Bangladesh Air-Force Bangladesh Air Force

[Isa Khan]

 

[Isa Khan]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1539454453308600320

 

[Isa Khan]

https://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/doc/6093.pdf

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

 

[F-6 enthusiast]

https://dgdp.gov.bd/dgdp/AP_TEN/doc/6093.pdf

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we should get the entire RAF C-130J fleet that is up for sale @Destranator @Bengal71 @DalalErMaNodi

 

[Bengal71]

we should get the entire RAF C-130J fleet that is up for sale @Destranator @Bengal71 @DalalErMaNodi

Good aircraft but unreliable supplier. Consistent supply of American arms is dependent on the mood of the day of America.

 

[Destranator]

we should get the entire RAF C-130J fleet that is up for sale @Destranator @Bengal71 @DalalErMaNodi

I would support this. Given how poor our road and rail connectivity is across the country, we need the ability to airlift entire brigades to conflict areas within days.

 

[F-6 enthusiast]

I would support this. Given how poor our road and rail connectivity is across the country, we need the ability to airlift entire brigades to conflict areas within days.

This and some heavy lift helos like AW-101.

not just for defence, but for disaster relief ops and as part of a supply chain to CHT and other ''durgom'' (not so easily accessible areas) areas in emergencies, should they arise.

The BAF C-130s were very active in ferrying vaccines from China to BD last year. There is no ''loss'' in investing in transport and logistics equipment.

 

[Bengal71]

I would support this. Given how poor our road and rail connectivity is across the country, we need the ability to airlift entire brigades to conflict areas within days.

This and some heavy lift helos like AW-101.

not just for defence, but for disaster relief ops and as part of a supply chain to CHT and other ''durgom'' (not so easily accessible areas) areas in emergencies, should they arise.

The BAF C-130s were very active in ferrying vaccines from China to BD last year. There is no ''loss'' in investing in transport and logistics equipment.

A good airlift capability is good. I think we also need the army to have a ferry or ship based trasportation of heavy weapons acrross the country. We are a nation cris-crossed with rivers, we have to assume the worst that in wartime all our bridges will be damaged or destroyed.

 

[F-6 enthusiast]

@Isa Khan you mentioned our technicians in France, is it possible they are looking at A-400M atlas ?
The PM herself mentioned that BD was interested in cargo planes from Airbus ( in the presence of the Airbus CEO)

Good aircraft but unreliable supplier. Consistent supply of American arms is dependent on the mood of the day of America.

Bro this is different , a well maintained C-130 frame can serve for 50 years. Plus we are establishing a MRO plant for them. C-130 has no equal (maybe Antonov but they are pretty much destroyed)

 

[Bengal71]

@Isa Khan you mentioned our technicians in France, is it possible they are looking at A-400M atlas ?
The PM herself mentioned that BD was interested in cargo planes from Airbus ( in the presence of the Airbus CEO)



Bro this is different , a well maintained C-130 frame can serve for 50 years. Plus we are establishing a MRO plant for them. C-130 has no equal (maybe Antonov but they are pretty much destroyed)

True, but there will always be a need for spare parts no matter what. But we don't have many choices, C-130 is pretty much the best transport aircraft. We probably should get a mix of Chinese, Russian and American transport aircraft. Should not put all our eggs in one basket.

 

[Bengal71]

@Isa Khan you mentioned our technicians in France, is it possible they are looking at A-400M atlas ?
The PM herself mentioned that BD was interested in cargo planes from Airbus ( in the presence of the Airbus CEO)



Bro this is different , a well maintained C-130 frame can serve for 50 years. Plus we are establishing a MRO plant for them. C-130 has no equal (maybe Antonov but they are pretty much destroyed)

A400M is too expensive. Better buy 3 IL-76 at the price of one A400M.

 

[Isa Khan]

@Isa Khan you mentioned our technicians in France, is it possible they are looking at A-400M atlas ?

No, they are there for MRCA.

The PM herself mentioned that BD was interested in cargo planes from Airbus ( in the presence of the Airbus CEO)

That's for Biman.

C-130 has no equal (maybe Antonov but they are pretty much destroyed)

KC-390.

We probably should get a mix of Chinese, Russian and American transport aircraft. Should not put all our eggs in one basket.

A400M is too expensive. Better buy 3 IL-76 at the price of one A400M.

We already have three types transport aircraft. This is not something like MRCA so we don't need to get a mix of Chinese, Russian and American transport aircraft. If BAF wants to buy a heavy lifter then better buy Il-76MD-90A instead of A400M. Range and payloads are far better than A-400M which has some issues.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...very-of-two-airbus-a400m-planes-idUSKBN1XN157

 

[F-6 enthusiast]

That's for Biman.

in that case MRTT or A330-200F ? for lease or ownership ?

 

[Bengal71]

we should get the entire RAF C-130J fleet that is up for sale @Destranator @Bengal71 @DalalErMaNodi

How many do they have and how many more do we need?

 

[Isa Khan]

How many do they have

8 for now.

for lease or ownership ?

ownership.

 

[Bengal71]

8 for now.



ownership.

So BD needs how many more. Also do we have any knowledge how much we spent per aircraft?

 

[Isa Khan]

 

[Isa Khan]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1546041538001752064

 

[Isa Khan]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1546102607290273794

 

[F-6 enthusiast]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1546102607290273794

impressive.
Would love to see this BVR missile being integrated with F-16V and made available for export.