Bangladesh to China ordered 16 F-7BGI light fighter

[shree835]

Bangladesh decided to buy Chinese F-7, this is like a lottery for Chinese Aviation Industry.

 

[Armstrong]

Bangladesh decided to buy Chinese F-7, this is like a lottery for Chinese Aviation Industry.

16 F7s hardly sound like a lottery ?

 

[shree835]

16 F7s hardly sound like a lottery ?

I Believe 16 F-7 is totally unexpected order...even Chinese would have not expected this order...This is the reason why I said lottery for Chinese aviation Industry.

 

[monitor]

They have opened the production line for us . i don't understand why they didn't try to offer us their new FC-1/JF-17 fighter to us in ''friendly'' price . aren't the new JF-17 could provide us more future potential then F-7BGI .

What my opinion in fighter procurement is
we could buy Jf-17 to replace and supplement the F-7MG/BG A fourth generation fighter (and upgrade all our mg to bg or BGI standard )
get SU-30 to have a deep strike air superiority fighter a 4++ generation fighter
J-10 to have a multi role interceptor and air superiority fighter 4.5 generation fighter

 

[Luffy 500]

They have opened the production line for us . i don't understand why they didn't try to offer us their new FC-1/JF-17 fighter to us in ''friendly'' price . aren't the new JF-17 could provide us more future potential then F-7BGI .

What my opinion in fighter procurement is
we could buy Jf-17 to replace and supplement the F-7MG/BG A fourth generation fighter (and upgrade all our mg to bg or BGI standard )
get SU-30 to have a deep strike air superiority fighter a 4++ generation fighter
J-10 to have a multi role interceptor and air superiority fighter 4.5 generation fighter

Do you think they will risk giving JF17 or J10 to some indian dalals. Why do you think awami dalals always have to go for russian?

 

[eastwatch]

No point in arguing against this procurement order of 16 units of F-7BGI BVR capable plane at this time. However, there is one point of consolation, these will not be BAF's main planes, rather they will take a secondary role. Every air force in the world has different planes with different functions. Moreover, BGIs are to replace the more outdated A-5s.

BAF will purchase 16 Yak-130 and 8 units of Mig-29SMT. It is contemplating to buy also a sq. of Su-30MK2 planes under Russian $850 loan agreement. However, as these planes are inducted, BAF is busy on mobilizing the short range SAMs and train the operators. Shortly after that BAF will go for medium range SAMs and then hopefully the S-300. BAF has to do mnay things to improve both its defensive as well as offensive teeth.

So, it will not stop at BGIs, it will go after 4+ and 4.5 generation fighter planes, the symptom of which can be seen in its induction of 16 units of Yak-130 training planes. A pilot can learn to operate a 4.5 generation fighter plane if he trains himself with this plane.

 

[Major Shaheb]

The stop-gap F-7BGI was sighted in China painted in light blue and white. Soon they will join BAF.

 

[Major Shaheb]

 

[Zabaniyah]

They have opened the production line for us . i don't understand why they didn't try to offer us their new FC-1/JF-17 fighter to us in ''friendly'' price . aren't the new JF-17 could provide us more future potential then F-7BGI .

What my opinion in fighter procurement is
we could buy Jf-17 to replace and supplement the F-7MG/BG A fourth generation fighter (and upgrade all our mg to bg or BGI standard )
get SU-30 to have a deep strike air superiority fighter a 4++ generation fighter
J-10 to have a multi role interceptor and air superiority fighter 4.5 generation fighter

Bangladesh is a candidate customer for the JF-17, if I am not mistaken.

 

[Jobless Jack]

Bangladesh is a candidate customer for the JF-17, if I am not mistaken.

so when do we get these migs sukhois JF's next year ? 5 years ? 10 years ?

 

[Zabaniyah]

so when do we get these migs sukhois JF's next year ? 5 years ? 10 years ?

http://www.defence.pk/forums/bangla...an-frigates-8-russian-mig-29smt-fulcrums.html

As of late 2010 there were reports that Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group was negotiating with the Bangladesh Air Force for the sale of the JF-17 and the more modern F-10 fighter supply. But as of mid-2012 nothing had emerged on this front, and it appeared that Bangladesh Air Force would not procure the JF-17/FC-1 or J-10. Some observers suggested that the Chinese would not sell J-10 or JF-17 to an Awami governed Bangladesh, while if the BNP came into power they would scrap all the deals with Russia. Procurement will depend on which party is in power.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on 05 December 2011 presided at the induction ceremony of surface-to-air missile system and Bangabandhu Aeronautical Centre at Kurmitola Air Force Base. The missile system of FM-90 category is a short-range air defence system (SHORADS). Hasina said one squadron F-7BGI fighter planes and some other helicopters are going to be included in the arsenal of the Air Force. Besides, procurement of several transports aircraft is also under consideration.

