Bangladesh News Primary Trainer | UAV | Other Projects

[Afif]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1775002386412822907

Looks nice and stable. @Isa Khan @yf120 @PutinBro @Kartal1

 

[Isa Khan]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1774999889686249893

Shams Zahan

14th Dec 2022…. The first lift off of BBT-1, the first aircraft MADE IN BANGLADESH 🇧🇩 . History was made on that day by our beloved Bangladesh Air Force. In a situation where our country has very...

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[Micheal Corleone]

Heavy uses of cheap composite meterial throughout the manufacturing. Is this even safe?


Also, what are these machines?

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First one is a cnc machine. Second one looks like an autoclave oven for carbon fiber curing. I’m surprised though such small ovens are generally used in automotive applications

 

[PutinBro]

Bangladesh Air Force plans to further modernize the indigenously built basic training aircraft BBT-1 and BBT-2.

Air Marshal Hasan Mahmud Khan, the newly appointed Chief of Air Force recently mentioned that Bangladesh Air Force has taken up the project of modernization of Bangabandhu Basic Trainer (BBT). A more advanced version will be developed and integrated into the Air Force fleet through testing.

#DTB

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1803272240479576420

 

[Isa Khan]

Bangladesh Air Force plans to further modernize the indigenously built basic training aircraft BBT-1 and BBT-2.

Air Marshal Hasan Mahmud Khan, the newly appointed Chief of Air Force recently mentioned that Bangladesh Air Force has taken up the project of modernization of Bangabandhu Basic Trainer (BBT). A more advanced version will be developed and integrated into the Air Force fleet through testing.

#DTB

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1803272240479576420

According to him it could take 1-2+ years.

 

[Afif]

According to him it could take 1-2+ years.

Could you share the original source?

 

[Isa Khan]

A successful test of Bangladesh's first "supersonic engine" came at last after so many failures. This engine is the most difficult project we have ever done especially the materials Engineering . Mach 3+ and above speed is the ultimate goal. To reach that speed, more tests are required. Inshallah, we will surpass that limit soon.
#DhumketuX #BD #defence

 

[Isa Khan]

Diamater x length ?

Rockets - DhumketuX

These prototypes reassemble the improvements and opportunities from the Dhumketu zero series rockets. This is the beginning of an era of our very own aerospace technology in Bangladesh. After solid and hybrid fuel-based rockets, we will shift to something more efficient and eco-friendly...

dhumketux.com

Could you share the original source?

Channel I.

 

[Isa Khan]

 

[Isa Khan]

The official video of indigenous made BBT-2 basic training aircraft of the Bangladesh Air Force.

Design

-Retractable tricycle landing gear (wheel at the nose)

-Low-wing design arrangement

-Frame made of wood, aviation-grade steel and aluminum

-2 seats; both pilots can operate

-Built for training; can be used in light attacks

-Can carry two extra passengers or a stretcher with a patient

BBT-1: First prototype of Bangabandhu Basic Trainer

-Manufacturing began in January 2020

-Completed in one and a half years

-Maiden flight on February 12, 2023

BBT-2: Bigger, safer, stronger

-Manufacturing began in February 2022

-First flight on October 26, 2023

-Commercial set up to take 3-4 months

-Cost of raw materials is Tk1.5 crore

-Imported trainer aircraft costs Tk5-6 crore

Imported tools

-Engine: 100HP, Rolls-Royce M250 340 kW turboprop

-Propeller, avionics and safety equipment

Key features

-Length: 6.10m

-Height: 1.84m

-Wing span: 8.18m

-Speed: 61-250km/hr

-Service ceiling: 20,000 feet

-Weight carrying capacity: 500-800kg

Flying capacity

-5.5-6hrs at a stretch

-1,000km in full tank

-Fuel consumption is 12-16L/hour

https://www.dhakatribune.com/bangladesh/development/342762/factbox-bangladesh’s-first-locally-made-aircraft