Kenya Defence Forces (KDF)

MWAURA wrote:

mambotupu wrote:1. C-145A Skytruck  3 pcs
Transport
"The C-145A is a twin-engine, high-wing aircraft with twin vertical fins and a non-retractable tricycle landing gear capable of short takeoff and landings to unprepared runways. The C-145 is reconfigurable to support both airland and airdrop of cargo (max 2,400 lbs) and personnel, casualty evacuation, combat search and rescue, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. The C‑145A can carry a maximum of 16 passengers or 10 combat rigged paratroopers. Maximum cargo weight is 5,000 lbs, or up to four litter patients. Missions can be conducted to prepared and semi-prepared airfields around the world."
Power Plant: Two Pratt and Whitney PT6A-65B Turboprops
Thrust: Takeoff power 1,100 shaft horsepower
Wingspan: 72 feet 4 inches
Length: 43 feet
Height: 16 feet 1 inch
Max Cruise Speed: 223 knots 
Max Range: 1,010 nautical miles 
Service Ceiling: 25,000 feet (with supplemental oxygen equipment)
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 16,534 lbs. (7,500 kgs)
Crew: 3 (2 pilots, 1 loadmaster)
Unit Cost: Approx. $14M per aircraft

2. AT-802L (12 pcs) and AT-504 (2pcs, trainers) Air Tractor
CAS for counter insurgency operations
Specs for the earlier 802u version include "It has a maximum speed of 394km/h and stall speed of 169km/h with flaps down. The patrol speed of the aircraft is 333km/h, and the maximum range is 2,414km when fitted with auxiliary fuel tanks.

The aircraft can climb at a maximum rate of 3,000ft/m, and requires a landing run of 366m, and a minimum take-off roll of 207m. It can perform 450 flight hours a year, at an average cost of below $400 per flight hour.

The aircraft features a crashworthy airframe, cockpit and engine armour, ballistic glass windshields and windows, as well as self-sealing fuel tanks, to offer superior protection to its crew members. The survivability can be further increased by installing an optional AAR-47/ALE-47 survivability system

The wing and fuselage hard points can be armed with a range of weapon systems, including dual .50 cal. GAU-19/A three-barrel gatling guns, Hellfire missiles, dual M260 seven-tube rocket launchers, and 500lb Mk-82 bombs. The hard points can be increased to 15 to carry additional armament.

The optionally-fitted compact multichannel data link (CMDL) system is compatible with remotely operated video-enhanced receivers (ROVER). It provides the commanders a real-time view of the battlefield and also transmits live video feed to other aircraft, air operation centres, or joint-terminal attack controllers on field.

The night-vision-compatible cockpit allows the pilots to conduct unconstrained night missions. The aircraft also features an inflatable restraint system, which integrates a five-point harness."

Aircraft numbers are preliminary estimates

Typical (not exact) images for these aircraft are:

Skytruck


AirTractor

Both are good buys. We still need more medium air lift at least 6 C 295 and heavy lifters in the form of AN 70s,ideally at least 3. I hope the KAF is still looking for FSBs though Jas and Risasi have been quiet for a while now.

mambotupu wrote:1. C-145A Skytruck  3 pcs
Transport
"The C-145A is a twin-engine, high-wing aircraft with twin vertical fins and a non-retractable tricycle landing gear capable of short takeoff and landings to unprepared runways. The C-145 is reconfigurable to support both airland and airdrop of cargo (max 2,400 lbs) and personnel, casualty evacuation, combat search and rescue, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. The C‑145A can carry a maximum of 16 passengers or 10 combat rigged paratroopers. Maximum cargo weight is 5,000 lbs, or up to four litter patients. Missions can be conducted to prepared and semi-prepared airfields around the world."
Power Plant: Two Pratt and Whitney PT6A-65B Turboprops
Thrust: Takeoff power 1,100 shaft horsepower
Wingspan: 72 feet 4 inches
Length: 43 feet
Height: 16 feet 1 inch
Max Cruise Speed: 223 knots 
Max Range: 1,010 nautical miles 
Service Ceiling: 25,000 feet (with supplemental oxygen equipment)
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 16,534 lbs. (7,500 kgs)
Crew: 3 (2 pilots, 1 loadmaster)
Unit Cost: Approx. $14M per aircraft

2. AT-802L (12 pcs) and AT-504 (2pcs, trainers) Air Tractor
CAS for counter insurgency operations
Specs for the earlier 802u version include "It has a maximum speed of 394km/h and stall speed of 169km/h with flaps down. The patrol speed of the aircraft is 333km/h, and the maximum range is 2,414km when fitted with auxiliary fuel tanks.

