lebuhsi:
IOn 28 August, the US Air Force Life Cycle Management Centre said the facilities will support 12 Nigerian Air Force A-29 aircraft, and include the construction of new airfield hot cargo pad, perimeter and security fencing, munitions assembly and storage, small arms storage, a flight annex wing building for simulator training, airfield lighting, and various airfield apron, parking, hangar, and entry control point improvements."

https://www.defenceweb.co.za/aerospace/aerospace-aerospace/construction-of-nigerian-super-tucano-base-facilities-begins/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

Tobiloba2407:



If you look at the post " it doesn't say runway anywhere", still I'm amazed as to what issues the present runway might have, and why it has to lead to the loss of aircraft, let's wait and get clarity from the airforce

Tobiloba2407:



If you look at the post " it doesn't say runway anywhere", still I'm amazed as to what issues the present runway might have, and why it has to lead to the loss of aircraft, let's wait and get clarity from the airforce

Odunayaw:
Hungry senator. Nothing more

Xbee007:

I read the contractual agreement again and saw there was no mention of runway in it. They might need additional runway but saying we won't get the A-29 Super Tucano because of that is merely an exaggeration.

lebuhsi:


it's been a minute, Jake, welcome back!

Odunayaw:
What better way to get attention than "threatening" the whole deal. Awon baranda

Shakespearenko:
Am not jake, please.

Xbee007:

I read the contractual agreement again and saw there was no mention of runway in it. They might need additional runway but saying we won't get the A-29 Super Tucano because of that is merely an exaggeration.

bidex111:



In practical terms you don't need a rough or bad terrain, there will be problems on the nose wheel, fuselage and landing gear if you always use a bad runnay.
But in a case of emergency or if need be, it can takeoff or handle a bad runway.

avidleo:
I would love to disagree that the tucano needs a special runway.

One of its major selling point is it's ability to land on unpaved roads/runway.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCrtwzHLNoA

avidleo:
I would love to disagree that the tucano needs a special runway.

One of its major selling point is it's ability to land on unpaved roads/runway.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCrtwzHLNoA

Toju200:

Defence Headquarters Nigeria
#PressRelease #DHQUpdate

OPERATION LAFIYA DOLE: TROOPS OF OPERATION FIRE BALL NEUTRALIZE BOKO HARAM TERRORISTS CAPTURE GUN TRUCK CACHE OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION

1. The troops of Operation FIRE BALL under Operation Lafiya Dole in continuation of their aggressive clearance operation to stamp out the remnants of the Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province criminals from their identified enclaves in the North East region have continued to record more successes. These achievements are as a result of the aggressive and responsive posture adopted by the troops throughout the theatre of operation.

2. On 24 November 2020, troops of 192 Battalion following actionable intelligent on BHT/ISWAP activities within Shyadawe Nagasino. The gallant troops quickly advanced and laid ambush on the criminals. On contact with the terrorists, the unrelenting troops engaged them with rapid gun fire. The terrorists withdrew in disarray as several of them fled with fatal injuries. Consequently, 2x BHT/ISWAP Criminals were neutralized. Items recovered includes: 3x AK 47 Rifles, 6x AK 47 Rifle Magazine, 2x Hand Grenades, one x wrist watch, 162 Rounds of 7.62MM Special, one x Motorcycle, one x Mobile Phone and One x Camel Backpack.

3. Relatedly on 21 November 2020, troops of 202 Battalion at Strong Response Area Bocobs sprang an ambush against the terrorists at Ngurusoye. One terrorist was neutralized in the process. Also a pair of Camouflaged boots and other items were revovered.

4. Similarly, on 20 November 2020, troops of Army Super Camp 12 deployed in Magumeri LGA of Borno State inflicted heavy casualty on some marauding Boko Haram/Islamic State's West Africa Province criminals who attempted to infiltrate the well fortified Super Camp. The troops who were on high alert engaged the criminals with a heavy volume of fire which dealt a devastating blow on them forcing the criminals to flee with varying degrees of gunshot wounds abandoning some of their arms and ammunition. The unrelenting troops further gave them a hot pursuit and inflicted heavy casualties on the fleeing insurgents. In the aftermath of the decisive encounter, 6 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists were neutralized while one Gun Truck, one PKT Gun and one AK 47 Rifle were captured.

5. In another development, On 19 November 2020, troops of 151 Battalion while conducting a fighting patrol in Burari Village at the fringes of Sambisa Forest made contact with the criminals. The gallant troops engaged them with heavy gun fire forcing the terrorists to flee into the bush in disarray. In the aftermath of the encounter, 3 Boko Haram terrorists were neutralized while others escaped with gunshot wounds as traces of blood of dragged casualties by the criminals were seen during exploitation. Also one Dane Gun was recovered.

6. The troops of Operation FIRE BALL are hereby commended for their resilience, doggednes and commitment exhibited during the above encounters. They are equally encouraged not to rest on the successes so far achieved but build on them.

7. The entire populace of the North East zone are hereby assured of the determination of the High Command of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to finally rout out the remnants of the Boko Haram Terrorists /ISWAP criminals from their enclaves.


BENARD ONYEUKO
Brigadier General
Ag Director
Defence Media Operations
27 November 2020

avidleo:
I would love to disagree that the tucano needs a special runway.

One of its major selling point is it's ability to land on unpaved roads/runway.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCrtwzHLNoA

Tobiloba2407:



I posted something above, you all can see the problem isn't with the quality of the runway but the length of the runway, what's wrong with you all, talking about dirt runway and nose wheel?

bidex111:



Yeap you're right.
But I thought prop-driven aircraft needs shorter runway, our Alpha jets and once jaguar jets takes off on the runway.