Bangladesh orders single C295W airlifter

[Homo Sapiens]

http://www.janes.com/article/64522/bangladesh-orders-single-c295w-airlifter
Bangladesh orders single C295W airlifter
Gareth Jennings, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
11 October 2016

The Bangladesh Army is to receive a single C295W airlifter in the second half of 2017. Source: Airbus DS
The Bangladesh Army has ordered a single Airbus Defence and Space (DS) C295W tactical transport aircraft to be delivered in the second half of 2017, the company announced on 11 October.

The order, which will see the aircraft delivered in its baseline transport configuration, includes training and support. No contract value was disclosed.

The Bangladesh Army already operates a number of utility and tactical transport aircraft types, including the Piper PA-31 Navajo and Cessna 337 Skymaster, but the C295W with its payload of 8.5 tonnes is by some distance the most capable platform that the service has ordered to date. Generally, such dedicated transport types are operated by the country's air force, which fields the Lockheed Martin C-130B Hercules and Antonov An-32 'Cline' among others.

As well as responding to domestic disaster relief challenges the Bangladesh Army has, over recent years, played significant roles in United Nations humanitarian aid missions, especially in Africa. The addition of the C295W to its inventory will certainly enhance the service's organic air mobility capabilities in these roles.

 

[bd_4_ever]

Great stuff. But then again a transport! Get some surveillance birds for maritime security if it has to be non-combatant in nature. Does Russian or China has to offer any?

 

[Basel]

http://www.janes.com/article/64522/bangladesh-orders-single-c295w-airlifter
Bangladesh orders single C295W airlifter
Gareth Jennings, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
11 October 2016

The Bangladesh Army is to receive a single C295W airlifter in the second half of 2017. Source: Airbus DS
The Bangladesh Army has ordered a single Airbus Defence and Space (DS) C295W tactical transport aircraft to be delivered in the second half of 2017, the company announced on 11 October.

The order, which will see the aircraft delivered in its baseline transport configuration, includes training and support. No contract value was disclosed.

The Bangladesh Army already operates a number of utility and tactical transport aircraft types, including the Piper PA-31 Navajo and Cessna 337 Skymaster, but the C295W with its payload of 8.5 tonnes is by some distance the most capable platform that the service has ordered to date. Generally, such dedicated transport types are operated by the country's air force, which fields the Lockheed Martin C-130B Hercules and Antonov An-32 'Cline' among others.

As well as responding to domestic disaster relief challenges the Bangladesh Army has, over recent years, played significant roles in United Nations humanitarian aid missions, especially in Africa. The addition of the C295W to its inventory will certainly enhance the service's organic air mobility capabilities in these roles.

What MPA Bangladesh uses for protection of sea borders?

 

[TopCat]

Great stuff. But then again a transport! Get some surveillance birds for maritime security if it has to be non-combatant in nature. Does Russian or China has to offer any?

They care little about surveillence. This bird is bought for transporting soldier to un mission. The whole force is now revolve around un mission.

 

[bongbang]

What MPA Bangladesh uses for protection of sea borders?

2 Dornier Do-228NG

 

[Basel]

2 Dornier Do-228NG

How capable they are as per current tech and threat environment?

C295 can be converted into potent MPAs.

 

[~Phoenix~]

Great news! Even though I was expecting 2 of them...

 

[Avisheik]

There was another deal with spain regarding two CN-235-300 transport plane for the army. Did they change the deal? Or is this a different deal?

 

[Cyberian]

Well done Bangladesh. Would love to see Bangladesh with a much larger military.

 

[Bilal9]

How capable they are as per current tech and threat environment?

C295 can be converted into potent MPAs.

The US Coast Guard uses an earlier version (shorter with no winglets) as an MPA/SAR aircraft. The EADS HC-144 Ocean Sentry (CN-235-300 MP Persuader) is a medium-range, twin-engined aircraft in the search-and-rescue and maritime patrol missions. By the way Casa (Spain) and Nurtanio (Indonesia) designed the aircraft - hence the 'CN' designation. The C295 is a spain-only stretched variant.

Indonesia and South Korea both have these as MPA's.

 

[bdslph]

The problem in army aviation will be in future too many different helo and ac and quantity is like 1 or 2 or 3 parts and logistics will be expensive

 

[Michael Corleone]

You know. Getting 4 of these for the Air Force instead of 4 more c-130 is better.

 

[Homo Sapiens]

Well done Bangladesh. Would love to see Bangladesh with a much larger military.

