PAF to Acquire Fighter Jets from Korea

[Tj_abs]

That's not their purpose. The FA50s are training machines first and foremost. Think go karts vs F1. No contest.

Ngek. Second problem natin is how to maintain these aircrafts.

[yebo]

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During marcos era, PAF are the most advanced jet trainer, fighter aircraft. Tapos ngyon naiwan na tayo because of corruption

the 25 S211 jet trainers were acquired in the late 1980s and early 1990s. the contract was signed during the time of president Cory Aquino.

the sf260 aircraft presently operating are no longer the ones bought in the 1970s and 80s. the older ones were bought in the 1970s, the next batch under Cory and Ramos. the latest 18 new SF260TP were bought in 2011 by the present administration.

the same is true for the sokol helicopters. recent purchases lang yan, with the contract signed during the time of pres Gloria Arroyo and the 8 aircraft (less 1, crashed and undergoing repairs) were delivered in 2011.

[anonemus]

yup I also saw them yesterday afternoon around 2PM while I was heading to Ortigas flyover. Not less than 9 helicopters, 6 jets (no idea what kind) and FA-50PH were flying around in Ortigas center.
BTW after the Edsa celebration kelan naman kaya ang air to surface target practice ng PAF? Their mission: to target the following government officials as follows:
1. Honorable Sec. DOTC
2. Honorable Sec. PCOO
3. Hmm who else ???

Coconut Palace dapat ang UNA, bro 😀

[JohnM]

Ngek. Second problem natin is how to maintain these aircrafts.

The contract includes parts and support for the next few years as required by law. They are also currently bidding out spare parts and armaments.

[Syuryuken]

Super Tucano demoflight Sa Sangley airforce base. Next acquisition na kaya?

[miked]

had a chance last december to visit my old man's outfit during the 90's.

butas butas na yung radome ng paredes air station.

buti may natira pa sa mga subordinates ni erpats nung araw. ang sabi e 2017 pa daw masisimulan ang construction ng radars dun. tapos pinaganda na yung daan paakyat sa station. buti hindi binitawan ng gobyerno yung lugar kundi rinansack na ng kung sinu-sino yung lugar.

[miked]

Super Tucano demoflight Sa Sangley airforce base. Next acquisition na kaya?

malamang...nasa phase 2 ata iyang mga coin/cas aircraft.

ayos kung ganon. sana lang hindi hanggang demo flight lang.

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Ngek. Second problem natin is how to maintain these aircrafts.

kasama din sa training yung mga technicians/mechanics.

[JJB]

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During marcos era, PAF are the most advanced jet trainer, fighter aircraft. Tapos ngyon naiwan na tayo because of corruption

Wow, just imagine how much kickback ni macoy and his generals back then. Kaya pala giveaway nya sa malacañang guests were Rolex watches [emoji12]

[kisshmet]

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During marcos era, PAF are the most advanced jet trainer, fighter aircraft. Tapos ngyon naiwan na tayo because of corruption

If we were so advanced during marcos then we should have F16s and F15s in our inventory but the best we got from the americans were F5s despite 2 bases we hosted

In fact the americans refused to provide marcos F16s & F15s due to human rights concern

[Yatta]

^I think the more likely reason was the rampant corruption. Too much risk of advanced weapons falling into opfor hands. Kung human rights ang issue, not likely since they already heavily support Indonesia, Chile, Argentina, etc.