Odunayaw:
Bell isn't a medium lift helicopter na

The Agusta AW101 or Airbus H225 (Superpuma family that we already have experience with). 24 passengers at a go.


The Medium Airlift Group of NAF deserve attention if there is any left to give sha

Yes, the Bell 412 isn't a medium lift, I added it because we already have 2 units in service and they can complement the S-70 should we go for it.

kabe1:


Although I would have preferred the J-10C though, instead of additional JF-17s.

Congrat to ivory coast

QuietMynd:
Congrat to ivory coast

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE IVORIANS !!

Work continues apace at Paramount.

Meanwhile, in the DRC...

...fin.

AskiaHarem:


You’re just scarecrowing all around my guy. Stop trying to blame all your problems on foreigners.

I didn't, I said "good deal" learn some comprehension.

Well, well, well!!!

Embraer demonstrates KC-390 military transport aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force |

According to Janes - “Embraer instructor pilot Marco Aurélio Oliveira said that prior to arriving in Saudi Arabia his team had flown three to four days of demonstrations in Nigeria, showcasing the aircraft as a potential replacement for the Nigerian Air Force's (NAF's) ageing fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules that has been in service since 1975.”

Oliveira said on 7 February that the demonstration, which took place as part of the KC-390's route to WDS 2024 that saw it depart Brazil and fly to Nigeria, Malta, and onto Saudi Arabia, showcased the aircraft's tactical air mobility, airdrop, paratrooper, search-and-rescue, and aerial refuelling capabilities, as well as its relative ease of maintenance.

As noted by Janes World Air Forces , the NAF launched a procurement programme between 2014 and 2016 to replace its fleet of C-130 aircraft with 5–10 medium tactical transport aircraft. Platforms offered during the bidding process included the Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules, the Airbus A400M, and the Shaanxi Y-9 transport aircraft. The KC-390 was not previously named in relation to this requirement, though it now seems to be in the running. A contract is expected to be awarded before 2025.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.janes.com/amp/wds-2024-embraer-demonstrates-kc-390-to-nigeria/ZnlJK3dHVU9mZ28xajRJVkc5dVI5VFp1cVMwPQ2

kabe1:
Oliveira said on 7 February that the demonstration, which took place as part of the KC-390's route to WDS 2024 that saw it depart Brazil and fly to Nigeria, Malta, and onto Saudi Arabia, showcased the aircraft's tactical air mobility, airdrop, paratrooper, search-and-rescue, and aerial refuelling capabilities, as well as its relative ease of maintenance.

As noted by Janes World Air Forces , the NAF launched a procurement programme between 2014 and 2016 to replace its fleet of C-130 aircraft with 5–10 medium tactical transport aircraft. Platforms offered during the bidding process included the Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules, the Airbus A400M, and the Shaanxi Y-9 transport aircraft. The KC-390 was not previously named in relation to this requirement, though it now seems to be in the running. A contract is expected to be awarded before 2025.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.janes.com/amp/wds-2024-embraer-demonstrates-kc-390-to-nigeria/ZnlJK3dHVU9mZ28xajRJVkc5dVI5VFp1cVMwPQ2

I pray this comes through, a very beautiful aircraft. Please where is the NA procurement in all this ?

.Only the NAF is getting all the goodies, just asking

Lurker4Long:
Meanwhile, in the DRC...

So it turns out we are now deploying 3 battalions in the region.

...and of-course, I think it's not a great idea.

GreenandGold:


So it turns out we are now deploying 3 battalions in the region.

...and of-course, I think it's not a great idea.

Rwandese radars and SAM have been spotted inside the borders of the DRC, supporting M23. They actually tried to shoot down an Italian Falco UAV, in service with the UN.

Things are going to get very interesting, all because Kagame was allowed to shelter these murderers, after they were defeated back in 2013.

RIP and speedy recovery to the wounded.

Lurker4Long:

Rwandese radars and SAM have been spotted inside the borders of the DRC, supporting M23. They actually tried to shoot down an Italian Falco UAV, in service with the UN.

Things are going to get very interesting, all because Kagame was allowed to shelter these murderers, after they were defeated back in 2013.

That SAM looks like food for artillery.

It also does not help that the Kenyans shook hands, drank coffee with the them, and let them off like that. They have regrouped, re-armed and ironed out their tactical shortfalls, they're now a different M23.

Lurker4Long:
RIP and speedy recovery to the wounded.

I simply don't think the M23 can carry out such accurate mortar attacks, to me this screams Rwandan Special Forces.

RIP to the deceased. 🕊⛪

jl115:
not much really, Malema is a clown and most farm murders are committed by illegal foreigners, once all illegal foreigners are deported and our border secured then a good deal of SAs problems would be solved

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3SvYGMIEyj/?igsh=YzljYTk1ODg3Zg==

Boss what do you make of this...?

I find it diabolical tho... sanctioning a country that has experienced the evils of apartheid simply because they're fighting against same apartheid.

The international system is so messed up.

Bacteria8:


https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3SvYGMIEyj/?igsh=YzljYTk1ODg3Zg==

Boss what do you make of this...?

I find it diabolical tho... sanctioning a country that has experienced the evils of apartheid simply because they're fighting against same apartheid.

The international system is so messed up.

Republicans are now the majority in Congress... they're Israeli simps and of course, it's a scare tactic.

GreenandGold:


Republicans are now the majority in Congress... they're Israeli simps and of course, it's a scare tactic.

The bill, like the previous one, will not go anywhere.

GreenandGold:


Republicans are now the majority in Congress... they're Israeli simps and of course, it's a scare tactic.