The aircraft can climb at a maximum rate of 3,000ft/m, and requires a landing run of 366m, and a minimum take-off roll of 207m. It can perform 450 flight hours a year, at an average cost of below $400 per flight hour.

The aircraft features a crashworthy airframe, cockpit and engine armour, ballistic glass windshields and windows, as well as self-sealing fuel tanks, to offer superior protection to its crew members. The survivability can be further increased by installing an optional AAR-47/ALE-47 survivability system

The wing and fuselage hard points can be armed with a range of weapon systems, including dual .50 cal. GAU-19/A three-barrel gatling guns, Hellfire missiles, dual M260 seven-tube rocket launchers, and 500lb Mk-82 bombs. The hard points can be increased to 15 to carry additional armament.

The optionally-fitted compact multichannel data link (CMDL) system is compatible with remotely operated video-enhanced receivers (ROVER). It provides the commanders a real-time view of the battlefield and also transmits live video feed to other aircraft, air operation centres, or joint-terminal attack controllers on field.

The night-vision-compatible cockpit allows the pilots to conduct unconstrained night missions. The aircraft also features an inflatable restraint system, which integrates a five-point harness."

Aircraft numbers are preliminary estimates

Typical (not exact) images for these aircraft are:

Skytruck


AirTractor

Cycoh 'DUDUS' wrote:

mambotupu wrote:1. C-145A Skytruck  3 pcs
Transport
"The C-145A is a twin-engine, high-wing aircraft with twin vertical fins and a non-retractable tricycle landing gear capable of short takeoff and landings to unprepared runways. The C-145 is reconfigurable to support both airland and airdrop of cargo (max 2,400 lbs) and personnel, casualty evacuation, combat search and rescue, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. The C‑145A can carry a maximum of 16 passengers or 10 combat rigged paratroopers. Maximum cargo weight is 5,000 lbs, or up to four litter patients. Missions can be conducted to prepared and semi-prepared airfields around the world."
Power Plant: Two Pratt and Whitney PT6A-65B Turboprops
Thrust: Takeoff power 1,100 shaft horsepower
Wingspan: 72 feet 4 inches
Length: 43 feet
Height: 16 feet 1 inch
Max Cruise Speed: 223 knots 
Max Range: 1,010 nautical miles 
Service Ceiling: 25,000 feet (with supplemental oxygen equipment)
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 16,534 lbs. (7,500 kgs)
Crew: 3 (2 pilots, 1 loadmaster)
Unit Cost: Approx. $14M per aircraft

2. AT-802L (12 pcs) and AT-504 (2pcs, trainers) Air Tractor
CAS for counter insurgency operations
Specs for the earlier 802u version include "It has a maximum speed of 394km/h and stall speed of 169km/h with flaps down. The patrol speed of the aircraft is 333km/h, and the maximum range is 2,414km when fitted with auxiliary fuel tanks.

The aircraft can climb at a maximum rate of 3,000ft/m, and requires a landing run of 366m, and a minimum take-off roll of 207m. It can perform 450 flight hours a year, at an average cost of below $400 per flight hour.

The aircraft features a crashworthy airframe, cockpit and engine armour, ballistic glass windshields and windows, as well as self-sealing fuel tanks, to offer superior protection to its crew members. The survivability can be further increased by installing an optional AAR-47/ALE-47 survivability system

The wing and fuselage hard points can be armed with a range of weapon systems, including dual .50 cal. GAU-19/A three-barrel gatling guns, Hellfire missiles, dual M260 seven-tube rocket launchers, and 500lb Mk-82 bombs. The hard points can be increased to 15 to carry additional armament.

