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I noticed that in other uniforms in US soldiers as well as on video games as well...whats the kacha-morich behind it?

Okay, mystery solved.

"The regulation states that when authorized for application to the proper uniform the American flag patch is to be worn, right or left shoulder, so that “the star field faces forward, or to the flag’s own right. When worn in this manner, the flag is facing to the observer’s right, and gives the effect of the flag flying in the breeze as the wearer moves forward. The appropriate replica for the right shoulder sleeve is identified as the ‘reverse side flag’."

http://www.usflag.org/flagpatch.html
 
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It looks like no C 130B replacement is coming. The EDA transfer from USA isn't going to happen.

BAF should start looking for an alternative supplier.
 
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It looks like no C 130B replacement is coming. The EDA transfer from USA isn't going to happen.

BAF should start looking for an alternative supplier.

The C130B's are too old anyways. Airframe time between overhauls is too frequent. We should look for newer ones. A few C130H models won't break the Air Force's budget too much.

We can always get the Chinese equivalent - Shaanxi Yun-9 (Y-9). Pakistan Air Force has been using these. I don't know what their experience is with them. They seem well-proven and were derived from Soviet An-12 of the 1960's (newer props, nose and powerplants).

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The C130B's are too old anyways. Airframe time between overhauls is too frequent. We should look for newer ones. A few C130H models won't break the Air Force's budget too much.

We can always get the Chinese equivalent - Shaanxi Yun-9 (Y-9). Pakistan Air Force has been using these. I don't know what their experience is with them. They seem well-proven and were derived from Soviet An-12 of the 1960's (newer props, nose and powerplants).

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Y 9 would be a good platform to induct. Considering China can offer us AEW, AWACS, EW, SIGNIT,MPA- ASW platforms on the Y9 airframe & even if needed they can offer aerial refueling platform based on it. So I believe it will be wise to change to Y-9 as the backbone of our aerial transport fleet.

Commonalty between various platforms means easy training for crew and technicians, good maintenance and logistics will ensure low cost & higher availability.

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There might be another option for BAF.

The Y-30.

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Y 9 would be a good platform to induct. Considering China can offer us AEW, AWACS, EW, SIGNIT,MPA- ASW platforms on the Y9 airframe & even if needed they can offer aerial refueling platform based on it. So I believe it will be wise to change to Y-9 as the backbone of our aerial transport fleet.

Commonalty of various platforms, easy training for crew and technicians, good maintenance and logistics will ensure low cost & higher availability.

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There might be another option for BAF.

The Y-30.

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Agreed Y-30 is better option but still in development. :-)
 
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New Chinese Airlifter Could Enter Service In 2020s
AWIN First
Bradley Perrett
Nov 11, 2014

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A Chinese airlifter revealed by Avic this week will go into service in the 2020s if the factory behind the project, Shaanxi Aircraft, is given a go-ahead.

The program is at the stage of concept design, say Chinese industry officials. It should be launched into full-scale development in about two years, they add. If it is, and if development is smooth, a first flight could take place in 2020.

The air force does want such an aircraft, the officials say, expecting the type to become China’s main airlifter. The Global Times identifies the aircraft as the previously reported Y-30.

The Y-30 would have almost the same gross weight as the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules, about 80 metric tons (176,000 lb.), but payload is intended to be 30 tons, compared with 19.6 tons of the U.S. aircraft. The type has apparently grown during the studies, since Avic has previously mentioned plans for a transport aircraft of about 60 tons gross weight.

As displayed in model form at Airshow China at Zhuhai this week, the aircraft has four turboprop engines, but many conceptual designs are under consideration, some with turbofan propulsion. An option for the turboprop is the WJ-16 engine, which is a new engine at an unknown stage of development and is supposed to generate 3,782 kW (5,072 hp.).

If jet propulsion is chosen there would be two engines, so the aircraft would be quite comparable in configuration to theEmbraer KC-390. The officials did not name the possible jet engine, but the likely candidate is the WS-20 engine under development for the much larger Y-20 heavy transport, the design gross weight of which is more than 200 tons.

The WS-20 in its current form is not at all a advanced engine, say other industry officials.

The maximum speed of the Y-30 will be 600-700 kph (370-440 mph.) and the range with payload will be 6,000-7,000 km.

Materials cannot be chosen at this early stage, but but some composites will be used.

Shaanxi Aircraft is the medium-airlifter specialist of Avic Aircraft, an Avic subsidiary that focuses on building large airplanes and their parts. It currently builds the Y-9, which is in the same class as the new aircraft and is derived from the Y-8, a Chinese version of the Antonov An-12.

The new aircraft would be wider than the Y-8, Y-9 and C-130, officials say. This is an important selling point, because the Chinese armed forces are not satisfied with the cargo dimensions of the Y-8 and Y-9.

Xian Aircraft, also part of Avic Aircraft, has developed the Y-20, the designation of which is now officially confirmed by Avic.

Chinese officials have also mentioned plans for a transport between the Y-20 and Y-30 in size. This appears to be the Y-19. The engine of the Y-19 is reportedly the WJ-10 of 5,000 kW, though that power would suggest a gross weight of perhaps only 110 tons, or less if high performance is wanted. Again, turbofan propulsion has ben considered and may still be under study, because officials say the program has not been launched.

Since the air force cannot urgently need three new airlifters—one of 80 tons, one of more than 200 tons and another in between—the Y-19 and Y-30 may compete for funding.


http://m.aviationweek.com/defense/new-chinese-airlifter-could-enter-service-2020s


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@Bilal9

BAF should consider investing in the project & place order. That will be good for them.
 
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BAF should consider investing in the project & place order. That will be good for them.

I agree. Though the investment is usually made when the proposing country makes parts for said program (which we don't). It's called a risk-sharing partner. I think however there is plenty of demand from China itself.
 
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For a clue let us look at what India has imposed on Nepal. Nepal has not been allowed to have an air force. They have an Air Service flying transports and some unarmed choppers. The same model is being pushed into BD.
 
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For a clue let us look at what India has imposed on Nepal. Nepal has not been allowed to have an air force. They have an Air Service flying transports and some unarmed choppers. The same model is being pushed into BD.


Unfortunately,we have a CHINA™ Card. They also have our Govt. in their pockets as well.
 
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For a clue let us look at what India has imposed on Nepal. Nepal has not been allowed to have an air force. They have an Air Service flying transports and some unarmed choppers. The same model is being pushed into BD.

Airforce is very expensive. If you want an offensive airforce your defence budget will pile up in billions. Its wise to build them up gradually.
 
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Airforce is very expensive. If you want an offensive airforce your defence budget will pile up in billions. Its wise to build them up gradually.

But what is happening is the opposite. BAF is degrading itself gradually. Except appointing an ACM whereas this deserves a Gp Capt/Air Commodore to command.
 
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