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| GKB02 | Jul 27 2005, 11:07 PM Post #11 |
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if we have the money then its the JSF35 for me ![]() ![]() |
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| datu | Jul 28 2005, 03:34 AM Post #12 |
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arvcab said:
Apart from Rancudo Airfield, I dont know about others, Chinese, ChineseNationalist, Vietnam, Brunei, but the Malaysians i think have an airfield on one of their islands called Layang Layang. CIA.gov says that there are 3 "airports" in the islands. The Malaysians have already developed a resort on their island dubbed "Layang Layang". The Vietnamese are doing the same thing. For pictures structures on Spratlys and Chinese structures check out Manokski's site For close pictures of Rancudo, and a Malaysian airfield, check out Manokski's site again Check this site out for pictures of Malaysia's Layang Layang, http://www.w9az.com/9m0m_p2.html ---its a link to the 2nd page, check out the first and third page for interesting pictures. In the first page it shows some sort of port facility with a Malaysian ship docked, and interstingly, there is a wind turbine generator on the island, saves money on electricity? |
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| edwin | Jul 30 2005, 08:20 AM Post #13 |
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Gripen Or F-18. The two aircraft are Multi role plus the inherent ability to TAKE-OFF or LANd in short runways. I agree with Maniegon, that we need to construct first the logistic and facilities of Pag asa Island in support of any aircraft that will be stationed in the area. A LONG range Radar installation, SAM/Anti aircraft and MRF(F-18 or Gripen STOL capabilities) will provide a good defense coverage not only in the Island but maybe for the whole country. Peace to all. . |
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| GKB02 | Jul 30 2005, 10:40 AM Post #14 |
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to be more realistic the av8 harrier is the best STOVL aircraft that we can have out there. |
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| gemini1 | Jul 31 2005, 02:30 PM Post #15 |
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harriers plus maybe some of this scattered around the island;
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| maniegom | Jul 31 2005, 06:01 PM Post #16 |
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Kung puwede lang, now you're talking.
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| flipzi | Jul 31 2005, 08:35 PM Post #17 |
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SAMs on Humvee? Very possible considering our current capability. Dont forget the MRFs though. Gripen and F18 as STOL for Pag-Asa island? Good choices! |
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| Tora^2 | Aug 8 2005, 12:21 PM Post #18 |
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How about SU35s? Canard foreplanes give it STOL capability |
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| jammerjamesky | Aug 23 2005, 10:58 PM Post #19 |
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Right now if "ONLY" im the Commanding General of the PAF one of my project will be the continuation of the old Proposal in the Island. PLus some of these 1. Expand the Length and Width of the Runway.Improve also the pavement ( 12" of new over layed pavement).Plus arresting gears 2. Additional Hangar for the planes in the island. 3. Control Tower And Coast Watch Tower in the near islands. 4. Missile Defense System, More Bunkers And a landing dock/pier 5. Elecronic Communication System. 6 Barracks Improvement, Bay Areas for vehicles and Command Center 7. Transform these island like diego garcia island as fully opertional naval and air base.having a navy ships and planes stationed here will be a better stand off position. Even if what kind MRF's will be seen in the future the island is already in great shape for them to launch and land. |
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| City Hunter | Aug 24 2005, 07:54 AM Post #20 |
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I don't know if this is true but rumor before has it that some of our "Tora-Tora's" were assigned there when they were "phased out". I had doubts on that phase out statement as I spotted several of them still doing flights for several weeks after that was released to the press. Our school kasi has a view of the domestic airport field. Anyway, I'd vote too for either a Gripen or a modernized F/A 18. Maybe if there's a naval version of the F16 that would be nice (what happened to that A16 idea?). But for practical reasons I'd rather have a C130 or its smaller versions there. And the C130 redesigned to float on water like a seaplane. Our MRFs on a modified tanker or container ship (the container ship being faster but the tanker has double hulls) turned into a carrier so it could be tasked to other missions too. But the runway indeed at Pag-asa must be improved and so with the aircraft shelters plus navigation and detection equipments. Reason why I don't want MRFs at Pag-asa is that I don't want us to pose as a threat to our neighbors. The C130 and its smaller brothers would do well enough for transport and even patrols. Yet, with the "carrier" we could project a statement that though we are peace loving we mean business if any threatens us. Plus we get to send the MRFs to other places too transported by the carrier. |
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