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[Isa Khan]

 

[Isa Khan]

1, 3, 8, 9, 15, 18, 25, 31 and 35 Squadrons, Flying Instructors' School (FIS), and 103 Air Transport Training Unit (ATTU), BAN AVN, were awarded the Accident Free Year Award.

The Air Chief appreciated all BAF personnel for achieving a significant 28,678 safe flying hours in 2021, the highest in a single year as well as highest flying hours in BAF history, all amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Chief of Air Staff said BAF has gradually been transforming from analogue to digital systems in terms of operating aircrafts.

Bangladesh Air Force command safety seminar

At the event, BAF’s Base Bashar was awarded the “Inter-Base Flight Safety Trophy”

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[Isa Khan]

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[Baron Vladimir Harkonnen]

1, 3, 8, 9, 15, 18, 25, 31 and 35 Squadrons, Flying Instructors' School (FIS), and 103 Air Transport Training Unit (ATTU), BAN AVN, were awarded the Accident Free Year Award.

The Air Chief appreciated all BAF personnel for achieving a significant 28,678 safe flying hours in 2021, the highest in a single year as well as highest flying hours in BAF history, all amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

The Chief of Air Staff said BAF has gradually been transforming from analogue to digital systems in terms of operating aircrafts.

Bangladesh Air Force command safety seminar

At the event, BAF’s Base Bashar was awarded the “Inter-Base Flight Safety Trophy”

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Impressive, very nice

 

[Isa Khan]

https://www.facebook.com/DefsecaBD/posts/546449390247902

 

[Isa Khan]

Better end up having T-129, J-10 and Gripen for now. At the end we'll probably see J-10 flying in BAF camo.

https://www.facebook.com/DefsecaBD/posts/559133702312804

 

[Isa Khan]

Ongoing construction work at BAF's forward base Sheikh Hasina.

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Latest satellite images of BAF base Sheikh Hasina. The tarmac was supposed to be completed in 2020-21 FY but it'll take additional two or more year (likely to end in 2023). Looks like there are hangars for at least 15 jet/other aircraft (L-18 meters, W-29-30 meters) and two C-130J size aircraft (L- 39 meters, W-55 meters). Forgot to add, during a ministers visit it was reported that the new MRCA will be deployed here.

 

[Flextape]

BAF Squadrons (Names, number, insignias & Motto)

1) Squadron 1 : "The Pioneers" (MI-17, MI-171,) SAR unit (AW-139, Bell-212)

2) Squadron 3 : "The Unicorns" (Antonov AN-32B)

3) Squadron 5: "Supersonic Defenders" (F-7BG, FT-7BG)

4) Squadron 8: "Vigilance Valour Victory" (MIG-29B, MIG-29 UB)

5) Squadron 9: "The Scorpions," "আমার কর্তব্য, আমার গর্ব" (Bell-212)

6) Squadron 11: "উদয়ের পথে নির্ভীক" (PT-6)

7) Squadron 15: "Dauntless in the Horizon" (K-8W, L-39ZA)

8) Squadron 18: "Rotary wing trainers" (Bell-206 L-2)

9) Squadron 21: "The Avengers" "শত্রু দিগন্তে বিভীষিকা" (Yak-130)

10) Squadron 25: "The Trendsetters" OCU SQN (F-7MB, FT-7MB)

11) Squadron 31: "Beyond the call of Duty" (MI-171 SH)

12) Squadron 35: "The Thundercats" (F-7BGI, FT-7BGI)

13) Squadron 101: Special Flying Unit "Excellence & Beyond" (C-130B, MI-171E)

14) Squadron 103: "Air Transport Training Unit" ( LET-410 UVP-E20)

15) Squadron 105: Advance Jet Training Unit "Trident" (Yak-130)

16) Squadron 41: BAF rescue ops, security provider unit

17) Squadron 111: Future MRCA

Some other Units:

- 301 SAM Unit (FM-90 SHORAD)

- 207 MRO Unit (Radar maintenance, repairing & overhaul)

- 205 MRO Unit (Electric & Electronic machinery maintenance, repairing & overhaul)

- 203 MRO Unit (Ordnance, Missile & Explosives/Bombs maintenance, repairing & overhaul)

- 216 MRO Unit (MI-17 Helicopter overhaul)

- 214 MRO Unit (F-7 aircraft overhaul)

- 210 MRO Unit (PT-6 trainer overhaul)

- 208 MRO plant. (Bell-212 and Bell-206 overhaul)

Orbats

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What is the 71st Squadron then? Dont have any clue. someone help

 

[Isa Khan]

What is the 71st Squadron then? Dont have any clue. someone help

Recruits Training School (RTS)

 

[Flextape]

Recruits Training School (RTS)

Thank You

 

[Isa Khan]

Air to air live shells and missile firing exercise by different combat aircrafts of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) started on Monday at Kutubdia firing range in Chattogram, says a press release.