The optionally-fitted compact multichannel data link (CMDL) system is compatible with remotely operated video-enhanced receivers (ROVER). It provides the commanders a real-time view of the battlefield and also transmits live video feed to other aircraft, air operation centres, or joint-terminal attack controllers on field.

The night-vision-compatible cockpit allows the pilots to conduct unconstrained night missions. The aircraft also features an inflatable restraint system, which integrates a five-point harness."

Aircraft numbers are preliminary estimates

Typical (not exact) images for these aircraft are:

Skytruck


AirTractor

Quite some good development going on. Thank you for sharing Mambotupu.

Happy new year Mwaura & to the forummers.

Ratnik wrote:I would have preferred the Kazan RC-2 helicopter, better price and a better machine for both reconnaissance and light gunship, also better survival and crew protection in case of damage.

Observer wrote:

Ratnik wrote:I would have preferred the Kazan RC-2 helicopter, better price and a better machine for both reconnaissance and light gunship, also better survival and crew protection in case of damage.

Hi good people, just came across a video, can anyone verify...looks like the Kazan RC-2...have posted screen shots, not sure how to post a video directly from device...has Kenya acquired the gunship?...on second thought it also looks like the AH - 1 Huey Cobra...did Trump give us more than just the Scouts...

mambotupu wrote:Yep, that is a bell AH-1F frame. Note similar features to the U.S army version
Likely refurbished/upgraded either from U.S army or the Israelis

mambotupu wrote:Yep, that is a bell AH-1F frame. Note similar features to the U.S army version
Likely refurbished/upgraded either from U.S army or the Israelis

Ratnik wrote:

MWAURA wrote:

mambotupu wrote:1. C-145A Skytruck  3 pcs
Transport
"The C-145A is a twin-engine, high-wing aircraft with twin vertical fins and a non-retractable tricycle landing gear capable of short takeoff and landings to unprepared runways. The C-145 is reconfigurable to support both airland and airdrop of cargo (max 2,400 lbs) and personnel, casualty evacuation, combat search and rescue, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. The C‑145A can carry a maximum of 16 passengers or 10 combat rigged paratroopers. Maximum cargo weight is 5,000 lbs, or up to four litter patients. Missions can be conducted to prepared and semi-prepared airfields around the world."
Power Plant: Two Pratt and Whitney PT6A-65B Turboprops
Thrust: Takeoff power 1,100 shaft horsepower
Wingspan: 72 feet 4 inches
Length: 43 feet
Height: 16 feet 1 inch
Max Cruise Speed: 223 knots 
Max Range: 1,010 nautical miles 
Service Ceiling: 25,000 feet (with supplemental oxygen equipment)
Maximum Takeoff Weight: 16,534 lbs. (7,500 kgs)
Crew: 3 (2 pilots, 1 loadmaster)
Unit Cost: Approx. $14M per aircraft

2. AT-802L (12 pcs) and AT-504 (2pcs, trainers) Air Tractor
CAS for counter insurgency operations
Specs for the earlier 802u version include "It has a maximum speed of 394km/h and stall speed of 169km/h with flaps down. The patrol speed of the aircraft is 333km/h, and the maximum range is 2,414km when fitted with auxiliary fuel tanks.

The aircraft can climb at a maximum rate of 3,000ft/m, and requires a landing run of 366m, and a minimum take-off roll of 207m. It can perform 450 flight hours a year, at an average cost of below $400 per flight hour.

The aircraft features a crashworthy airframe, cockpit and engine armour, ballistic glass windshields and windows, as well as self-sealing fuel tanks, to offer superior protection to its crew members. The survivability can be further increased by installing an optional AAR-47/ALE-47 survivability system

The wing and fuselage hard points can be armed with a range of weapon systems, including dual .50 cal. GAU-19/A three-barrel gatling guns, Hellfire missiles, dual M260 seven-tube rocket launchers, and 500lb Mk-82 bombs. The hard points can be increased to 15 to carry additional armament.

The optionally-fitted compact multichannel data link (CMDL) system is compatible with remotely operated video-enhanced receivers (ROVER). It provides the commanders a real-time view of the battlefield and also transmits live video feed to other aircraft, air operation centres, or joint-terminal attack controllers on field.

