tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post356752520625376682..comments2024-03-11T10:22:24.331+11:00Comments on MaxDefense Philippines: Updates and Analysis on the Close Air Support Aircraft Project of the Philippine Air Forcemax monterohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comBlogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-26818393724403964422018-05-20T20:18:27.756+10:002018-05-20T20:18:27.756+10:00P-51D mustang has better performance (speed, range...P-51D mustang has better performance (speed, range and probably payload) than super tucano or any CAS candidate listed above...why not resurrect this proven platform with upgrades on avionics and other systems?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-67252457066204217232017-02-08T21:54:58.136+11:002017-02-08T21:54:58.136+11:00I saw the Super Tucano up close and in acrobatics ...I saw the Super Tucano up close and in acrobatics during the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and, being a CAS and fighter aficionado, its performance was very impressive. The sound of its power plant in flight was akin to a Formula car and the aircraft turns effortlessly even when it stalls after a vertical maneuver. Although I've never seen the other CAS candidates for the PAF, I am optimistic that the aircraft holds a clear advantage in many aspects. One important thing is it can be equipped with a Sidewinder and has built-in 50-cal guns within the airframe for its protection. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-54250373208595063782016-01-09T14:48:09.689+11:002016-01-09T14:48:09.689+11:00look, a retard, 12 FA-50's will pulverize the ...look, a retard, 12 FA-50's will pulverize the Imperial Japanese Air Force, since we'll be fighting with guns, the SF-260TP's and the OV-10's will join the dogfight. del Pilar, Alcaraz, Jacinto, Mabini, Ricarte, the Pohang, and the two light frigates will pulverize the IJN, so stop smoking that weed man, you need to stop<br /><br />-RodneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-82075263158280700352015-07-23T14:50:26.188+10:002015-07-23T14:50:26.188+10:00Which Mustang? Which Mustang? max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-48470825697905734722015-07-22T05:10:22.701+10:002015-07-22T05:10:22.701+10:00Can we install or upgrade new avionics system to o...Can we install or upgrade new avionics system to our mustang?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524203826315227832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-56859833074283085282015-06-21T17:55:21.054+10:002015-06-21T17:55:21.054+10:00Iomax block 3 is also a tough aircraft and it has ...Iomax block 3 is also a tough aircraft and it has a lower acquisition and operating cost to the Super Tucano. The only problem is the DND right now. No matter how cheap the real acquisition cost is, we will still buy it at an expensive price because our DND officials will always ask for commissions. They did it with the Bell 412EP. If you are just vigilant and smart enough to use google to know the exact price of the Bell 412 EP then you would know that the price we paid was too much. I know people here would say that the price seems to be expensive because the contract included the logistics and support package. I will not try to convince anyone of you. It is your choice to remain stupid and believe the lies coming from the mouth of the corrupt DND officials or to voice out your concerns about their existing corrupt practices. I always dreamed of a very powerful AFP and will always support the AFP Modernization but as a citizen i cannot tolerate the selfish motives of our DND officials. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211040470593196958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-72866355474979500762015-01-08T21:47:30.742+11:002015-01-08T21:47:30.742+11:00Nakakatuwa naman tong kulay ng Super Tucano sa fir...Nakakatuwa naman tong kulay ng Super Tucano sa first picture. Ganyan din yata ang kulay ng mga OV-10 natin. Linagyan din nila ng ulo ng shark sa harapan. Sinadya cguro yun para mas matakot ang kalaban. Sana plain military white nalang ang ikulay sa lahat ng military aircrafts and helicopters natin. Gayahin natin yung kulay ng mga USMC aircrafts and helicopters. Lahat yata naka military white sa USMC. Malinis tingnan at hindi madaling makita ng kalaban kapag nasa malayo kasi nagbeblend sya sa kulay ng mga ulap. Opinion ko lang po to.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17211040470593196958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-38841057882796614082014-07-28T13:46:58.542+10:002014-07-28T13:46:58.542+10:00@Allen Libranda, it seems to me that what brought ...@Allen Libranda, it seems to me that what brought it down is the publicity, research and development are supposed to be insulated from it, the guys can't just shut up there mouth and work secretly. And its funding should have been coming from the top, like a black op project of Skunk Works. What a waste of those lamented and dedicated people.