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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by oyinpr(m): 10:26am On Sep 29, 2018 |
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kikuyu1(m): 1:00pm On Sep 29, 2018 |
61mech:Imo,what we ALL need is a new twin engine attack turbo. Remember the Pucara and OV 10? The latter especially should've been redesigned with todays tech but it wasn't to be. Tbh,their payloads were def on the low side with the former maxing out at 1.5 t and the latter at 2.0 t. It was taken out of service just as a whole new menu of modern precision weapons and targeting systems were being developed, [b]many of which were perfectly suited for the OV-10 and its original vision.[/b] https://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/the-amazing-ov-10-bronco-was-never-allowed-to-meet-its-1695837367 Btw,its still culling Abu Sayyaf in Marawi! https://twitter.com/twitter/statuses/873553069509926912 Ideally,DENEL or Paramount would buy the rights and licence build improved versions with bigger engines carrying at least 5 t of ordnance for below 12 mn$. IIRC,nemesis8u,had the idea of a similar platform armed solely with a centre mounted 180 degree movable heavy cannon,23 mm or even 30 mm able to shoot all angles, forward even backward,equipped with recoil dampeners. To me it makes more sense than the Sara-but what do I know!
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by 61mech: 3:20pm On Sep 29, 2018 |
I'd go further and make a copy of the OV-10 with a bolt-on centre fuselage. That way you can configure it for any possible mission by swapping it out. UAV/UCAV, CION, air-air refueling, maritime, cargo etc. It would certainly be a better seller than SARA Here's a old vid of OV-10 with a trainable 20mm gatling gun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF18HJWnUk8 kikuyu1: 1 Like |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 3:54pm On Sep 29, 2018 |
Henry240: LMFAO.....this guy. Ain't no shame in admiting those at the helm of affairs bleeped up. You need to stop making excuses for criminals. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 3:57pm On Sep 29, 2018 |
DDGN:If i talk now, you'll rush and delete your username again. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by kikuyu1(m): 3:57pm On Sep 29, 2018 |
61mech: I'd give you 10 likes! That's WTF I'm talking about for destroying BH/AS technicals and/or dismounts. Ofc,DENEL and Paramount see things clearer than we but imo this is way more sensible than the SARA. I see this potential platform massively dominating the COIN/Ground attack market. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 4:00pm On Sep 29, 2018 |
Its 30,000 combat hours against a non state actor, against an enemy that can't shoot back. God help the NAF if We are confronted by another air force. The job of the NAF is to protect the nation's airspace and plan for unforseen contingencies. The Army bears the brunt of the Boko Haram insurgency not the Air Force. There is no excuse, why is the Air Force competing with the Army for influence? The AF should stick to providing close air support for ground forces and focus on fleet recapitalization and air defense. 1 Like |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 4:03pm On Sep 29, 2018 |
Henry240: SORRY BRO., just don't want you to fall for the scam the AF brass are pulling. You would easily mistake the AF for the Army with the endless counter insurgency banter. Boko Haram is no match for the AF. No air cap, no credible air defense cap...how is Boko Haram a challenge? Sad truth is there are not enough platforms. All for geopolitical zones have security issues...The air force is stretched to breaking point. 1 Like |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 4:26pm On Sep 29, 2018 |
DDGN:I won't want you to start crying again. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Sizzorkay: 4:48pm On Sep 29, 2018 |
So you wanna blame the Chinese for this? Without even having all the info Maintenance is also important, if every aspect of a machine isn't well maintained regularly, faults will happen. Fact is, we don't know why ( If your claim is true) it didn't deploy SuperSixOne: 3 Likes |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 9:19pm On Sep 29, 2018 |
Morrocan gendarms helicopters . 1 Like
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 12:35pm On Sep 30, 2018 |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 12:38pm On Sep 30, 2018 |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 12:40pm On Sep 30, 2018 |
Although i think the Ahrlac looks like a potato It's not a bad aircraft at all for border patrol, maritime patrol and COIN operations. It's an Air Craft the Nigerian navy and Immigration should consider. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 12:50pm On Sep 30, 2018 |
Off-topic Vostok 2018 Russian military airborne assault. Incredible footage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foCgA2AgqeM 1 Like |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by lionel4power(m): 1:16pm On Sep 30, 2018 |
