SayethWhaaaa 245 Posted October 16, 2011 Since when do they have a C-5? I didn't think there were any in service outside the USAF... http://www.defensenews.com/story.php?i=7643888&c=AIR&s=ASI Is this a mistake because it comes from a PAF spokesperson directly. It doesn't sound right... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
B52STRATO 215 Posted October 16, 2011 So strange. I do not see the United States lend one of their "Galaxy" to the Filipinos... perhaps is it a "chartere"d aircraft for a short time and still wearing the USAF markings Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slartibartfast 153 Posted October 16, 2011 Also remember that some Air Forces name their aircraft differently for example the F-18 Hornet in Candian service is CF-118 or was... This could mean the Nomad that they have in service or it could be that locally they call the C-130H a C-5... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Hans Topp 115 Posted October 16, 2011 I believe the same Starblast, in Spain, the F-18 we call c-15 (caza 15) 15th fighter in the spanish air force, the c-130 is the t-10 the 10th transport..... The C-5 needs a big airstrip and i don't know how biggers are the philipines airbases?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SayethWhaaaa 245 Posted October 16, 2011 (edited) No, it's not a local convention like Spain. They refer to their C-130s by that designation and the Nomads by their original N-22 designation. In fact, I'm pretty sure there aren't any local designators for their aircraft like that. It just seemed like an odd thing to say for an Air Force official. Edited October 16, 2011 by ZmelliFahrdz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shotdown 8 Posted October 16, 2011 It must be a mistake. Considering what that report says about Philippine Air Force lack of money, I can't imagine them buying something as big and expensive as a C-5. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DWCAce 19 Posted October 17, 2011 The C-5 Galaxy is only used by the USAF. I'm sure their C-5 is something completely different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted October 17, 2011 When it comes to airlift, they only have 3 types. C-130s, F-27/28s, and N-22 Nomads. They have like 2 each of the former, and about a dozen of the latter at most. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Veltro2k 6,315 Posted October 17, 2011 rgr that all they have is second hand C-130's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JediMaster 451 Posted October 18, 2011 So C-5 is probably the local designation for the either the 130 or one of the other 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SayethWhaaaa 245 Posted October 19, 2011 Swing and a miss. There is no C-5 designation in use, at least, not in regards to airlift. This was a mistake on the part of the official apparently... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
