I don't know...but we have too many old inventories have been upgraded, like M-101s, D-30, S-60, PT-76, and etc.Originally Posted by fcaesarn
anybody know what had happen with the indonesian TU-16, coz Indonesian have more than a dozen of TU-16... one of it we can found it in the museum in Yogyakarta.
for the mig-21, I heard that uncle sam took it and make a barter with their products (sabre)
http://www.indonesiaindonesia.com/f/...getarkan-dunia
It was unfortunate to note that foreign political pressure and domestic economic difficulties finally sealed the fate of the mighty Tu-16. For example, "In order for AURI to receive F-86 Sabres and T-33 T-birds from the US, we have to get rid of all the Tu-16s," said Bagio Utomo, who used to be one of the members of Skatek 042, who maintained the Tu-16.
It was undeniable that the Tu-16 was advanced for its time. As well as equipped with the latest electronic gadgets, its body was sturdy. Tu-16s were not perfect, the replacement of spare parts was sometimes difficult. "Some had to be refined and fitted manually. Some of the blisters had to be smoothen by hand." AURI later tried to sell their Tu-16s to the Egyptians but the deal did not materialize.
The farewell flight to the Tu-16 took place in October 1970. With 10 people aboard, a TU-16 numbered M-1625 flew from Madiun to Jakarta. "We almost got lost when we were looking for the National Monument (Monas)." Even up to the middle of the 80s the US government still considered the Tu-16 was a threat for its national security.
"My name is still registered as a Tu-16 pilot in Subic Bay," said Sudjijantono, from Cakra 1. Since the Air and Naval Force could not find spare parts anymore, they realised that they are more dependent on imported advanced technology than the Army. In the begining of 1970, Air Force Chief Air Marshal Suwoto Sukendar said that only 15-20 percent of the Air Force fleet remained operational, while it was 40 percent of the Navydue to the cut-off of imports of spare-parts from the Soviet Union. 1970 became a year of destructing the East Block weapons.(ben/avi/ron/sal/ida)
It's the last Badger we own... Now it is on the Indonesian Air Force Museum on Jogjakarta...
The rest of It... Mistery?? I still don't know where they are now...
Is it known when the BTR-50 upgrade will take place? And will it look like the one posted by karbol from the Pindad factory some months ago? What did they do to improve the swimming capabilities? The prototype looked more like a face-lift, without any visible signs of improved floating capabilities.
For those who can't remember
A bonus... when i visit PINDAD, i saw this... a modified BTR-50!!!
I just found an old video footage about Kopassus' Sat-81 Gultor, A low quality video but it's good overall... Check it out..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=435f_3IQSrs
Thanks fcaesarn, the point is the rest of TU-16s still mistery now right...?
It's the last Badger we own... Now it is on the Indonesian Air Force Museum on Jogjakarta...
The rest of It... Mistery?? I still don't know where they are now...
Anybody can find a source from the air force where the rest..? appreciated.
It's too bad that TNI didn't use it in their operation in the last decade.
The SPG-1A was originally designed to be attached under SS1. The SS1's plastic forehand grip has to be removed first before we can attach the grenade launcher.SS-2 with SPG-1...
On the SS2 picture above, I'm guessing that the SPG-1A was modified to be fit into the SS2 without having to take-off the SS2's forehand grip.
Also, I couldn't see the foldable iron sight for the grenade launcher.
Can anybody tell what "Battle Management" system this is ?hi everybody..thanks for the warm
anyway...here's our 'dinosaur' VIP trasport/command unit stormer is slightly upgraded to be ready to enter digital era warfare..
are now equipted w/ battle management system
outside look
inside look...nice eh? leather seat, air conditioner & fridge
AFAIK, they change the machine with chinese made. also navigation system.. but i dont know for sure about the type...Is it known when the BTR-50 upgrade will take place? And will it look like the one posted by karbol from the Pindad factory some months ago? What did they do to improve the swimming capabilities? The prototype looked more like a face-lift, without any visible signs of improved floating capabilities.
For those who can't remember
FINDERS C2 from NEXTER
This is FINDERS C2 system from french company NEXTER. In France it is installed in LECLERC tanks, AMX 10RC, Panhard VBL, VBCI ...
NEXTER was formely known as "GIAT industries" and even before "AMX/APX". This means that all "AMX something" (10, 13, 30 ...) vehicles are NEXTER older products.
One more thing: The command vehicle masABRI posted is not a Stormer, but a Saracen.
The upgraded BTR-50, have new instrument such as:
-Fire extinguisher
-new electronics system
-GPS
-NVG
-Communication System
-Air Conditoner
And Also new exterior for BTR-50
More detail about the modification
http://buletinlitbang.dephan.go.id/i...17&mnorutisi=8
(In Bahasa)
kopassus during CQB training...
/\/\/\ Ths for the pics
More pics from The Red Barret
CQB training using assault rifles ?
This is a CQB dry-drill, with empty rifles.kopassus during CQB training...
I hope they will use SMG instead of assault rifles for the live practise.
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