tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post9218584157644361288..comments2024-03-11T10:22:24.331+11:00Comments on MaxDefense Philippines: The 4 Potential Bidders for the 3rd Bid to Supply 21 UH-1 Helicopters to the PAFmax monterohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-68940388253761735522014-01-03T11:42:23.629+11:002014-01-03T11:42:23.629+11:00Hi Lorencia, no word regarding a South African off...Hi Lorencia, no word regarding a South African offer except for a possibility of looking at its AW109 LUH.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-70353960291677733252014-01-03T11:41:42.152+11:002014-01-03T11:41:42.152+11:00Updates are posted for January 3, 2014. Please see...Updates are posted for January 3, 2014. Please see above. Thanks.max monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16217644456257635987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-49599418591807174692013-11-04T21:40:42.383+11:002013-11-04T21:40:42.383+11:00Does anybody know of someone interested to buy 5 B...Does anybody know of someone interested to buy 5 Bell 205 UH-1H Huey helicopters. 3 Normal and 2 Super Hueys from South AfricaLorenciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363906083548339005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-49284010005456467362013-11-04T21:37:55.879+11:002013-11-04T21:37:55.879+11:00Does anybody know of somebody interested to buy 5 ...Does anybody know of somebody interested to buy 5 Huey Bell 205 UH-1H helicopters from South Africa. 3 Normal and 2 Super Huey'sLorenciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363906083548339005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-34407450082840759502013-10-08T16:41:32.292+11:002013-10-08T16:41:32.292+11:00how about equipping the hueys with UH-1B Armaments...how about equipping the hueys with UH-1B Armaments to Blow The hell Out Of Mindanao and focus on getting their hands on the US-Made Apaches?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-87566827160528417622013-10-04T08:51:37.985+10:002013-10-04T08:51:37.985+10:00Let's see 20 refurbished UH-1's for $28 mi...Let's see 20 refurbished UH-1's for $28 million USD or 5 Huey II's for the same price. That's a tough one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-76701826757926495182013-09-18T07:06:34.293+10:002013-09-18T07:06:34.293+10:00The country should revive the Huey II upgrade prog...The country should revive the Huey II upgrade program. It's cheap, at 2004, the price is $3M per aircraft. Considering inflation at 5% per year, it brings the price to still less than $5M per piece. Work can be done here meaning more jobs and expertise developed and preserved. It's very cost effective, in terms of operational and maintenance cost and overall investment. It's proven, PAF pilots are familiar with the system, and we have a lot of Hueys which can be converted into one. It's payload has been increased and it can transport more than 10 people plus crew. And it suits the PAF's requirement. The PAF will basically get an almost brand new and modern aircraft with the upgrade.<br /><br />http://www.bellhelicopter.com/MungoBlobs/926/98/rb_Q3_08.pdf<br /><br />http://www.nationaldefensemagazine.org/archive/2004/March/Pages/Armys_Old3618.aspx<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-12874793542334021542013-09-17T16:02:47.847+10:002013-09-17T16:02:47.847+10:00hahaha..great comment you got there.. yes.. we sho...hahaha..great comment you got there.. yes.. we should first "attack" greed politicians in our country..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-1559209782376678852013-09-08T22:32:42.373+10:002013-09-08T22:32:42.373+10:00and use them against greed politicians.and use them against greed politicians.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-42449600052532895872013-09-07T22:23:12.268+10:002013-09-07T22:23:12.268+10:00seriously we need attack helicopters.seriously we need attack helicopters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-1150720768435515522013-09-01T10:53:33.679+10:002013-09-01T10:53:33.679+10:00i agree but our politicians and some generals are ...i agree but our politicians and some generals are idiots.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-35743788070506517892013-08-28T14:25:59.356+10:002013-08-28T14:25:59.356+10:00Sorry to be off topic but with the current situati...Sorry to be off topic but with the current situation in the west where the U.S. is supposedly ready to strike against Syria regardless of Russia and China's opposition towards this move, are we in any danger of hostile action from China? or from Russia via China and NoKor?