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Henry240:
I told you guys about NAF's new documentary right?

Here is the first look.

NAF Documentary trailer



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ3AD9fOErQ


SWEET!!

nemesis2u:
FGFA / Su-54 tactical bomber

Fidha254:
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GreenandGold:
Africa is a name of a continent, someone coming out of it is called an African. It's not a skin colour.

Henry240:
Not the "J Flanker" series. These are not for sale.

GreenandGold:
They mean the first "black African" to fly solo?

Henry240:
The Flankers from China are not for sale.

....but we are also going for the JF-17 na.

GreenMavro:


But the fact is that...most of the housemates are CHRISTIANS

So sad...the so called christians are now conformed to the world, The world is gradually cripping into the church, am sure some of the housemates will go to their various churches to share testimonies

iblawi:
Ghana has signed a deal with Brazil's jet maker Embraer Defense and Security Company to provide Ghana with five A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircrafts, including training for pilots and mechanics.

Even though the company will not disclose the amount involved, industry figures suggest the deal is worth over $106.75 million as each aircraft is estimated to cost about $21.35 million.

In September last year, Embraer delivered the first of 20 A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the US Air Force, for use in Afghanistan after the NATO troop withdrawal at the cost of $427 million.

Dividing $427 million by 20 translates into $21.35 million for one aircraft.

According to a statement on Embraer Defense & Security website, the contract with Ghana will come into effect once certain conditions expected to be fulfilled during the second half of 2015 are sealed.

The planes will be used in advanced training, border surveillance and internal security missions in Ghana, Embraer said in a statement.

The contract includes logistic support for the operation of these aircraft as well as the set up of a training system for pilots and mechanics in Ghana that will provide the autonomy of the Ghana Air Force in preparing qualified personnel.

“We are pleased to welcome Ghana Air Force as a new operator of the Super Tucano, an aircraft that is already consolidated in the global market, expanding our presence in Africa,” said Jackson Schneider, President of Embraer Defense & Security.

“We are confident that with this acquisition, the Air Force of Ghana will be equipped with the most appropriate and proven solution to attend its operational needs,” it said.

According to the company, the A-29 Super Tucano is currently used by 10 air forces in three continents. It was also selected by the United States Air Force (USAF) for its Light Air Support (LAS) programme.

It said after more than 10 years in action, the Super Tucano has gained an excellent performance record with over 230,000 flight hours and 30,000 combat hours.

Embraer said it has received more than 210 firm orders and has delivered more than 190 aircraft.

The Super Tucano is a robust and powerful turboprop aircraft capable of carrying out a wide range of missions, including close air support and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.

With more than 130 weapons configurations certified, it is equipped with advanced electronic, electro-optic, infrared and laser system technologies, as well as secure radio systems with data links and unrivalled munitions capacity.

The Super Tucano is the only combat proven and fully operational light attack/advanced training aircraft in the global market.

This makes it highly reliable and allows for an excellent cost-benefit ratio for a wide range of military missions, even operating from unpaved runways and in hostile environments.

The A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft or Embraer EMB 314 is an enhanced version of the EMB-312 Tucano trainer aircraft, but can cruise at faster speed and higher altitude.

The aircraft is capable of carrying general-purpose bombs and guided air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles. It is armed with two wing-mounted 12.7mm machine guns with a rate of fire of 1,100 rounds a minute.

With more than 130 weapons configurations certified, the aircraft features advanced electronic, electro-optic, infrared and laser system technologies, as well as secure radio systems with data links and unrivalled munitions capacity.

Henry240:
I watched a video of the MIG-35 performing at the MAKS airshow in 2015. Come and see agility.

That fighter is pure class.

iblawi:
The truth is when I remember the jaguars, you might want to rethink if this deal is worth it or not. A living dog is better than a dead lion.

I believe the mig 35, Tejas, J10 and even JF17 will be better option.

Henry240:
That's walk away cost. The Gripen costs 70 million a unit. That's just crazy!!

The Gripen is a good fighter, but not at 70 million.

50 million for a turbo-prop is also outrageous, but when you consider the plane would be flying for 30 - 35 years on that cost, it doesn't seem much.

However let us wait and see, newspaper articles based on hearsay doesn't equal fact.

iblawi:
Please how much did South Africa get the Gripens?

I will prefer to have a Gripen C/D for $65 million than to get a tucano for $50 million.

Odunayaw:
you type this because you have access to so much information?

Anyway me sef no like wetin I de smell and see

Henry240:
I too think the figure is quite high, however you have to consider that the figure is for 30 years, the entire life cycle of the aircrafts, training, spare parts and ammunitions it isn't a "one off payment". Na small small.

We would have to see how it goes.

... But anyway, it's not like the deal has been signed though.

Henry240:
Yes, the ones coming from the US would be new, the ones from Brazil would be used aircrafts. It's an Okay deal, although that 600 million is too much. Yes, I know it is life cycle which includes ammunitions, training and spares, but it still has to come down to 400 - 450 million.

US banks are supposed to finance the deal, hence we've been very patient.

The Tucano is the sort of Aircraft we need to prosecute our insurgency, the stats prove this, however it is my opinion that the JF-17s are delivered first, so we know were we are.

Cjrane2:
This is one area where Obasanjo showed he was a better President than Jonathan.

If Jonathan had over seen the deregulation of telecoms we would still have Nigerian companies billing us to death and to call the next city would still be an ordeal.

Unfortunately Buhari is too focused on paddy-paddy government to seriously review the DISCOS deal and allow competent foreign firms to buy the DISCOS and take over.

Henry240:
We hopefully should be able to see the documentary before June.

The guy who shot the movie "76", is the one handling the job. So I expect the documentary would be great.

iblawi:


We've always had issue around bakasi Peninsula and we always kill them like chicken. We've had lots of engagement during Abacha's regime.

Henry240:
Breaking News


There is going to be a Nigerian Air Force documentary soon. Documentary footage is already in the post-production stage.

nemesis2uagain:
looks like a 2 seater FGFA (indian version) of PAKFA (T50)

ademoladeji:
Weldone Ibro.


Trust me, if na 5%er, na straight to d BDC

Sweetguy25:
Likely an igbo man.

Splinz:
Since she's remorseful and willing to change, please, e jo, mbok, forgive and forget.

We're all humans after all. Let he who is without sin cast the first stone.