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  • Haleef
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    Sri Lanka Air Force had trained one of their F-7 fighter aircraft during the past two days. I got information that it was an air test that was done by a Chinese pilot. Today hopefully there will be another test flight from Katunayake, that will be to the North of VCBI, towards Kurunegala. Wonder what these tests are for?

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    • fdk2008
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      Originally posted by SLD
      Not really. As the media reports it's for training purposes only.
      They must have plans to induct maritime patrol aircraft, otherwise there is no point in training in those .

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      • Serendib
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        http://www.colombopage.com/archive_17A/Jun29_1498710311CH.php

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        • SLD
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          Originally posted by banuthev
          So that means SLAF has bought those 2 x DO 228 from Indian Air Force?
          Not really. As the media reports it's for training purposes only.

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          • banuthev
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            Originally posted by SLD
            They are training aircraft from the Indian air force. I think they are for SLAF trainers.
            So that means SLAF has bought those 2 x DO 228 from Indian Air Force?

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            • SLD
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              Originally posted by fdk2008
              Highly doubt, recently i saw 2 Do 228's parked at BIA. SLAF might want get some maritime patrol aircraft
              They are training aircraft from the Indian air force. I think they are for SLAF trainers.

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              • fdk2008
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                Highly doubt, recently i saw 2 Do 228's parked at BIA. SLAF might want get some maritime patrol aircraft

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                • SLD
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                  Is SLAF really going to purchase Chinese Xian Y-20 military transport aircraft?

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                  • banuthev
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                    Originally posted by fdk2008
                    Wonder if it was towing the boat?
                    The Sri Lanka Air Force said its Mi-17 helicopter, which was forced to land in a flooded area in Baddegama on May 29 after a technical failure, during rescue and relief operations will be removed from service.

                    An SLAF source said the Air Force usually did not operate helicopters which had crashed or forced to land on water.

                    It had deployed seven Mi-17 helicopters, three Bell-212 helicopters and one Bell-412 helicopter for relief and rescue operations during the recent landslide and flood disaster.

                    However, no casualties were reported in the accident and all crew members on board the helicopter escaped unhurt.

                    The helicopter was dismantled and the parts removed to the Koggala Air Force camp for repairs.

                    Meanwhile, SLAF Spokesman Gihan Senaviratne said he could not comment on the matter because of an ongoing inquiry.

                    Mi-17 is a medium twin-turbine Russian transport helicopter designed for troop transport and supply operations and was inducted to the SLAF in 1993. (Darshana Sanjeewa)

                    - See more at: http://www.dailymirror.lk/130296/Mi-....BF88xpYu.dpuf

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                    • fdk2008
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                      Originally posted by Sandaru
                      An Air Force helicopter has crashed in Baddegama area but no casualties have been reported all crew members are safe - Air force spokesman
                      Wonder if it was towing the boat?

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                      • Sandaru
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                        An Air Force helicopter has crashed in Baddegama area but no casualties have been reported all crew members are safe - Air force spokesman
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                        • fdk2008
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                          Originally posted by banuthev
                          Any idea how many military transport helicopters and military attack helicopters are in service in Sri Lanka? Are the current ones are too old and need replacements?
                          We recently bought 14 Mi 17 from russia , and there are 2 new bell 412's as well, apart from the 212's and 206's,all our Mi 24's are grounded and i doubt will fly again

                          I hope they are not going replace the Mi 24's with HAL ALH

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                          • banuthev
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                            Originally posted by fdk2008
                            I dont think the govt will oreders these,and there is no requirement for choppers right now,i thinks its just indian properganda like the LCA and JF 17
                            Any idea how many military transport helicopters and military attack helicopters are in service in Sri Lanka? Are the current ones are too old and need replacements?

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                            • fdk2008
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                              Originally posted by Mach3
                              This state has already experienced enough of India's shoddy quality not only on aviation but on states services like the railway where equipment provided by the Indians have prematurely and miserably.
                              I think we all can under why they are going ahead with these orders. And if this is the case then I will have to live in a bunker specially around RML and when I hear the sound of a chopper.
                              I dont think the govt will oreders these,and there is no requirement for choppers right now,i thinks its just indian properganda like the LCA and JF 17

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                              • Mach3
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                                Originally posted by Randy
                                Ecuador initially ordered seven of these. Four of the seven Dhruv helicopters were crashed. Then Ecuador cancels deal with HAL for this ‘crash-prone’ Dhruv and grounded others then put them on sale, and also there was a maintenance and spare parts problem. I don't know why this government even considering these.
                                This state has already experienced enough of India's shoddy quality not only on aviation but on states services like the railway where equipment provided by the Indians have prematurely and miserably.
                                I think we all can under why they are going ahead with these orders. And if this is the case then I will have to live in a bunker specially around RML and when I hear the sound of a chopper.

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