Nigeria to buy Chinese Fighter Jets.

[SATAN]

Wasnt another African country buying Chinese jets too? Zimbabwe i believe..


Nigeria to buy fighter planes from China

ABUJA (AFP) Sep 28, 2005
The Nigerian government on Wednesday approved the procurement of 12 F7NI multi-role combat aircraft and three FT7NI trainer aircraft and associated equipment from China, officials said.
The contract was awarded to China Aero Technology Import and Export Corporation at a negotiated price of 251,377,395 dollars, information minister Frank Nweke told reporters.

"This is a very clear demonstration of government commitment to ensuring that our armed forces are combat-ready at all times...and that they have the capacity and wherewithal to protect the territorial integrity of Nigeria," Nweke said.

He did not give further details.





All rights reserved. © 2005 Agence France-Presse.

 

[Hussain]

The Nigerian military leader was in pakistan recently discussing further defence co operation. Nigerian military personnel are already trained in Pakistan. Has Nigeria purchased a version of the F7MG that Pakistan currently operates?

 

[myskykk]

Really?? I got news that they bought F-8M (active) from SAC.

I think they will got FJ-17(Update) or attack L-15. While the same problem with Pakistan is whether they have enough money???

 

[Hussain]

The F7 has been quoted as the plane purchased.

 

[Berserk Fury]

lol
Chinese planes are very cheap and are multi-purposed though I don't think they have very good night ops abilities though or BVR target aquisition systems.

 

[SATAN]

Well, Nigeria's government has approved a $251 million purchase of 15 fighter and trainer aircraft from China, further strengthening ties between the two countries after a series of significant oil deals.

The 12 F-7NI multi-role combat aircraft and three FT-7NI trainer aircraft and associated equipment will be bought from China's National Aero-Technology Import and Export Corp. The F-7/J-7 is an upgraded version of the Soviet MiG-21 interceptor, with modernized avionics and weapons and a slight cranked-wing configuration.

 

[Berserk Fury]

lol F7's are no doubt decent aircrafts though they still are no match for the agile F-16.

 

[SATAN]

lol F7's are no doubt decent aircrafts though they still are no match for the agile F-16.

Whats your point? Or......you dont have one?

 

[Berserk Fury]

My point is that why don't they buy some cheaper aircraft or better aircraft.
F-7's are in the middle. xP

 

[corzair]

My point is that why don't they buy some cheaper aircraft or better aircraft.
F-7's are in the middle. xP

F-7's are cheap for a capable mach 2 fighter!

AIRFORCE Monthly has also mensioned the sale

 

[Elite Brain]

Yes, they are pretty cheap, plus Nigeria doesnt need hightech fighters. whos gonna attack'em? madagascar? This F-7 purchase is also linked to a major oil deal between them and the chinese and part of China's overall strategy to increase defense links with african countries.

 

[Berserk Fury]

Libya might attack them.
If there isn't a immenent threat of attack, then why buy planes? instead of boosting its army.

 

[Brit]

it seems likely that this is the same deal previously reported as J-8s but in fact related to J-7s. On the face of it, it doesn't seem like a good buy -nigeria's strategic needs are more in the air-ground arena -both maritime and in support of Nigeria's "peacekeeping" (hmmmm.....) habits. IMO.

 

[Berserk Fury]

My point is why would Nigeria need Mach 2 capable aircraft if it's purpose is defense? Nigeria is pretty small. Why don't they buy F-4's etc. or proven planes like the Panavia Tornado. I personally think it should focus on land forces as a few F-7's aren't gonna do much to a division-sized invasion force with mobile AA and SAM's.

 

[Brit]

Agreed. Su-25s seem like a more logical choice. No doubt Nigeria's chronic corruption problem played a part in the purchase choice.

 

[Berserk Fury]

Air-to-ground is more important so why not just buy some helos? maybe a few hinds for patrolling w/ AT missiles and unguided rockets.

 

[Shaheen]

why is Nigeria In such a Hurry!!!it Must wait for Jf-17 till 2007.

 

[PLA2025]

I don't think that Nigeria needs planes like the F-16 or so. I don't know whether you still can get brandnew F-4 Phantoms or F-5E Tigers but I guess the latest J-7 version is good enough for them. The Panavia Tornado? Eh...it is still not a cheap plane!

 

[SABRE]

I don't think that Nigeria needs planes like the F-16 or so. I don't know whether you still can get brandnew F-4 Phantoms or F-5E Tigers but I guess the latest J-7 version is good enough for them. The Panavia Tornado? Eh...it is still not a cheap plane!

No they dont need aircraft like F-16 nor U.S will sell them. Anyways they dont make new F-4s & F-5s & since U.S is not willing to sell them fighters, Russians are too expensive to buy & maintain the next best choice available at this moment is J-7/F-7 from China & China is also a willing seller.

But I think it would have been better if they purchase 2nd hand stuff. They can also get pretty good PAF & PLAAF 2nd hand J-7/F-7 versions starting 2006-7 when JF-17 rolls out.

 

[Chowdhury]

well wait and wait
until jf17 is there and get f7 at a more cheaper price
if then the PAF sells the F7 PG then buy them
as the jf17 way too expensive or no need for the NAF