Saudi Arabian Air, Land, Naval Forces & SANG

[Incog_nito]

You mean acquiring more of them? They already have 80 of them, ma bro. They're already performing strike and recon missions with those 80 Tornadoes but I honestly don't think they will be ordering any more since they've been bulking up on the F-15 Strike E variant with 136 of those and between those and the 60+ Cs, they have close to 100 F-15s they can perform amazing strike missions with them and according to several publications, the Saudi pilots love the F-15 in all its variants and by the looks of it, they might even order more of those to go with all the American stuff they're ordering. Plus they like the Typhoon a lot which is also performing strike missions for the RSAF and I bet they'll be looking at the next Tranche model of that aircraft. But I think they'll be pushing very hard for the F-35.

I got your point of view. I think then it'll be good to see some more Typhoons, F-15s, and possibily F35s soon.

But don't you think Tornadoes should be given to an Airforce that requires strike platforms or makes a new private Airforce with Tornadoes?

 

[Gomig-21]

I got your point of view. I think then it'll be good to see some more Typhoons, F-15s, and possibily F35s soon.

But don't you think Tornadoes should be given to an Airforce that requires strike platforms or makes a new private Airforce with Tornadoes?

Sorry I missed this post from you. I'm not sure what you mean by Tornadoes given to an air force that requires strike platforms? Every air force needs a ground strike platform in its arsenal, even the largest of powers like the US & Russia & China etc. You can't just have a dedicated A2A fleet and not have an A2G role, even if it's with aircraft that are multi-role or omni-role or dedicated. So I think that was really the reason for this acquisition along with the F-15E and even now with the Eurofighter Typhoons. And speaking of Typhoons, some really nice pics of the RSAF Eurofighter. What a gorgeous aircraft and even the 2-seater at the top of the one formation picture has a great-looking all-glass uninterrupted canopy.

Interesting observation when looking at the literature on the pilot's leg pad is it appears to be written in English and not Arabic. Also a very cool-looking and interesting helmet he's using.

 

[Nahid]

which 5th generation fighter ...saudi air forse is going to buy? any idea?

 

[burning_phoneix]

You mean acquiring more of them? They already have 80 of them, ma bro. They're already performing strike and recon missions with those 80 Tornadoes but I honestly don't think they will be ordering any more since they've been bulking up on the F-15 Strike E variant with 136 of those and between those and the 60+ Cs, they have close to 100 F-15s they can perform amazing strike missions with them and according to several publications, the Saudi pilots love the F-15 in all its variants and by the looks of it, they might even order more of those to go with all the American stuff they're ordering. Plus they like the Typhoon a lot which is also performing strike missions for the RSAF and I bet they'll be looking at the next Tranche model of that aircraft. But I think they'll be pushing very hard for the F-35.

I have a relative in the RSAF who is a Tornado pilot (so his opinion may be a bit biased) but he stated Saudi pilots loved the Tornado for strike missions as it had much better low flying capabilities and because Saudi F-15S doesn't have terrain following radar (They don't have the LANTIRN pod either).

But it's going to be replaced by all the new F-15SAs which rectify all those issues, I think they'll be phased out around 2025.

 

[Gomig-21]

I have a relative in the RSAF who is a Tornado pilot (so his opinion may be a bit biased) but he stated Saudi pilots loved the Tornado for strike missions as it had much better low flying capabilities and because Saudi F-15S doesn't have terrain following radar (They don't have the LANTIRN pod either).

But it's going to be replaced by all the new F-15SAs which rectify all those issues, I think they'll be phased out around 2025.

That's great! BTW, any idea if there is any truth to this allegation?

Saudi Arabia's Meteor Missile Buy Blocked - Defense Security Monitor

The German government has reportedly blocked the sale of Meteor air-to-air missiles to Saudi Arabia.

dsm.forecastinternational.com

I checked their website but all they mention is that the missiles have gone into full production but no mention of intended users, only the main 5 partners through the MBDA Meteor program. Wonder if Germany did this because of the Khashogshi ordeal?

 

[The SC]

 

[The SC]

450 000+ regular armed forces and 350 000+ reserves..

HaHa!

 

[The SC]

 

[Gomig-21]

Wow! @The SC , I'm sure you've seen this incredible show of piloting by a Saudi F-15SA who turns to the left once he and his partner pass the oncoming Houthi drones and takes all 3 of them down! Some truly incredible footage, not to mention piloting skills by that RSAF pilot! MashaAllah BRAVO!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1368901604385112064

 

[gangsta_rap]

I LOVE SANG

 

[Windjammer]

Retired F-5E/F Tiger II of Royal Saudi Airforce stored at Taif Airbase.

 

[Lord Of Gondor]

Aegean Vipers in KSA
Images from MoD, KSA and Greek MoD

 

[The SC]

 

[Zarvan]

450 000+ regular armed forces and 350 000+ reserves..

HaHa!

Are you sure about the size ? Also can you break it down by Forces size

 

[The SC]

Are you sure about the size ? Also can you break it down by Forces size

Just take what is publicly known bro..No one will break it down by forces size for you!