Sheesh, we have virtually no meaningful numbers of operational fighters!
See story:
https://www.thestar....r-jets-can-fly/
Posted 31 July 2018 - 10:19 PM
Sheesh, we have virtually no meaningful numbers of operational fighters!
See story:
https://www.thestar....r-jets-can-fly/
Posted 31 July 2018 - 11:10 PM
Posted 01 August 2018 - 07:38 AM
Posted 01 August 2018 - 08:16 AM
Posted 01 August 2018 - 10:54 AM
Russian equipment is known to have short life cycle and heavy on maintenance. With RM connected in supply chain, spare parts price could be exorbitant. Guess the 4 jets are number needed for fly past display.
Posted 01 August 2018 - 11:14 AM
Edited by jahur, 01 August 2018 - 11:15 AM.
Posted 01 August 2018 - 11:24 AM
They really need to study possible JVs with the Russians or Indians for the maintenance of the Russian jets. Also look at how the former Warsaw Pact countries maintain their Mig 29s. There are still a lot of top notch Migs flying for those air forces.
We're tracking on with the Philippines now with our very weak air Force even Indonesia and Thailand is way ahead of us in air Force assets. The new government has to do something.
So, we are surrounded (Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore)!!!
Posted 01 August 2018 - 11:35 AM
Posted 01 August 2018 - 11:58 AM
Believe only 8-9 Hawks are active the remaining have parts in need of replacement. The only jets that are well maintained are the f-18d hornets and you always see them being actively promoted over the sukhois lol.What about the hawks and other assets?
On a lighter note, if Indonesia ever get the F22, they would be rightfully called the Indoraptor.
Edited by jahur, 01 August 2018 - 11:59 AM.
Posted 01 August 2018 - 12:31 PM
Posted 01 August 2018 - 01:07 PM
Typical Malaysian government false economy - buy more of the cheaper ones rather than the expensive ones (F/A18) which last longer. Theres a reason why they are more expensive. In the long run, you save more
The F/A-18 may not be that much more expensive - it is widely used by many air forces and navies in the world and has had a long production run. As such, spare parts are widely available and maintenance is easier.
Posted 01 August 2018 - 02:52 PM
Typical Malaysian government false economy - buy more of the cheaper ones rather than the expensive ones (F/A18) which last longer. Theres a reason why they are more expensive. In the long run, you save more
Well given the political climate vis a vis the opposition at the time, is it any wonder?
Posted 01 August 2018 - 04:28 PM
Typical Malaysian government false economy - buy more of the cheaper ones rather than the expensive ones (F/A18) which last longer. Theres a reason why they are more expensive. In the long run, you save more
i believe it's not typical malaysian styles. took the China van as examples, why do they restrict the number for Hiace and Urvan production/imports, and encourage more China Van coming in instead.
Posted 01 August 2018 - 06:13 PM
Posted 01 August 2018 - 11:46 PM
I also doubt it. It didn't stop them from getting a second jet for personal use, so.
Yes, the govt. does pretty much what it wants - otherwise, the 1MDB scandal would not have gotten so huge!
The Su-30MKMs were ordered during a time when the BN govt. had an overwhelming majority after the 2004 GE.
Posted 02 August 2018 - 06:25 AM
Oh the burn.....I also doubt it. It didn't stop them from getting a second jet for personal use, so.
Posted 02 August 2018 - 12:24 PM
Posted 02 August 2018 - 12:41 PM
The F/A-18 may not be that much more expensive - it is widely used by many air forces and navies in the world and has had a long production run. As such, spare parts are widely available and maintenance is easier.
Posted 02 August 2018 - 01:09 PM
Don't give them ideas - may end up resurrecting the Skyhawks insteadSo the F5E is no longer salvageable? I think the Taiwanese still flying theirs.
Posted 02 August 2018 - 04:28 PM
Don't give them ideas - may end up resurrecting the Skyhawks instead
Didn't some of the engines went missing, only to be found under maintenance awhile back.
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