<br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-37684683416154892502014-07-26T15:50:53.750+10:002014-07-26T15:50:53.750+10:00Sir max, I have seen on TV news that DOST have dev...Sir max, I have seen on TV news that DOST have developed a plane with an engine that is fueled by unleaded gasoline. I wonder if it would be possible for the PAF to experiment on the old OV-10s once they receive the new planes for CAS. If they would be able to fit the old OV-10s with the said engines, it would certainly cut costs on flying hours as unleaded gasoline is more cheaper than the conventional fuel for planes.<br /><br />I know there would be issues on speed, but slower planes is better on CAS roles right?<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-43434836823816984602014-07-24T16:35:12.459+10:002014-07-24T16:35:12.459+10:00yeah, but why Elbit have questions there? Do they ...yeah, but why Elbit have questions there? Do they planes to offer?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-61444187348288743262014-07-23T23:43:28.605+10:002014-07-23T23:43:28.605+10:00http://www.airspacemag.com/military-aviation/legen...http://www.airspacemag.com/military-aviation/legends-of-vietnam-broncos-tale-5802093/?allAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-17793189277832303422014-07-23T23:40:54.202+10:002014-07-23T23:40:54.202+10:00http://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/combat-...http://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/combat-dragon-ii-demonstrates-ov-10g-bronco-capabilities/<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-9536391311807839692014-07-23T21:05:04.054+10:002014-07-23T21:05:04.054+10:00New bid bulletin posted on the DND-BAC website thi...New bid bulletin posted on the DND-BAC website this morning. It doesn't look good for Beechcraft, IOMAX, and Airbus. KAI, Embraer, and Elbit Systems showing interest. No Pilatus or Textron. :p Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-9789010698689927292014-07-21T12:41:53.170+10:002014-07-21T12:41:53.170+10:00Bid Opening, Submission for CAS Project Reset for ...Bid Opening, Submission for CAS Project Reset for Aug. 11Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-86295677334573558702014-07-21T12:26:32.348+10:002014-07-21T12:26:32.348+10:00The DND for the 5th time RESET again the opening o...The DND for the 5th time RESET again the opening of BID for the CAS Requirement. No reasons provided. Bid opening was originally slated June 11, then reset to July 2, then reset to July 11, then reset July 23 then now reset again for August 11. DND is sure fond of resetting things.., might as well reset the entire process on a much later date months ahead instead of resetting the deadline every now and then as the resetting is becoming to be more of a bad habit on DND's part and show how incompetent they are. Its simple if DND think they cant do it everytime they set deadlines might as well postpone the entire thing at a later date where they can thoroughly study the bidders option instead of resetting it every now and then. Otherwise they will be resetting it every now and then until eternity. What a waste of time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-11776714665268215482014-07-19T22:56:15.047+10:002014-07-19T22:56:15.047+10:00I don't think so. The Scorpion is already non-...I don't think so. The Scorpion is already non-compliant to the government's rules on acquiring weapons systems wherein the system must be in use by country of origin or at least 2 other countries.<br /><br />Janes also got the same confirmation from the DND:<br />http://www.janes.com/article/38099/philippines-launches-close-air-support-aircraft-acquisition-programmemax monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-12586985059727499572014-07-19T22:53:32.006+10:002014-07-19T22:53:32.006+10:00And they decided to go for the Super Tucano, which...And they decided to go for the Super Tucano, which is being contested by Beechcraft Defense as they believe the AT-6 should have won the LAS requirement of the USAF.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-49162104747097970032014-07-19T20:40:41.702+10:002014-07-19T20:40:41.702+10:00The US has lately done a study on upgraded OV-10&#...The US has lately done a study on upgraded OV-10's. This option may be more cost effective with a good payload capability and twin engine reliability.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-73983157138288557412014-07-19T18:56:29.636+10:002014-07-19T18:56:29.636+10:00If the Textron is the real reason, is AFP forgetti...If the Textron is the real reason, is AFP forgetting something? This will prolong the already long processAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-73232480231608804922014-07-19T17:39:28.251+10:002014-07-19T17:39:28.251+10:00As the launch customer, we'll be getting unpro...As the launch customer, we'll be getting unproven aircraft, unknown sales reach to other countries, and an aircraft that can't be used as a training platform.<br /><br />The government requires a defense equipment to be in service with the country of origin and/or two other foreign armed forces. The Scorpion doesnt meet that. Having no buyers yet means the PH risks being the only buyer or one of the very few buyers, and will become another Simba and S211 in the making. Being a jet means it may not be desgned to used from rough airfield which is among the PAF's requirements.