

Now what I hear is that we will be assembling it locally too. But it took three decades of use to see whether the type would suit local conditions....and it did.

Part are parts. Storing various types of parts for maintenance is not a problem. Plus routine maintenance (C/D checks) and assembly in Bangladesh is rather cheap because of low labor rates....



Bhai there is not that much difference between CN-235 and C295 other than higher payload, a larger engine, six blade props and those nifty wingtip extensions. Cockpit/fuselage sections are identical. C295 might have a better glass cockpit too. But other than that - C295 is simply a lengthened/stretched CN-235.

My guess is that if they like the single C295, they might go for a couple of MPA versions too. We have a rather large swath of Sea to patrol and there are lots of fish poachers from other countries - no offense.



Well - not all MPA specs will be publicized. don't you think?

But here are a few nuggets from Wiki,

"More than 350 design changes are present between the Do 228 and the re-launched Do 228 NG. Amongst the principal changes is the adoption of Universal's UNS-1 glass cockpit, which means that standard aircraft are equipped to be flown under single-pilot instrument flight rules (IFR) in addition to visual flight rules (VFR); according to RUAG Aviation, the Do 228 NG is the first aircraft in its class to be certified with equivalent electronics.[20][33] A total of four large displays are used in the cockpit, two primary flight displays and two multifunction displays, to present all key flight data.[6] The navigation system includes VHF omnidirectional range (VOR), distance measuring equipment (DME), automatic direction finder (ADF), radar altimeter, Global Positioning System (GPS), air data computer, and a flight management system. A three-axis autopilot can be optionally incorporated, as can a weather radarand high frequency (HF) radio.[20][34] While designed for two-pilot operation, the Dornier 228 can be flown by only one crewmember.[35]

Additional changes include the Garrett TPE331-10 engines, which have been optimized to work with the redesigned five-bladed fibre-composite propellers now used by the type, which are more efficient, quick to start, and produces substantially less vibration and noise than the original metal four-bladed predecessor.[20][35][36] Through its engines, the Do 228 NG has the longest time between overhaul (TBO) of any 19-seat aircraft, reportedly up to 7,000 hours. An engine-indicating and crew-alerting system (EICAS) is also present for safety purposes; additional optional safety equipment akin to much larger passenger aircraft, including airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS) and terrain awareness and warning system (TWAS), can be incorporated as well.[20]

The Do 228 has been promoted in various capacities, including as a commuter aircraft, a military transporter, cargo hauler, or as a special missions aircraft. Special missions include maritime surveillance,border patrol, medevac, search and rescue, paradrop and environmental research missions, in which capacity the type has proven useful due to a ten-hour flight endurance, a wide operating range, low operational cost, and varied equipment range.[6][20][37][38]

Special equipment available to be installed include a 360-degree surveillance radar, side-looking airborne radar, forward-looking infrared (FLIR) sensor, search light, operator station, real-time datalink, enlarged fuel tanks, satellite uplink, stretches, air-openable roller door, and infrared/ultraviolet sensors.[20] In addition to a 19-seat commuter configuration for airlines, a VIP cabin configuration is also offered; the cabin can also be customized as per each client's specifications. The Do 228 is the only aircraft of its class to be fitted with air conditioning as standard.[20][34]"

And here's the Press Release from RUAG, the manufacturer,

http://www.ruag.com/group/media/med...ladesh-navy/5dfebeb66564270b3ec83130d4b9e242/

Anynews on the a400 m its expensive to buy but it will gve bd a big boost

C295w we should buy more 5 ac 1 for un mission 1 for special forces solely
4 rest of other duties

 

[Bilal9]

Anynews on the a400 m its expensive to buy but it will gve bd a big boost

C295w we should buy more 5 ac 1 for un mission 1 for special forces solely
4 rest of other duties

Expensive is right. Malaysia is so far the only non-European country to operate this type.

C130J is arguably the best proven aircraft in this class. India has bought C-130J's in batches of six every six years since 2008....so has all other major countries, it is the gold standard for the next level up for load carrying.

There is also the Shaanxi Y-9 which is a lot cheaper but still proven. Shaanxi Y-9 is based on the Russian Antonov An-12 Cub Transport Aircraft.

This one is called a ZDK-03. It is an AWACS variant used by the PAF.

 

[bdslph]

Expensive is right. Malaysia is so far the only non-European country to operate this type.

C130J is arguably the best proven aircraft in this class. India has bought C-130J's in batches of six every six years since 2008....so has all other major countries, it is the gold standard for the next level up for load carrying.

There is also the Shaanxi Y-9 which is a lot cheaper but still proven. Shaanxi Y-9 is based on the Russian Antonov An-12 Cub Transport Aircraft.

This one is called a ZDK-03. It is an AWACS variant used by the PAF.

But i honestly like the chinese russia ones more overall same standard plus minus something and over all cheaper plus we are more use to them