Its actually a bi-partisan effort. Lets see how it goes sha.
But these Yankees are real demons.

Bacteria8:


https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3SvYGMIEyj/?igsh=YzljYTk1ODg3Zg==

Boss what do you make of this...?

I find it diabolical tho... sanctioning a country that has experienced the evils of apartheid simply because they're fighting against same apartheid.

The international system is so messed up.

My opinion has always been to stay neutral in the geopolitical game, regardless if the intentions were good, we should've kept our noses out of it and focused solely on ourselves and fixing our problems, anyone with half a brain cell could've seen this coming hence well done ANC, you've pressured Israel and possibly helped the Palestinians to an extent, but to the expense(possibly) of your own people.

kabe1:
Well, well, well!!!

Embraer demonstrates KC-390 military transport aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force |

According to Janes - “Embraer instructor pilot Marco Aurélio Oliveira said that prior to arriving in Saudi Arabia his team had flown three to four days of demonstrations in Nigeria, showcasing the aircraft as a potential replacement for the Nigerian Air Force's (NAF's) ageing fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules that has been in service since 1975.”

This has more payload, than the C295 which is around the same price, they're roughly the same range but the KC 390's jet engines mean more maintenance costs.

Lurker4Long:
Work continues apace at Paramount.

Concerning the earlier debacle, to explain what I mean, the Embraer is a cost-effective close air support aircraft against semi-conventional enemies that lack air defenses, while the paramount is for counter terrorism and special operations. The Embraer is used in a regular CAS profile, with the mission fully planned out. The other guy is more suited to a dynamic environment. Don't have time to type long sentences so I hope the links below give you an idea of what I mean.

https://www.sncorp.com/news-archive/a-29-super-tucano-wins-air-force-bid-for-light-air-support-mission/

https://theaviationist.com/2022/08/04/at-802u-sky-warden-selected-by-us-socom-for-armed-overwatch/

Faithful007:


This has more payload, than the C295 which is around the same price, they're roughly the same range but the KC 390's jet engines mean more maintenance costs.

Hungary signed a contract for 2 x units for $285.7 million.

This means each aircraft is coming in at over $142 million, maintenance and training included.

That's not roughly the same price as the C-295.

The C-290 is a modern aircraft which is proving to be more competitive than the C-130J and certainly better than the A400M when all things are considered.

NAF C-130s are now nearing their expected lifespan, hopefully we get in replacements soon enough.

kabe1:


Hungary signed a contract for 2 x units for $285.7 million.

This means each aircraft is coming in at over $142 million, maintenance and training included.

That's not roughly the same price as the C-295.

The C-290 is a modern aircraft which is proving to be more competitive than the C-130J and certainly better than the A400M when all things are considered.

NAF C-130s are now nearing their expected lifespan, hopefully we get in replacements soon enough.

It'd take some lengthy discussion for you to explain how the C-390 is better than the A400M o

Odunayaw:
It'd take some lengthy discussion for you to explain how the C-390 is better than the A400M o

......my statement is primarily in a Nigerian context. The C-390 is a tactical airlift aircraft while the A400M is a strategic airlift aircraft.

In a Nigerian context the C-390 is a much better fit when all parameters are considered.

The cost benefit is also much better.

kabe1:


......my statement is primarily in a Nigerian context. The C-390 is a tactical airlift aircraft while the A400M is a strategic airlift aircraft.

In a Nigerian context the C-390 is a much better fit when all parameters are considered.

The cost benefit is also much better.

actually the A400M has better tactical airlift capability than the C390

jl115:

actually the A400M has better tactical airlift capability than the C390

Proof it?

kabe1:


......my statement is primarily in a Nigerian context. The C-390 is a tactical airlift aircraft while the A400M is a strategic airlift aircraft.

In a Nigerian context the C-390 is a much better fit when all parameters are considered.

The cost benefit is also much better.

Okay. That's right.

kabe1:


Proof it?

For 1 Turboprop vs Turbofan.........Turboprop will always be better for landing on unprepared runways where dust is a factor. Turboprops are also easier to fix in remote places.

Secondly the A400M has much shorter take off and landing distances as well

All in all the A400M was designed specifically as a tactical airlift that could carry strategic loads.

overall it's a better aircraft than the c390(as a strategic and tactical airlift), however it costs nearly 3 times more. That said I'm a fan of the C390, and for a turbofan it does have very good tactical airlift capabilities and certainly a good replacement for the C130, the cost also makes it attractive to countries like SA and Nigeria

jl115:
For 1 Turboprop vs Turbofan.........Turboprop will always be better for landing on unprepared runways where dust is a factor. Turboprops are also easier to fix in remote places.

Secondly the A400M has much shorter take off and landing distances as well

All in all the A400M was designed specifically as a tactical airlift that could carry strategic loads.

overall it's a better aircraft than the c390(as a strategic and tactical airlift), however it costs nearly 3 times more. That said I'm a fan of the C390, and for a turbofan it does have very good tactical airlift capabilities and certainly a good replacement for the C130, the cost also makes it attractive to countries like SA and Nigeria

No evidence the A400M performs better than the KC-390 in unprepared surface. The C-390 millennium performance on dirt tracks is excellent, there are free resources online that prove this.

The A400M costs nearly 4 times more to operate and maintain.

That's not a tactical airlifter.

Overall if your plan is to fly over Nigeria and west Africa at most, you have no business with the A400M. It's a very good aircraft but limitations are significant if you don't have a huge pursue.

South African Badger IFV and Israeli Eitan IFV
Is this a question of who copied who…??
OR
What a coincidence…??