As of 2012 it was reported that in 2011 China had agreed to a $800 million arms sale, the details of which were made public in late April 2012. It includes 16 (a squadron) F-7 BGI fighter planes and radar equipment. One squadron of stop-gap light fighter Chengdu F-7BGI had been ordered for delivery in 2012. These aircraft were a new variant equipped with advanced avionics, including HOTAS Contol, three MFD display and HUD. The aircraft are equipped with both air-to-air and GPS guided munitions. These F-7s were ordered to replace the BAF's aging A-5Cs & f-7MBs and act as a 'stop gap'.

This 2011 Chinese deal was said to include three MI-171 helicopters. A total of 6 Mi-35 attack helicopters and 3 Mi-171sh support helicopters were reported to be inducted, without a clear timeline specified.

The existing Mig-29 inventory will be upgraded to Mig-29SMT standard. The air force will also acquire a squadron of Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) to replace the existing L-39 inventory. Another [poorly attested as of early 2012] deal with Russia for about $850 million would supply a squadron of multi-role combat aircraft advanced jet trainers and radars. The Bangladesh Air Force was said to be signing a contract with Russia for 16 MiG-29SMT/M2 or 8 MiG-29SMT, one squadron of 16 Yak-130AJT to replace 16 L-39s and one squadron of the single engine Hongdu / Yakovlev L-7 (Yak-152) to replace the ageing fleet of PT-6 trainers. Within two years of receiving these aircraft, the Bangladesh Air Force was to introduce 16 SU-30MK2s.

The Forces Goal Vision 2030 is intended to enable the Bangladesh Air Force to be one of the most advanced outfits in the region, and to effectively provide a deterrent against the threats posed by neighboring countries.Air Marshal Shah Mohammad Ziaur Rahman, the Chief of Air Staff of the Bangladesh Air Force, discussed the BAF modernization program at the Defense IQ 2011 International Fighter Aircraft Conference in London. The long-term procurement program includes plans to eventually introduce 20-32 4+ generation fighter aircraft. At that time, the aircraft being evaluated were primarily the Mig-29CMT and Lockheed Martin F-16. The Sukhoi Su-30 and SAAB JAS-39 Gripen were also under consideration. The tiemframe for delievery was 10-15 years, that is, sometime between 2020 and 2025. It is not clear whether this program assumes that any of these aircraft will still be in production, or whether acqusition of used is contemplated.

Bangladesh - Air Force Modernization

All speculations for now

 

[AUSTERLITZ]

Bangladesh's potential adversary is myanmar?After the recent disputes?Or still dreaming of chicken's neck?

 

[Zabaniyah]

Bangladesh's potential adversary is myanmar?After the recent disputes?Or still dreaming of chicken's neck?

BAF is a defensive air force.

 

[eastwatch]

Bangladesh's potential adversary is myanmar?After the recent disputes?Or still dreaming of chicken's neck?

For Chicken Neck BA has more than 650 MBTs and other artilleries. Migs and SAMs will be supporting these land-based firing machines. A good general does not dream but always prepares for a sudden rainy day. BGIs are for the new advance airforce base in Cox's Bazaar that will defend our sky from the sudden mosquito bites from Burma.

 

[MST]

For Chicken Neck BA has more than 650 MBTs and other artilleries. Migs and SAMs will be supporting these land-based firing machines. A good general does not dream but always prepares for a sudden rainy day. BGIs are for the new advance airforce base in Cox's Bazaar that will defend our sky from the sudden mosquito bites from Burma.

Really so Bangladesh Army with its super duper 650 MBT and countless artilleries, many many Migs and SAM will move into Chicken's neck (and lets assume you are able to cross the border considering Indian Army is almost non existent on Bangladeshi Border) do you really think Indian Navy will be sitting in vishakhapatnam port eating chana murmura. Why do you always forget that you people are so vulnerable from the sea. And the kind of Navy you have you don't have any hope.

Seriously now even the so called 'sane' bangladeshi members are resorting to ridiculous day dreaming.