Thanks.We also want to see a militarily,economically strong Pakistan

 

[Basel]

The US Coast Guard uses an earlier version (shorter with no winglets) as an MPA/SAR aircraft. The EADS HC-144 Ocean Sentry (CN-235-300 MP Persuader) is a medium-range, twin-engined aircraft in the search-and-rescue and maritime patrol missions. By the way Casa (Spain) and Nurtanio (Indonesia) designed the aircraft - hence the 'CN' designation. The C295 is a spain-only stretched variant.

Indonesia and South Korea both have these as MPA's.

I asked for capabilities of 2 Donniers MPAs in Bangladesh navy.

If Bangladesh don't operate CN-235 so useless to mention here, although Pakistan air force does operate CN-235s.

 

[Bilal9]

The problem in army aviation will be in future too many different helo and ac and quantity is like 1 or 2 or 3 parts and logistics will be expensive

True - but we need to try out a few different types before finding one ideal for local use.

Just look at the Mi-8, 17,171-SH type and how many of the type we have.

Now what I hear is that we will be assembling it locally too. But it took three decades of use to see whether the type would suit local conditions....and it did.

Part are parts. Storing various types of parts for maintenance is not a problem. Plus routine maintenance (C/D checks) and assembly in Bangladesh is rather cheap because of low labor rates....

I asked for capabilities of 2 Donniers MPAs in Bangladesh navy.

If Bangladesh don't operate CN-235 so useless to mention here, although Pakistan air force does operate CN-235s.

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Bhai there is not that much difference between CN-235 and C295 other than higher payload, a larger engine, six blade props and those nifty wingtip extensions. Cockpit/fuselage sections are identical. C295 might have a better glass cockpit too. But other than that - C295 is simply a lengthened/stretched CN-235.

My guess is that if they like the single C295, they might go for a couple of MPA versions too. We have a rather large swath of Sea to patrol and there are lots of fish poachers from other countries - no offense.

I asked for capabilities of 2 Donniers MPAs in Bangladesh navy.

Well - not all MPA specs will be publicized. don't you think?

But here are a few nuggets from Wiki,

"More than 350 design changes are present between the Do 228 and the re-launched Do 228 NG. Amongst the principal changes is the adoption of Universal's UNS-1 glass cockpit, which means that standard aircraft are equipped to be flown under single-pilot instrument flight rules (IFR) in addition to visual flight rules (VFR); according to RUAG Aviation, the Do 228 NG is the first aircraft in its class to be certified with equivalent electronics.[20][33] A total of four large displays are used in the cockpit, two primary flight displays and two multifunction displays, to present all key flight data.[6] The navigation system includes VHF omnidirectional range (VOR), distance measuring equipment (DME), automatic direction finder (ADF), radar altimeter, Global Positioning System (GPS), air data computer, and a flight management system. A three-axis autopilot can be optionally incorporated, as can a weather radarand high frequency (HF) radio.[20][34] While designed for two-pilot operation, the Dornier 228 can be flown by only one crewmember.[35]

Additional changes include the Garrett TPE331-10 engines, which have been optimized to work with the redesigned five-bladed fibre-composite propellers now used by the type, which are more efficient, quick to start, and produces substantially less vibration and noise than the original metal four-bladed predecessor.[20][35][36] Through its engines, the Do 228 NG has the longest time between overhaul (TBO) of any 19-seat aircraft, reportedly up to 7,000 hours. An engine-indicating and crew-alerting system (EICAS) is also present for safety purposes; additional optional safety equipment akin to much larger passenger aircraft, including airborne collision avoidance system (ACAS) and terrain awareness and warning system (TWAS), can be incorporated as well.[20]

The Do 228 has been promoted in various capacities, including as a commuter aircraft, a military transporter, cargo hauler, or as a special missions aircraft. Special missions include maritime surveillance,border patrol, medevac, search and rescue, paradrop and environmental research missions, in which capacity the type has proven useful due to a ten-hour flight endurance, a wide operating range, low operational cost, and varied equipment range.[6][20][37][38]

Special equipment available to be installed include a 360-degree surveillance radar, side-looking airborne radar, forward-looking infrared (FLIR) sensor, search light, operator station, real-time datalink, enlarged fuel tanks, satellite uplink, stretches, air-openable roller door, and infrared/ultraviolet sensors.[20] In addition to a 19-seat commuter configuration for airlines, a VIP cabin configuration is also offered; the cabin can also be customized as per each client's specifications. The Do 228 is the only aircraft of its class to be fitted with air conditioning as standard.[20][34]"

And here's the Press Release from RUAG, the manufacturer,

http://www.ruag.com/group/media/med...ladesh-navy/5dfebeb66564270b3ec83130d4b9e242/