Henry240: Why African countries should consider buying the South African-Made Mwari POSTED BY: E LIONEL JUNE 28, 2017 A credible alternative to Western low-cost aircraft, it can fly for seven hours on internal fuel alone. A plane built for Africa. This beautiful but weird looking plane was designed and built by Paramount company and Boeing for the world market but primarily targeted for the African Market, it was developed to merge both the good attributes and features of a low-cost plane and a helicopter. https://www.africanmilitaryblog.com/2017/06/why-african-countries-should-consider-buying-the-south-african-made-mwari |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by lionel4power(m): 1:18pm On Sep 30, 2018 |
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 2:35pm On Sep 30, 2018 |
Mali 1 Like
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 2:41pm On Sep 30, 2018 |
Extremely low past tribute of a Nigerian Air Force Tiger pilot in an F-7NI in honour of Squadron leader Baba Ari who tragically lost his life in the F-7 crash. https://mobile.twitter.com/ummysarham/status/1046133316733276160/video/1 1 Like |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 5:24pm On Sep 30, 2018 |
NAF REACTIVATES MORE PLATFORMS AS CAS INSPECTS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT BREAKTHROUGHS, COMMISSIONS NEW PROJECTS IN PORT HARCOURT The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commenced the in-house reactivation of 2 more platforms to enhance its operational efficiency in the discharge of its constitutional roles. The reactivation, which would enable the Service save huge foreign exchange that would have been expended if carried out abroad, would also improve NAF’s operational capability. The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, while assessing the progress of work on the Mi-35P and EC-135 helicopters at 115 Special Operations Group (115 SOG) Port Harcourt on 28 September 2018, stated that the aircraft would become serviceable and available before the end of the year, bringing to 15 the total number of aircraft that would have been reactivated within the last 3 years. It may be recalled that, just recently, the NAF re-inducted another Mi-35P helicopter into combat duties after undergoing a comprehensive in-country Life Extension Programme (LEP) at 115 SOG; the first time such a feat would be achieved for NAF Mi-series helicopters. Air Marshal Abubakar, who also commissioned a new block of 30 single bedroom transit accommodation for airmen and airwomen as well as a remodelled and furnished block of Single Officers’ Quarters (SOQ), equally inspected Research and Development (R & D) projects executed by the Unit. These projects included the design and construction of a Cannon Loading Machine; Rocket Pod Testing Device as well as a Battery Cart and AC Generator Phasing Device for Mi-35P Helicopter Fleet. Others are the design and construction an Engine Stand and Ground Towing Equipment for the EC-135 Helicopter. Conducting the CAS and other dignitaries on a tour of the R& projects, the Commanding Officer 14 Logistics Wing (CO 14 Log Wg), Wing Commander Opeoluwa Ige, stated that the projects were embarked upon to provide innovative solutions to engineering problems in the unit. He pointed out that they had been executed by personnel of the unit, in collaboration with some local and foreign partners, at a fraction of the cost of purchasing same or similar equipment from abroad. Responding, the CAS commended the Commander 115 SOG, Air Commodore Elijah Ebiowe, and CO 14 Log Wg for their commitment and resourcefulness in executing so many R& projects, which would, no doubt, reduce turn round time for aircraft maintenance. He also congratulated the Commander for achieving 100 percent serviceability rate of operable aircraft in the unit, while also effectively supervising the reactivation work on the 2 NAF helicopters. While commissioning the blocks of accommodation, the CAS stated that all actions taken in the Service were geared towards actualizing his vision for a highly professional and disciplined fighting force for the effective and efficient employment of Air Power in response to Nigeria's national security imperatives. This, he said, required the right structure and equipment as well as a well-trained and motivated workforce. He stated that achieving the right structure had necessitated the creation of 2 new commands – the Special Operations and Ground Training Commands. In terms of equipment disposition, the CAS disclosed that, with the support of the Federal Government, the NAF had acquired and inducted 18 brand new aircraft into the Service, while also reactivating 13 others that were previously unserviceable; bringing to 31 the total number of aircraft that had come into service in the last 3 years. Speaking further, the CAS noted that the NAF was also expecting the delivery of additional 6 brand new attack helicopters procured from Italy along with the 12 Super Tucano aircraft expected from the United States of America, which would significantly boost NAF’s aircraft holding by the end of 2020. He noted that such unprecedented acquisition of aircraft was last witnessed in the early 80s. He therefore thanked the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, as well as the National Assembly for their continued support to the Service. Air Marshal Abubakar stated that the NAF was doing its utmost to ensure high level of motivation among its personnel. Apart from providing conducive work and residential environments and ensuring prompt payment of allowances, the Service had, in the last 