<br /><br />The ABC for the project includes an ILS support, which will eat a lot of money from the ABC. Thus it means that Super Tucs will cost far less than $25 million if only unit cost is considered. Embraer has already proven itself with a great reliable product and service support while Textron has yet more to prove. <br /><br />So you wont necessarily get most thorougly tested units and the best follow up service. Beechcraft even beats Textron because they already have a proven aircraft with the T-6.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-70121884136241639462014-07-19T08:37:17.595+10:002014-07-19T08:37:17.595+10:00HOLD YOUR LITTLE HORSES ! I did not know the Super...HOLD YOUR LITTLE HORSES ! I did not know the Super T's per unit cost would be around 25M USD - same as these brand-new US designed jet-powered Scorpions !!!! Scratch the Super T's . The Scorpions are like mini F-15's and could carry and deliver a bigger punch !! Here is a rare instance where we could go US. As a launch customer - we would get the most thoroughly tested units and the best follow up service !!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-15254876722732836182014-07-18T19:57:12.214+10:002014-07-18T19:57:12.214+10:00Sir Max, how true is this report of the DND resche...Sir Max, how true is this report of the DND rescheduling of the Bid Submission and Opening for the acquisition of Close Air Support Aircraft Project for the Philippine Air Force from July 23 to August 11 because they are considering a deal with Textron AirLand for the Scorpion instead of Brazil's Super Tucano? Methinks the Scorpion is much better. Thanks.<br /><br />http://www.angmalaya.net/nation/2014/07/18/2348-textron-airland-scorpion-reason-for-close-air-support-aircraft-project-bids-opening-reschedmakisig007https://www.blogger.com/profile/08829799745095868610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-7386304796455400032014-07-16T19:29:51.033+10:002014-07-16T19:29:51.033+10:00I agree with LEm1..their is no sense of fast track...I agree with LEm1..their is no sense of fast track modernization here...If all pilipino. are the same of what your sentiment, nothing will happen to modernization.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-31668883134650392122014-07-16T01:41:15.989+10:002014-07-16T01:41:15.989+10:00I'm very concerned for the late and expensive ...I'm very concerned for the late and expensive enhancement of our defense position. The fastest way to do this is to enhance present inventory to at the very least very operational condition. Second is to buy existing inventory or EDA equipment married to enhanced local MRO. Third is to buy new equipment. The DND and AFP is doing it in reverse and look what's happening in WPS while we wait years spending much resources.<br /><br />Another concern is the choice of South Korea as the source for the main FA and frigate defense systems. The equipment may be good and least cost but South Korea is still on tense war status. Any shootings from the NoKor's large arsenal will most probably wipe out the supply chain for these critical defense systems and neutralize the viability of these for our defense.<br /><br />The widening model range of the AFP helicopters is another big concern mostly on the MRO support and cost fronts. The AFP should instead leverage its large Huey inventory and the large worldwide Huey inventory and standardize on it, using present available upgrade paths. All AFP requirements can be met with upgrades of this venerable model. The AFP can even turn it as an exportable defense business.<br /><br />Self Reliance model needs to be revived for an affordable strong defenseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-13774820694063737642014-07-15T01:22:05.975+10:002014-07-15T01:22:05.975+10:00dnd source.. frigate acquisition will not be a wa...dnd source.. frigate acquisition will not be a walk in the park for our dnd consultant and strategist but it is being planned with extra careful not only for our immediate needs of naval assets. A long term solution for our credible defense posture is being considered. We planned all these things according to our requirements of today and tomorrow. After we acquire all these things we will try to make it sure that technology of the said frigate is still capable in the future, the country of origin is still a friendly country, the frigate itself has a similar future program of countries of origin so when time comes that future govt will not be favorable to afp modernization such as acquisition of big ticket items at least we can upgrade little by little . That thing which i trying to expose out is the ffx program of south korea. There is a big possibility that one of the korean shipbuilder who is capable of building a frigate will do business here in our country in the future and for that frigate upgrades will be done here locally. we carefullly observe every frigate being offered to the PN but there's a bigger chance we prefer the korean design.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com