₦airaland Forum

slimthugchimee2:
THIS THREAD HAS BY FAR DEVIATED FROM WHAT ITS SUPPOSE TO BE


I DONT KNOW WHY PEOPLE OLD ENOUGH TO BECOME FATHERS CAN BE THIS STUP1D, SMH,
ACTING LIKE KIDS WHO HAVE BEEN DISOWNED BY THEIR FATHERS


YOU GUYS ARE REALLY EMBARRASSING YOURSELFS SERIOUSLY.


CALL IT A QUIT AND GET BACK TO WHAT THIS THREAD IS ALL ABOUT.

ActivateKruger:
With a weaker currency, lower PCI, lower output per capita, behind in HDI, behind in infrastructure development than South Africa, Algeria and Egypt.

Henry240:
REPLACEMENT OF ELECTROLYTE IN BATTERY OF F-7NI FIGHTER AIRCRAFT

19. The F-7Ni aircraft is a fighter aircraft employed in deep interdiction role in the Northeast. Among the challenges faced in the operation of the aircraft was the maintenance of the Airborne Alkaline Batteries supplied by the Original Equipment Manufacturer. The battery had a service life of one year and shelf life of 2 years, making its durability very poor. The battery also required regular charging and topping of its electrolyte, which had to be procured from overseas. The impression given by the manufacturers was that the electrolyte had special additives and could neither be tampered with nor sourced locally. Meanwhile, the corrosive nature of the electrolyte made it difficult to import, as shippers were always reluctant to ship it thereby leading to increased aircraft downtimes.

20. To resolve the problem of electrolyte, which rendered most of the batteries un-useable, the Nigerian Air Force commissioned a Research and Development Team in collaboration with the Benue State University, Makurdi. The research team was able to successfully produce a replacement electrolyte for the F-7Ni aircraft batteries. It is gladdening to note that we do not import electrolyte for the
F-7Ni aircraft batteries again.

PRODUCTION OF ANTI-SKID TEST BENCH FOR ALPHA JET AIRCRAFT

21. For some time, the Nigerian Air Force had been experiencing challenges on the anti-skid system of the Alpha Jet aircraft, which is another platform that is actively engaged in the counterinsurgency operations in the Northeast. The anti-skid system is connected with the braking system of the aircraft and would usually result in the grounding of the aircraft, if faulty. A major challenge, before now, with rectifying anti-skid related snags on the aircraft is the lack of a test bench. Ideally, test benches are used to confirm the functionality of a system that has been repaired prior to installation on the aircraft. However, the Nigerian Air Force was being compelled to test the anti-skid system in situ thereby sometimes inadvertently damaging other components on the aircraft.

22. Towards resolving the anti-skid related challenge on the Alpha Jet aircraft, the Nigerian Air Force collaborated with Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Ahmadu Bello University and University of Maiduguri. Resource persons from these institutions alongside their Nigerian Air Force counterparts were able to design and produce a test bench for the Alpha Jet aircraft anti-skid system. Today, our challenges with the anti-skid system of the aircraft have become part of our history.

PRODUCTION OF BRAKE PADS AND RIVETS FOR ALPHA JET AIRCRAFT

23. There was a dearth of Alpha Jet aircraft brake assemblies owing to the closure of the production lines abroad. I then directed the Aircraft Engineering Branch to collaborate with indigenous brake manufacturers to seek a lasting and home-grown solution to the challenge. Eventually, the Nigerian Air Force partnered with the Innoson Group of Companies, which readily agreed to use the Company’s equipment to overhaul the Alpha Jet aircraft brake assemblies by using the MB-339 aircraft brake pads. A total of 8 brake assemblies were successfully overhauled through this process.

24. The Nigerian Air Force has since signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Messrs Innoson, which has invested in the production of brake pads and rivets needed to overhaul the Alpha Jet aircraft brakes. The company is now able to mass produce the needed Alpha Jet aircraft brakes. With this, we are sure of getting the required brakes at an affordable price, right quality and in a timely manner, having involved an indigenous company. The Nigerian Air Force and the company are already exploring the possibility of producing brakes for other aircraft types on the inventory of the Nigerian Air Force.

