Touch-down on Kurmitola AFB runway by a MiG-29 SE aircraft with its tailplanes deflected, 1024 × 702 pixels :
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With US offering India F-35, does that change the equation anyways for BD. Will BD acquire for Migs?
Seeing from the discussions on India defense, I doubt if India would go for the F-35, unless they really want a modern VTOL aircraft for their carriers. The F-35 is the only aircraft out there with that ability. The Americans offered India to participate in the JSF program. They rejected the offer, and instead went on to focus on HAL/Sukhoi FGFA.
As far as additional MiGs go, I doubt if it'd be in the interests of the BAF.
And most importantly, the classic MiG-29 production is no more. With Myanmar being the last country to order the classic Fulcrum. The Russians are now shifting their focus to production of MiG-29K(Navy), M1, M1 and the all new MiG-35.
Russia Discontinues Classical MiG-29 Production
I don't think wallet would allow the BAF to go for the MiG-35 at the moment or anytime soon. So, it may be the FC-1 or the FC-20. We just don't know.
I feel the Gripen will be an excellent choice for BD. Its modular design and low maintenance should give BD a great fighter to protect its boundaries.
Indeed, but only if wallet allows. And that the countries leaders are committed. I did also highly recommend the F-16 blk 60 as well.
I wouldn't touch anything american with a 12ft pole. They do tend to fcuk up quite so often. Unless you buy enough and in bulk to dictate terms Europeans (specially the french!) are the best choice.
I don't think the Gripens are expensive
Gripen is expensive. Will cost around $40-60 million. So will SU-35, which is approximately $45-65 million.
US warplanes - a big no-no from me. Dealing with the strings attached is not our cup of tea, especially when our force is cash-strapped.
Best would be, as mentioned earlier here as well, JF-17 and J-10...which are affordable in many aspects. I dont see anything apart from this in our air-force in years to come. Though i hope the equation changes and we get better birds.
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