3 years, provided new hospitals and upgraded existing ones in NAF units across the country while also establishing new schools and expanding existing ones to ensure favourable home front for personnel while fighting in the various theatres. In this regard, he announced that the conversion of the Air Force Secondary School Port Harcourt into a boarding school would soon commence. The CAS also highlighted that, in line with his capacity building initiatives, the Service had embarked on massive training in all NAF specialties. For instance, the NAF had produced 90 pilots in the last 3 years and had trained many personnel in various fields of information communication technology and engineering, both locally and abroad. “Only recently in Lagos, we established a Forensic Crime Laboratory at the 057 Provost Investigation Group. We have also trained 32 personnel in modern investigative techniques while 140 Air Provost personnel are undergoing special operations training to join our recently established Quick Response Groups and Wings”, Air Marshal Abubakar said. Earlier in his welcome address, the Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Tactical Air Command (TAC), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Oladayo Amao, who was represented by the Chief of Staff Headquarters TAC, AVM Idi Lubo, appreciated the CAS for providing human and material resources to accomplish the laudable projects. “These projects in 115 SOG are not in isolation as they are reflective of the CAS’ effort to provide sufficient accommodation for the ever-growing number of NAF personnel in various bases across the country”, he said. IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA Air Commodore Director of Public Relations and Information Nigerian Air Force
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 5:27pm On Sep 30, 2018 |
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 5:28pm On Sep 30, 2018 |
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Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by jteku(m): 6:17pm On Sep 30, 2018 |
Henry240: This isnt Abuja |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by SternProphet: 7:42pm On Sep 30, 2018 |
Sizzorkay: Nigeria can get FT-7NI replacement from Pakistan. You are right about Hawk 2000, Yak or L-159 as good replacement craft to look at for LIFT |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by SternProphet: 7:50pm On Sep 30, 2018 |
Speaking further, the CAS noted that the NAF was also expecting the delivery of additional 6 brand new attack helicopters procured from Italy along with the 12 Super Tucano aircraft expected from the United States of America, which would significantly boost NAF’s aircraft holding by the end of 2020. He noted that such unprecedented acquisition of aircraft was last witnessed in the early 80s. He therefore thanked the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari, as well as the National Assembly for their continued support to the Service. What chopper might be coming from Italy for NAF? |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by lionel4power(m): 8:18pm On Sep 30, 2018 |
Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Orders Six Armed MD 530F Cayuse Warrior Attack Helicopters Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) has requested for the acquisition of six armed MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters from MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI). The contract which was awarded through the U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC) was issued against its 5-year, $1.4 billion light scout attack helicopter IDIQ contract and includes initial logistics support (ILS) for the aircraft, aircraft systems and ground support equipment. Read more... https://www.africanmilitaryblog.com/2018/09/kenya-defence-forces-kdf-orders-six-armed-md-530f-cayuse-warrior-attack-helicopters |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 9:31pm On Sep 30, 2018 |
SternProphet:Leornado A109 |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by numbered(m): 9:44pm On Sep 30, 2018 |
Henry240:I thought we were only getting 4 of them. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by numbered(m): 9:44pm On Sep 30, 2018 |
Henry240:I thought we were only getting 4 of them. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by Nobody: 9:52pm On Sep 30, 2018 |
numbered:It is 6 apparently. |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by giles14(m): 10:11pm On Sep 30, 2018 |
lionel4power:1.4 bln for a single engine helicopter. I will not say a word again about our tucano. I don see people wey pass us |
Re: African Militaries/ Security Services Strictly Photos Only And Videos Thread by lionel4power(m): 10:25pm On Sep 30, 2018 |
giles14: 1.2 billion for 6-units of the MD530F helicopter. Kenya’s MD 530F Cayuse Warrior fleet will be outfitted with the full complement of mission equipment standard to the Cayuse Warrior: FN Herstal Weapons Management System DillonAero Mission Configurable Armament System (MCAS) DillonAero Fixed-Forward Sighting System 62mm ballistic armor protection FN Herstal .50 caliber HMP 400 Machine Gun Pods M260 7-shot rocket pods plus initial logistics support (ILS) for the aircraft, aircraft systems and ground support equipment. |
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