MANUFACTURING OF UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE

25. The modern trend in military aviation is the employment of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in various missions. Not to be left behind, the Nigerian Air Force, through its “Optimising Local Engineering” initiative, was able to manufacture an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. The prototype Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, named GULMA, was designed and developed for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Operations solely by Nigerian Air Force officers. The Unmanned Aerial Vehicle produced, can remain airborne for 8-10 hours flying at an altitude of 10,000 feet and cruise speed of 55 knots which is about 102 km/hr.

WEAPONISATION OF COMBAT AIRCRAFT

26. Through indigenous efforts, the Nigerian Air Force has bolstered its Research and Development initiatives in the area of Armament Technology. These initiatives have led to major breakthroughs that have impacted positively on the Nigerian Air Force counterinsurgency operations in the Northeast. Notable among the efforts toward self-reliance in the field of armament are:

a. Weaponization of 3 x Alpha Jet aircraft whose weapon systems were reconfigured locally to carry not only the Western bloc rocket launchers but also Eastern bloc rocket launchers.

b. Weaponization of the 3 x EC-135 civil helicopters.
Another weaponization programme that was successful is shown on the screen.

Slide and test fire of armed and re-roled basic jet trainer L-39ZA aircraft with rockets and canons would be shown here.

DELIVERABLES

27. There are other ongoing Research and Development projects in the Nigerian Air Force, in collaboration with various local organizations while others are planned for the future. The projects include:
a. Production of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles through the use of indigenous technology for Nigerian Air Force operational use.
b. Production of a prototype multi-role aircraft.
c. Reverse engineering on most armament and associated equipment.
d. Manufacturing of aircraft spares through indigenous technology.
e. Design and production of a bullet resistance vest.
f. Capacity development for rapid runway repair.

28. We are mindful of the fact that the success of these ongoing and future Research and Development projects would depend a lot on the commitment of our personnel and our various partners. Nevertheless, the significance of political support cannot be overemphasized. We therefore solicit a continuation of the support, which the Federal Government has been so generous in giving.
CONCLUSION

29. The various feats achieved by the Nigerian Air Force through indigenous Research and Development efforts in collaboration with various Nigerian organizations and tertiary institutions have no doubt impacted positively on aircraft availability for diverse air operations, particularly in the ongoing counterinsurgency operations. Besides, the local innovations are assisting the Service to overcome total dependence on foreign vendors thereby reducing cost of equipment acquisition and maintenance. Herein lie the benefits of innovating locally in partnership with relevant stakeholders.

30. I therefore seize this opportunity to appreciate the numerous partners of the Nigerian Air Force, particularly our universities and polytechnics, in its quest for technological advancements and local innovations. I would equally like to commend their sense of patriotism, commitment and enthusiasm. At the end of this madness in the Northeast, the names of our partners will be written in gold for their contribution in making the Nigerian Air Force to fly. We will not rest on our oars as we forge ahead with other ongoing and future Research and Development projects towards the development of the Nigerian Air Force and the Nation at large. We remain confident in the tremendous support we receive from President Muhammadu Buhari and as such, we are fully committed to bequeathing to the Nation, a technologically driven air force with capabilities to excel in the 21st Century.
Thank you

giles14:
wot rubbish .do u know how much Mtn alone makes in Nigeria.
mind hw u bad mouth the country responsible for 10% of ur GDP

ActivateKruger:
You think MTN Nigeria matters? You think MTN Nigeria is worth sh!t... Let me school you.

MTN Nigeria is so useless it's not even in the top 25 largest companies in Africa.. The Naira is worth nothing.

MTN Nigeria is nothing more than a milk cow for your government. It means nothing to South Africa..


Still...

- South Africa has a greater PCI (that's buying power for you),
- Larger State budget
- Larger HDI
- Better infrastructure, etc

giles14:
no mention of JF17

ActivateKruger:
You think MTN Nigeria matters? You think MTN Nigeria is worth sh!t... Let me school you.

