+SayethWhaaaa Posted October 16, 2011 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... Quote
B52STRATO Posted October 16, 2011 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 Quote
Slartibartfast Posted October 16, 2011 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... Quote
Hans Topp Posted October 16, 2011 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?? Quote
+SayethWhaaaa Posted October 16, 2011 Author 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 Quote
shotdown Posted October 16, 2011 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. Quote
+DWCAce Posted October 17, 2011 Posted October 17, 2011 The C-5 Galaxy is only used by the USAF. I'm sure their C-5 is something completely different. Quote
+JediMaster Posted October 17, 2011 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. Quote
+Veltro2k Posted October 17, 2011 Posted October 17, 2011 rgr that all they have is second hand C-130's Quote
+JediMaster Posted October 18, 2011 Posted October 18, 2011 So C-5 is probably the local designation for the either the 130 or one of the other 2. Quote
+SayethWhaaaa Posted October 19, 2011 Author 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... Quote
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