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| How about Czech attack aircraft US tech combo? | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Oct 17 2006, 01:53 AM (1,141 Views) | |
| Zero wing | Oct 17 2006, 01:53 AM Post #1 |
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guys i know where a US ally but i ask u guys this how about we buy Czech Aircraft then we update them with US weapons and eqiupments?i want to know what u guyz think about it?
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"No sacrifice is too great in the service of freedom." “As long as we are not willing to provide an adequate, suitable and capable defense for this country, we will be oppressed, demeaned and dishonored. We will be the stepping mat of every country in this region,”(Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile) “Just because we are a very weak country militarily, we should not be taken advantage of by more powerful countries" (Senate committee on national defense and security chairman Panfilo Lacson) | |
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| possible | Oct 17 2006, 04:39 AM Post #2 |
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AAMOF:
However, the converted L-159 is indeed up against tough competition:
Overall, though, there is renewed interest in slower platforms thanks to recent events. |
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| israeli | Oct 17 2006, 02:25 PM Post #3 |
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i am still wondering why the PAF is not taking a closer look at those Czech L-159s.
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| Zero wing | Oct 17 2006, 03:33 PM Post #4 |
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i forgot to add mura b ang czech aircraft with US technology updates? |
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"No sacrifice is too great in the service of freedom." “As long as we are not willing to provide an adequate, suitable and capable defense for this country, we will be oppressed, demeaned and dishonored. We will be the stepping mat of every country in this region,”(Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile) “Just because we are a very weak country militarily, we should not be taken advantage of by more powerful countries" (Senate committee on national defense and security chairman Panfilo Lacson) | |
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| pj_aranda | Oct 26 2006, 04:12 PM Post #5 |
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The L-159 is quite expensive but I think we go for the L-39's pero Elbit nga lng avionic suite nya. The Thai example is a good look. pero the PAF is now in the crossroads, we have no choice kailangan na natin gumastos talaga kung serious tayo na protektahan mga sarili natin |
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| jammerjamesky | Oct 27 2006, 01:57 PM Post #6 |
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As far as i could remember an American company was trying and would like to bring the L-39's in the Philippines but they were held in court. I dont know on what happen to that case(myself posted some of the news article and monitor the news about that incident). Those person are trying to make a good business in the country. Their wifes are Filipina and they know how the PAF is in need of new light attack planes. It was a good plane. But its quite a good development a year ago but it never materialize. They are willing to sell those L-39's to the PAF but US court block the company with the rocket pads issue but the reality is that it was just a piece of junk materials that anyone can buy it online thru E-bay. Sensitivity issue but |
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| page mcney | Oct 27 2006, 06:23 PM Post #7 |
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if you're going to ask me, i would prefer the L-159 or the L-39 albatross and install some western technology/parts like the engine, avionics, weapon system and sensors, i think it is a good investment for the AF, with 8 units for training purpose and 16 units for light attack and/or light air defence. well, the cold war is over, that's why some eastern hardware can be combined with western technology, right? the question is: have the AFP/AF did do a feasibility study on this? maybe this is a good idea after all, right? comments? |
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| jammerjamesky | Oct 27 2006, 09:18 PM Post #8 |
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There's no objection to that , L-159 is a modern LIFT jet. But the issue that we should and must be consider is the "financial capacity" of our beloved Armed Forces. L-39 Albatros that they are selling also is a modified one. they already undergo a system upgrades. Why dont you take a look at Thailand as a similar pattern for being a money wise military goods purchaser. Be practical. L-39 spare are also widely available. The problem of L-159 is the Czech government cannot guarantee already the survivability of this models. Even their air force find it hard to finance the modern LIFT jet. Even the Company had to fight for their own survival. If you try to scan some of the late threads it is said there that "Aero Vodochy" is already under rehabilitation process. Laying off thousands of employee as part of company's changing priority after the failure of L-159 sales. |
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| page mcney | Oct 28 2006, 12:33 PM Post #9 |
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I AGREE!!! even the czech government cannot afford to have a large fleet of L-159s, i think they reduced the number of planes to 20 units only. if thats the case, then the L-39 is the better choice, in terms of economy... ... and yes it is a good platform as an immediate multi-role LCA. |
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| Mercenary | Oct 29 2006, 04:40 AM Post #10 |
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The L-159A and tandem seat B versions are good Light Attack Jet/Trainers but the Phil. A.F. would then have to buy both to be effective. The Philippine Armed Forces have publically stated in the past years that any aircraft they procure has to meet a cruical requirement. The aircraft in question is only operated by the parent nation that being the Czech Republic. The Phil. A. F. only wants to procure aircraft that are in current operational status with at least three different nations including the parent nation the aircraft is manufactured in period. Instead of procuring obsolete tandem seat L-39Z ALBATROSS Light Attack Jet Trainers there are much better options such as new tandem seat, radar equipped AMX-Ts which have recently been bought by Venezula. Other good options to consider are ex. Royal New Zealand tandem seat MB-339C's which are Maverick ASM capable or newly built MB-339FD both the latter possess a 4,000-Lb weapon's loadout compared to the Albatross's 2,400-Lbs. Tandem seat, radar equipped, highly UpGraded TA-4SU SUPER SKYHAWKS from surplus from Singapore's Air Force or even non-radar TA-4J SKYHAWKS from U.S. stocks would be a good investment. |
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