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Basler Turbo USA is offering 2 BT-67 MPA and 2 BT-67 FLIR Gunship for the PAF LRPA Program

Basler Turbo Conversions of Oshkosh, Wisconsin USA is offering two BT-67 Maritime

Patrol Aircraft plus two BT-67 FLIR Gunship for the Philippine Air Force s Long Range Patrol

Aircraft acquisition program. The four BT-67 aircraft will be capable in conducting aerial maritime

patrol over the EEZ, ECS and the Kalayaan Island Group of the Philippines. This offer can be an

affordable and a fast implementation solution to the long running PAF LRPA acquisition saga.

Possible MPA configuration

The Basler BT-67 s affordability and capabilities as a Multi Mission Aircraft will enable the

Philippines to buy more of the aircraft, or use the savings to buy other needed defense

equipment. The BT-67 MPA, with additional sensors as compared to the BT-67 FLIR Gunship,

can be a good long range Maritime Patrol and ISR Aircraft platform.

Basler Turbo Conversions has sold more than 63 BT-67 s worldwide so far. The Basler

BT-67 has been used by the U.S.A.F. SOF Command, U.S. Department of State and U.S.

Forest Service, and is widely used by the Thailand and Colombia Air Forces. Other Air Forces

using the Basler BT-67 are that of Mauritania, Mali, El Salvador, and Guatemala. The BT-67

equipped with electronics, sensors and tail/nose booms has been widely used by Scientific, and

Geophysical Survey companies. Commercial cargo airlines, some of which also ferry

passengers in combi configuration, has attained 98% availability operating in rough areas.

FLIR  Gunship

In the Philippine Air Force, the Basler BT-67 MPA and FLIR Gunship versions can

supplement their other aircraft in Combat Air Support, Maritime Patrol, Transport and other

missions. The Basler BT-67 has been fitted with belly hard points that can carry 11,000+ lbs

while wing hard points has been certified for 100 lbs per side on wing tips, and 500 lbs per side

on the outer wings. These capabilities open up opportunities for future fittings and certifications

for additional sensors, and even weapons systems.

The BT-67 s most important advantages are its

1. Capability 40 troop or 18 (C-47 type) litters capacity; 10,000 lb. payload over 650 nautical

miles or 2,600 lb. payload over 1875 nautical miles (with long range tanks); loiter time of over

target of 10.3 hours (with 45 minute reserve, using long range tanks); and Cargo Deck of 7 feet

width at floor level, 6.5 feet height, 42 feet length for a total 1225 Cubic Feet internal volume.

2. Affordability - With its low acquisition, operating and maintenance costs, coupled to its long

service life, as proven in many Air Forces, is the solution to many of the Philippine Air Force s

wide spectrum mission requirements.

3. Reliability The average mission capability rate over the worldwide BT-67 fleet is at over

95% including operations in isolated areas. The U.S. Air Force BT-67 availability rate was 100%

during the 3 years that they operated it. BT-67 has 98% availability rate in airliner service.

4. Deliverability The Basler BT-67 can usually be delivered within 1 year after the contract is

signed, and available via U.S. Foreign Military Sales.

5. Maintainability - Basler Turbo has eighteen 40-foot containers of parts, plus a large parts

warehouse that are available within 24 hours worldwide via air courier delivery, for the past

almost 30 years.

Other Basler BT-67 Advantages are

1. Fully customizable configurations as per client exact requirements.

2. Rough-field STOL in such an aircraft size with low stall speed and low approach speed

suitable for Maritime Patrol.

3. Autonomous engine self-start capability for remote areas operations.

4. Industry leading service from Basler with widely-available aviation parts.

5. Easy-access service panels that allows for over-the-wing refueling and repairs eliminating the

need for special equipment.

6. Engine-exhaust-vent-over-the-wing design significantly reduce IR signature to ground sensors

for lowered MANPADS vulnerability.

7. Basler Turbo Conversions can service the BT-67 wherever with engine overhaul and heavy

maintenance shops worldwide.

The BT-67 is fitted with all new two(2) proven reliable Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-

67R engines with Hartzell 5-blade aluminum reversing propeller. It has digital avionics with Full

IFR Multi Function Displays, GPS, Weather radar, and HF radio, with full spectrum options

available. The digital instrument panel and exterior lighting is Night Vision Goggles compatible.

The BT-67 is Stage III quiet, and certified for known ice conditions. The BT-67 also has

new De-icing, Air conditioning, Stall Warning, Oxygen supply, Fire monitoring, with the engine

nacelles and radome made of composite material.

Both the BT-67 Maritime Patrol version and the BT-67 FLIR Gunship version can do

aerial maritime/ground monitoring and patrol, using the FLIR ball sensors that is common to

both. The FLIR Gunship carries additional weapons, while the Maritime Patrol version carries

additional sensors and electronics. The BT-67 can go out to the extremes of our EEZ, Kalayaan

Island Group, and Philippine Rise ECS then loiter for 8 Hours.

The BT-67 FLIR Gunship version configuration is being improved by Basler Turbo with

the addition of a Syzygy Weapons Interface equipped with Mission Management Software, Bus

Interface to FLIR EO/IR and Rail System, Slight Alignment for use with Gun System and EO/IR,

and MA4B 14" NATO Ejector Racks. This will provide more accuracy to the 20mm guns.