<br /><br />And how does China fit into this conflict in Syria anyway? What reason does China have to oppose NATO aggression against Syria other than just because Russia is opposing it too? Unlike Russia, Chinese economy will not be affected by Syria's downfall whatsoever.<br /><br />I'm just worried that China might do something stupid here in the far east just to alleviate some of the attention from the west. It doesn't have to be something major but probably just probing attacks or some "misfire" incident..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-32037920556306714332013-08-28T03:11:46.081+10:002013-08-28T03:11:46.081+10:00Back in1940 1950 early 1960 US sell to us jets coz...Back in1940 1950 early 1960 US sell to us jets coz at that time there is no insurgency. US is very sensitive about there military hardware being use in mass killing. Thats why US prefere to retire their F4 PHANTOM JET AND F14 TOMCAT JET instead of selling it to us.<br />So my analysis is this US wont sell us weapons for internal conflict they might sell us weapon for external defense. So we buy to russia weapons for internal conflicts insurgency like attack helicopters utility choppers armored persomel carrier main battle tank assault riflesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-35843939099730234312013-08-28T01:47:24.727+10:002013-08-28T01:47:24.727+10:00PZL Swidnik W-3A Sokol was a surprise candidate by...PZL Swidnik W-3A Sokol was a surprise candidate by that time, given the Philippine Armed Forces was considered to be the one of the avenue of Western Block Suppliers. PZL Swidnik was then a Polish government owned company before it was privatized by the government and brought by Agustawestland which already own a minority share of 6-7% by that time. Swidnik was the lowest bidder for CUH program compared to the Big Classic Corporation that produces same capable utility helicopter considering the tiny amount the CUH Program. Cheap but Robust and very capable. To make the story short, Sokol is a good helicopter but the bruhaha can be summarized to be the fault of DND's part. First, the DND knows the PZL-W3A design was derived from Mi-2 which has a Soviet Block orientation. PZL-W3A design started at the height of Cold War area. Soviet Block helicopters has different approach and manner of operation when it comes to combat insertion and the whole operation itself. Second, the DND personnel was there at the PZL Swidnik Factory for Plant inspection and tour. Therefore, any matter of correction for specification released can be corrected/revised on time before the production started, (they can ask for bigger door version which is present also but that did not happen). Third, Old school officials and officers inside DND/GHQ seems to be under UH-1 drug and is still present up to this given time. This old timers do lack of an eye opener drugs, they know PAF was given a tiny budget for the CUH Program but now complaining about the purchased helicopter.Compared to other nations shelling out hundred million of dollars to a limited number of choppers. <br /><br />Before we make comparison of Helicopter unit for this particular program did PAF really graduated on this kind of problem? PAF already suffered the same mistake before on S-76, Was there any commotion by that time? I dont think so, why? Answer: Ahmmmmm. No one even care up to this date why, until a soviet block oriented unit was accepted. <br /><br />Lesson here in this CUH program. You will get on what you have paid for. Want a branded goodies share PAF a larger chunk of budget. Thats it. By the way re-educate/rehab those bad asses inside the DND/GHQ because there's no other way to brought them to modern age mentality. <br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-25326420753817260002013-08-27T17:47:20.811+10:002013-08-27T17:47:20.811+10:00Agree!
I don't know why others try to paint t...Agree!<br /><br />I don't know why others try to paint this bad and instead pushing for Russians... <br /><br />Its very obvious for me the purpose of these helis that's why they are not new. Their cheap! And usable! And they can buy plenty! And will serve the PAF well!<br /><br />What's these fascination about Russians vs UH and why these people think they know better than the PAF? <br /><br />Or maybe these people just wants to see Russian hardware upclose? And wants the PAF to buy it for them. Still I don't know why we have a lot of these in forums thinking they possess all internet knowledge that would solve our military modernization problems. Get real!