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Air chief Marshal Msihuzamman Serniabat, Chief of Bangladesh Air Force, flew with Gp Capt Vivart Singh, Test Pilot with National Flight Test Center, Aeronautical Development Agency on LCA Tejas during #AeroIndia21
In the 30 minutes of force, he witnessed SWING ROLE capability of the aircraft using the radar, laser destination pod, helmet mounted display and sighting system assisted by excellent pilot vehicle interface provided on the glass cockpit of the aircraft.
He was also demonstrated bombing of targets using 1000 lb bombs on targets acquired on synthetic aperture radar mode. Later he carried out loop, barrel roll and hard turns. He was overwhelmed by the carefree handling and excellent manoeuvrability of the aircraft. At the end of flight, he appreciated ease of flying of Tejas aircraft and was impressed with the swing role capability of the aircraft.
If we really have to go for aircraft with American systems one way or another then i don't see the problem in getting a all American aircraft like F-16, F-18 or F-15. Is it possible to integrate EU and Turkish weapons in them?
It wasn't not about being a fanboy. Even i am a fanboy of American aircraft. It was about the possibility.
20% commission and mutton rezala.
Tej-***!!
In the 30 minutes of force, he witnessed SWING ROLE capability of the aircraft using the radar, laser destination pod, helmet mounted display and sighting system assisted by excellent pilot vehicle interface provided on the glass cockpit of the aircraft.
He was also demonstrated bombing of targets using 1000 lb bombs on targets acquired on synthetic aperture radar mode. Later he carried out loop, barrel roll and hard turns. He was overwhelmed by the carefree handling and excellent manoeuvrability of the aircraft. At the end of flight, he appreciated ease of flying of Tejas aircraft and was impressed with the swing role capability of the aircraft.
IMO Bangladesh should pursue the Gripen E/F. I don't think they'll have a problem securing a financing facility from Sweden (e.g., great economic outlook). Order 36 aircraft, and then finance them (including maintenance costs) for 12 years, and after that, pivot to the KAI KFX. Don't worry about fighter numbers; make the early move to UCAVs via air-teaming.
So, if it had been me, I would start with 36 JAS-39E/Fs with GlobalEye AEW&C, MBDA Meteor AAMs, and SCALP ALCMs. Get a financing facility from Sweden, and pay it off over 12 years. This cost will comprise of both the acquisition and the maintenance. You can even get Saab, GE, and MBDA to engage in offset agreements with your industry; basically, get the defence money to feedback into your manufacturing.
Then from the early 2030s, pivot to 18 KAI KFX (e.g., $4 b).
If we really have to go for aircraft with American systems one way or another then i don't see the problem in getting a all American aircraft like F-16, F-18 or F-15. Is it possible to integrate EU and Turkish weapons in them?
It wasn't not about being a fanboy. Even i am a fanboy of American aircraft. It was about the possibility.
What the hell else does BAF want?
20% commission and mutton rezala.
Hasina wants Tejas
Tej-***!!