The night-vision-compatible cockpit allows the pilots to conduct unconstrained night missions. The aircraft also features an inflatable restraint system, which integrates a five-point harness."

Aircraft numbers are preliminary estimates

Typical (not exact) images for these aircraft are:

Skytruck

http://www.unz.com/pgiraldi/remembering-the-u-s-s-liberty-2/ wrote:The most disgusting part of the tale relates to how U.S. warplanes sent to the Liberty’s aid from an aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean were called back by Defense Secretary Robert McNamara acting under orders from President Lyndon Baines Johnson, who declared that he would rather see the ship go to the bottom of the sea than embarrass his good friend Israel. Ironically, the first ship to reach the Liberty and offer assistance was from the Soviet Union, an offer that was declined.

MWAURA wrote:In early June 1967,just before Israel sparked off the preemptive 6 day war,an unarmed US Navy intel ship,the Liberty was on station in the Red Sea. After hours of surveillance,without warning the Israelis suddenly attacked. For hours they rocketed the ships killing 34 wounding over a 100. The crew got off a message to a carrier in the Med which sent planes but the survivors learned the true power of the Chosenites on that day.

http://www.unz.com/pgiraldi/remembering-the-u-s-s-liberty-2/ wrote:The most disgusting part of the tale relates to how U.S. warplanes sent to the Liberty’s aid from an aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean were called back by Defense Secretary Robert McNamara acting under orders from President Lyndon Baines Johnson, who declared that he would rather see the ship go to the bottom of the sea than embarrass his good friend Israel. Ironically, the first ship to reach the Liberty and offer assistance was from the Soviet Union, an offer that was declined.

Til now 50 YEARS THE ISRAELIS HAVE NEVER EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPENED!! Take a good look at LBJ and wife. Research the meaning of Marrano.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marrano












People,that's the way the world works! That's just what these people do! It was a false flag hoping to get Egypt blamed which is why they even machine gunned life boats. These Caucanderthals are nobody's friend. 

Cycoh 'DUDUS' wrote:

MWAURA wrote:In early June 1967,just before Israel sparked off the preemptive 6 day war,an unarmed US Navy intel ship,the Liberty was on station in the Red Sea. After hours of surveillance,without warning the Israelis suddenly attacked. For hours they rocketed the ships killing 34 wounding over a 100. The crew got off a message to a carrier in the Med which sent planes but the survivors learned the true power of the Chosenites on that day.

http://www.unz.com/pgiraldi/remembering-the-u-s-s-liberty-2/ wrote:The most disgusting part of the tale relates to how U.S. warplanes sent to the Liberty’s aid from an aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean were called back by Defense Secretary Robert McNamara acting under orders from President Lyndon Baines Johnson, who declared that he would rather see the ship go to the bottom of the sea than embarrass his good friend Israel. Ironically, the first ship to reach the Liberty and offer assistance was from the Soviet Union, an offer that was declined.

Til now 50 YEARS THE ISRAELIS HAVE NEVER EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPENED!! Take a good look at LBJ and wife. Research the meaning of Marrano.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marrano












People,that's the way the world works! That's just what these people do! It was a false flag hoping to get Egypt blamed which is why they even machine gunned life boats. These Caucanderthals are nobody's friend. 

Greetings to the whole TEA fraternity. 
Hello Mwaura. Long time no hear. Will get back to you. And hey, watch out you do not mutate into a full-blown conspiracy theorist for heaven's sake   You might frighten the shit out of Flyboys here like Bulletman!

MWAURA wrote:Hallo! I thought everyone was waiting for the silly season to end. The election is over and the KDF acquisition program can continue apace. I heard the budget will double in the next FY,finally allowing transport,FSBs and at least 2 Indian OPVs.

Mbaine wrote:

MWAURA wrote:Hallo! I thought everyone was waiting for the silly season to end. The election is over and the KDF acquisition program can continue apace. I heard the budget will double in the next FY,finally allowing transport,FSBs and at least 2 Indian OPVs.

Nduru za kuaminika zinadai kwamba chai imepoa. FSB's?