<br /><br />-captdiegogarciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-26533752671125103652013-08-26T05:15:17.271+10:002013-08-26T05:15:17.271+10:00Here's the problem. The UH-1's are getting...Here's the problem. The UH-1's are getting old and spare parts are starting to get harder and harder to source. Look at the Royal New Zealand Air force. They use to operate UH-1's and are now switching over to NH-90's. It's time that the Philippines do the same thing. Start looking to replace UH-1's with either Blackhawks from America or go to Europe for NH-90's, AgustaWestland AW101 or Russia for MI-17, Mi-35's. It just seems like the Philippines have a massive hard on for western Hardware when they don't realize that some of the western Hardware is going to cost them more than what they are budgeted for. They need to stick to a Budget and go with something that is going to give them more bang for the buck, even if it's Russian gear. Russian's are starting to make gear that is on par with India and western countries.Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15318590507921043958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-68664008807385052962013-08-26T02:45:48.406+10:002013-08-26T02:45:48.406+10:00geeshhhhh let's get this procurement done and ...geeshhhhh let's get this procurement done and over with lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-45002210717203869302013-08-25T18:04:07.167+10:002013-08-25T18:04:07.167+10:00Here you go. Will i would like you to enlighten so...Here you go. Will i would like you to enlighten someone about this eastern block heli's in which we do have a good example when it comes to this topic. PZL Swidnik (Poland) Sokol helicopter.This is typical eastern block helicopter got certified for already under western standards. The problem really is in the hierarchy of the AFP/DND not in the what ever helicopter itself. Why? noticed something last SONA? The helicopter (SOKOL) is doing well in the field but performing an altered role of VIP and SAR. One reason those VIP's love riding with SOKOL and per request coming from the Palace. Second, some unit already in 505th performing SAR which proven itself as a good platform. The Purpose of this CUH program was for the replacement of the UH-1 but Sokol came in under fire also by the President itself who love riding SOKOL and the helicopter never went to field combat testing evaluation. When the Combat Utility Helcopter (CUH)Program was in limbo already when the President criticized the helicopter. So whose fault is it? The VIP's who loves to ride this thing or the oldies in GHQ/DND that doesn't move on the UH-1 Mentality? Well its up to common people to judge this stupid mentality of the TOP BRASS and Civilian Bad ass inside. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-20428217458105464852013-08-25T07:53:50.515+10:002013-08-25T07:53:50.515+10:00There are advantages & disadvantages of why th...There are advantages & disadvantages of why the PAF are still using UH1 . The important thing is do they benefit more or less in acquiring the Reconditioned UH1. <br /><br />The Huey's has been the backbone of the AFP COIN aviation operations for the past 30 years. Which means they are more familiar with the maintenance & flight operations of this aircraft. The UH1 has the largest inventory in their non fixed wing aircraft as well as the western airforce allies in the world which means there would a lot of support from these sources for parts ,supplies & technology. Mixing western & eastern technology will not benefit the PAF at this time because of cost and time . This was also reiterate by Max from a previous topic . These reconditioned Huey will augment their current inventory of CUH in their counter insurgency operations as well as for civil defense during calamities.<br />Now for the "cons" the only reason which is justifiable at the current state is the chance for the PAF to actually update its hardware towards the 21 century. Perhaps not with the CUH arena but more for aerial artillery support (gunships) air medivac & SAR helicopters but that would be for a different discussion . A well maintained UH1 will get the job done for ferrying troops in & out from a hot LZ as proven in the past. Oplan Xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10295871718347251186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3838050795464426329.post-52358450855030415492013-08-25T02:24:18.514+10:002013-08-25T02:24:18.514+10:00Here's the problem, why is the Philippines sti...Here's the problem, why is the Philippines still using the UH-1, when countries are going to more modern helicopters such as the MI-17, MI-35, MI-28's, KA-50 & KA-27. It makes much more sense to go to Russia and at the same time it can build a creditable military in a hurry.Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15318590507921043958noreply@blogger.com