MTN Nigeria is so useless it's not even in the top 25 largest companies in Africa.. The Naira is worth nothing.

MTN Nigeria is nothing more than a milk cow for your government. It means nothing to South Africa..


Still...

- South Africa has a greater PCI (that's buying power for you),
- Larger State budget
- Larger HDI
- Better infrastructure, etc

patches689:
Ok guys.
Lets stick a fork in it.
Enough is enough.

ActivateKruger:
Seconded...

bantudra:
better for you...sonst i will concentrate on your whiteness...dont forget you are surrounded by blacks and moslems in south africa..

you can not win.....join us or get lost!!!...

ActivateKruger:
You think MTN Nigeria matters? You think MTN Nigeria is worth sh!t... Let me school you.

ActivateKruger:
Does anyone know if the Marlin Missile would be integrated to the Hawks like the A-Darter?

patches689:
Radar guided.

So it depends on how good the connection on the Hawks is and if it is good enough to engage at those ranges.

Seems like a waste IMO

ActivateKruger:
Remember the A-Darter was integrated to the Hawk as an effort to weaponise the Hawk giving it some air fighting capabilities...


The idea is to use the Gripen as a target tracker. So a group of Hawks on an offensive would be escorted by a Gripen.

patches689:
Radar guided.

So it depends on how good the connection on the Hawks is and if it is good enough to engage at those ranges.

Seems like a waste IMO

MikeCZA:
Not really.

Gives them self-defence capability.

Would be useful in anti-helicopter ops.

ActivateKruger:
All this effort just to kill a helicopter? Disappointed

Think about it, the A-Darter is such a great AA missile, it wouldn't matter where it's launched. It doesn't need a radar so Hawks can sneak in behind a target especially those old MiGs and Sukhoi Su's with older mechanical radars then bang.

ActivateKruger:
All this effort just to kill a helicopter? Disappointed

Think about it, the A-Darter is such a great AA missile, it wouldn't matter where it's launched. It doesn't need a radar so Hawks can sneak in behind a target especially those old MiGs and Sukhoi Su's with older mechanical radars then bang.

frumentius:
When's the last time you read of a dog-fight? But should you get into one, A-Darter's got you covered.
Plus, after completing your mission with either Umbani or dumb bombs, should you encounter targets of opportunity like enemy choppers, either cannon or A-Darter will do nicely. Though you'd better have a good excuse for using a missile on a chopper instead of the Aden.

MikeCZA:
Self-defence.

The tactics you are referring to here are used by 4th generation fighters.


Typically in missions the Gripens will escort the Hawks.

Again there more helis and transport aircraft than jets on the continent. Intercepting these with the Gripen would be useless.

jakeporeshenko:
Should be SAAF

Henry240:
When did the lady qualify, this year?

The South African Air Force (SAAF) recently celebrated the qualification of its first African female C-130 Hercules commander.

Media were invited to witness Major Nandi Zama of 28 Squadron landing at Air Force Base Waterkloof on 25 March after flying a support flight to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It was her first flight as a commander.

Zama told The Citizen she was happy and proud to be commanding of such a powerful aircraft as the C-130. “The African part and the female part is not the main achievement. We are not celebrating the African female part, but rather the fact that I achieved this and I am working with an efficient team who welcomed me in their command,” the 31-year old told The Citizen.

Zama matriculated from Saint Gregory College in the Natal Midlands in 2003 and joined the Air force. She was transferred to 41 Squadron flying Cessna Caravans in 2007 and from 2008 flew Casa 212s at 44 Squadron.

frumentius:
http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47278:sa-air-force-celebrates-first-african-female-c-130-commander&catid=111:sa-defence&Itemid=242
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Henry240:
My question is because, I think Blessing Liman from the Nigerian Air Force might be the first African female C-130 pilot.

Airborne360, a bit of clarification required. Does Blessing liman fly the C-130 or DO-228 in NAF service?