For the BT-67 Maritime Patrol version, Basler Turbo has configured it with a WGS Patrol

Package that includes:

• Europa
• Workstations
• FLIR HD
• Selex Seaspray
• ELINT
• COMINT
• Magnetic Anomaly Detector
• Bouy Deployment System
• Bouy Transceiver System
• Downlink System
• Tactical Data Link
• AIS Receiver
• DSLR Cameras & Camcorders
• Multi Media Projectors
• BTC Installation
• Search Radar Radome

WGS  Station

It also includes Ground Stations - Fixed Ground Stations, Mobile Ground Stations, and

Man Portable Ground Stations.

Basler Turbo USA is offering the BT-67 Gunship(FLIR-equipped) for Combat Air Support, Maritime Patrol and Transport to the Philippine Department of National Defense

Basler Turbo Conversions of Oshkosh, Wisconsin USA is offering its FLIR-equipped BT-67 Gunship to the Philippine Department of National Defense for Combat Air Support, Maritime Patrol and Transport. The BT-67 FLIR Gunship will be helpful in upgrading the air capabilities of the Armed Forces of the Philippines at a very affordable level, and at a fast implementation timetable.

Basler BT-67 Fantasma FLIR Gunship, Fuerza Aérea Colombiana

The Basler BT-67 FLIR Gunship’s affordability and capabilities as a Multi Mission Aircraft will enable the Philippines to either buy more of the aircraft, or use the savings to buy other needed defense equipment. Using just one aircraft type for multiple missions will also simplify and lower the cost of maintenance and logistics support. With additional sensors, the BT-67 FLIR Gunship has also a good potential as a long range Maritime Patrol and ISR Aircraft platform.

Basler Turbo Conversions has sold more than 63 BT-67’s worldwide so far. The Basler BT-67 has been used by the U.S.A.F. SOF Command, U.S. Department of State and U.S. Forest Service, and is widely used by the Thailand and Colombia Air Forces. Other Air Forces using the Basler BT-67 are that of Mauritania, Mali, El Salvador, and Guatemala. It is widely used by Scientific, and Geophysical Survey companies specially in the Polar regions, aside from many commercial cargo airlines, some of which also ferry passengers in “combi” configuration.

In the Philippine Air Force, the Basler BT-67 FLIR Gunship can supplement the OV-10, SF-260W and MD-500 in Combat Air Support miisions, offering significantly higher payload and loiter time plus FLIR capabilities. In Maritime Patrol missions, the BT-67 FLIR Gunship can supplement the OV-10, BN Islander and S-211, offering significantly higher loiter time plus the new capability of FLIR sensors for longer ranged detection and monitoring. In Transport missions, it can supplement the Nomad, Fokker F27, CN-212, C-295 and C-130; and a possible replacement for transport aircraft scheduled for decommissioning. The BT-67 FLIR Gunship is a proven rough field STOL aircraft from the Tropics to the Arctic, and can also supplement the air support assets in the PNP, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Navy and Philippine Army.

The Basler BT-67 has been fitted with belly hard points that can carry 11,000+ lbs while wing hard points has been certified for 100 lbs per side on wing tips, and 500 lbs per side on the outer wings. These capabilities open up opportunities for future fittings and certifications for additional sensors, and even weapons systems.

The BT-67 FLIR Gunship’s most important advantages are its

1. Cost – It is priced lower as compared to smaller transport aircraft but with a higher 40 troop capacity; 10,000 lb. payload over 650 nautical miles or 2,600 lb. payload over 1875 nautical miles (with long range tanks); and Cargo Deck of 7 feet width at floor level, 6.5 feet height, 42 feet length for a total 1225 Cubic Feet internal volume.

2. Reliability – With the U.S. Air Force, BT-67 availability rate was 100% during the 3 years that they operated it.

3. Deliverability – The Basler BT-67 can usually be delivered within 1 year after the contract is signed.

Other advantages of the Basler BT-67 include

1. Fully customizable configuration as per client exact requirements.

2. Rough-field STOL in such an aircraft size with low stall speed and low approach speed suitable for Maritime Patrol.

3. Industry leading service from Basler Turbo Conversions LLC with widely-available aviation parts.

4. Engine-exhaust-vent-over-the-wing design significantly reduce IR signature to ground sensors for lowered MANPADS vulnerability.

U.S. Department of State Air Wing Basler BT-67 refueling

On Board Oxygen Generator System (OBOGS) for high altitude flying

The BT-67 FLIR Gunship is fitted with 2 proven reliable Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67R engines with Hartzell 5-blade aluminum reversing propeller. It has digital avionics with Full IFR Multi Function Displays, GPS, Weather radar, and HF radio, with full spectrum options available. The digital instrument panel and exterior lighting is Night Vision Goggles compatible. The BT-67 is Stage III quiet, and certified for known ice conditions.

The BT-67 FLIR Gunship has De-icing, Air conditioning, Stall Warning, Oxygen supply, Fire monitoring, with the engine nacelles and radome made of composite material.

The Basler BT-67 FLIR Gunship’s Mission Spectrum includes personnel and cargo transport, parachute operations, aerial patrol, medical evacuation, remote area delivery and support, and cloud seeding, among others. With additional options, the Basler BT-67 can be configured as a Firebomber, and as a long range Multi Mission Patrol Aircraft.

Basler BT-67 digital glass instrument panel, with Night Vision Goggles compatible mode

Two cargo deck seating options, among other configurations

BT-67 with water bomber belly tank option

Wide standard cargo door that can be fitted with a ramp

BT-67 Gunship/CAS configuration option

Possible BT-67 Multi Mission Patrol Aircraft configuration option

The Basler BT-67 FLIR Gunship offers an excellent cost-effective and capable Multi Mission Aircraft package for the Philippines that has limited financial resources to meet a very challenging defense capability upgrading endeavor.

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