The exercise will continue till 9 June every day from 8am to 5pm.

In this 18-day long exercise, the various combat aircrafts of BAF will practice in different air combat maneuvers and warfare tactics including air to air live shells and missiles firing.

The pilots and personnel of different ranks of the air force are actively participating in the exercise.

Air force’s air to air firing exercise begins

Air to air live shells and missile firing exercise by different combat aircrafts of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) started on Monday at Kutubdia firing range in Chattogram, says a press release. The exercise will continue till 9 June every day from 8am to 5pm. In this 18-day long exercise, the...

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[Gary]

Better end up having T-129, J-10 and Gripen for now. At the end we'll probably see J-10 flying in BAF camo.

https://www.facebook.com/DefsecaBD/posts/559133702312804

Bangladesh doesn't seem to have many conflicting interest with China, J-10 doesn't seem to be a bad choice.

Although I think the F-16 (V) still offers the best option for the he future BAF fighter fleet.

Just curious if Bangladesh is interested in using its fighters for interceptor duties with limited a2g role or a true multirole fighter with heavy emphasis on A2G PGM load.

 

[Isa Khan]

Just curious if Bangladesh is interested in using its fighters for interceptor duties with limited a2g role or a true multirole fighter with heavy emphasis on A2G PGM load.

AFAIK MRCA will be multi-role and single engine MMRCA will be interceptor.

Although I think the F-16 (V) still offers the best option for the he future BAF fighter fleet.

So far the main problem is politics.

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[Isa Khan]

Air to air live shells and missile firing exercise by different combat aircrafts of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) started on Monday at Kutubdia firing range in Chattogram, says a press release.

The exercise will continue till 9 June every day from 8am to 5pm.

In this 18-day long exercise, the various combat aircrafts of BAF will practice in different air combat maneuvers and warfare tactics including air to air live shells and missiles firing.

The pilots and personnel of different ranks of the air force are actively participating in the exercise.

Air force’s air to air firing exercise begins

Air to air live shells and missile firing exercise by different combat aircrafts of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) started on Monday at Kutubdia firing range in Chattogram, says a press release. The exercise will continue till 9 June every day from 8am to 5pm. In this 18-day long exercise, the...

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[Isa Khan]

https://www.facebook.com/DefsecaBD/posts/569743561251818

 

[Isa Khan]

https://www.facebook.com/DefsecaBD/posts/569743561251818

Thought we already bought UAV or is he talking about old purchase? Anyway how long does it take to complete air defense integration? If i remember correctly a UK firm got the job in 2019.

 

[F-6 enthusiast]

Thought we already bought UAV or is he talking about old purchase?

do you think any progress (wrt to UAV procurement ) was made during his recent visit to Turkey ?

Bangladesh - Turkey Relation

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[Isa Khan]

do you think any progress (wrt to UAV procurement ) was made during his recent visit to Turkey ?

May be. Looks like the news about Wing Long II was a hoax. Anka didn't qualify before because of the clause for export success in three countries outside Turkey but now it can be selected. (Falco isn't part of the MALE UCAV program)

But judging by the photos, it looks like chief was focused on MRCA, basic trainer and MRAP/LAV. We've requirements for all three.

 

[F-6 enthusiast]

June 14 2022

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1536568526793998336

Saiful Azam – Bangladesh’s very own fighter ace

The Nation will forever be grateful to the Eagle. His prime was as if the gods were vying with one another to shower him with

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Saiful Azam — Meet the Jet Ace Who Flew For Four Different Air Forces - MilitaryHistoryNow.com

“Azam was recognized by the United States Air Force in 2000 as being one of the world’s 20 greatest living flying aces.” SAIFUL AZAM MIGHT not be the highest scoring fighter ace of the jet age....

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[Isa Khan]

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Chief of Air Staff of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) Marshal Shaikh Abdul Hannan, along with his spouse and three entourages left Dhaka for Canada on Sunday for an official visit.

During the visit, he will call on President and CEO of Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) Bobby Kwon and Assistant Deputy Minister of Global Affairs of Canada Paul Thoppil.

In the meetings, they will exchange views on bilateral issues of mutual interest, said an ISPR press release.

The Air Force Chief will also visit the aerospace engineering and maintenance institute "CASCADE Aerospace", "MAXCRAFT Avionics Facilities" and "HELIWELDERS Canada Facility".

During this visit, he will see the progress of the BAF C-130B aircraft which is now under overhauling process at "CASCADE Aerospace".

Besides, he will also visit "Bell Helicopter Facility" and "Advantech Wireless Technology Ltd Facility" in Ottawa.

The visit of the BAF chief will hopefully play a vital role in the maintenance of BAF aircraft and helicopters as well as expand the scope of cooperation in professional sectors between the two countries.

He is scheduled to return home on 23 June.

Bangladesh Air Force chief departs for Canada

During this visit, he will see the progress of the BAF aircraft, now under-overhauling process there.

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