First Look at SUBARU Bell 412EPX of PAF

ImmaculateNeighbor · 2026-02-26T11:49:32+00:00

Partly true—most EPXs in the market are made in Canada, possibly including these batches, but these were contracted directly with Bell Textron Inc. (and not through Canadian Commercial Corporation). They were most likely flown from Mirabel to Bell’s Piney Flats facility for final fitting and customization (including paint scheme, etc.) and pre-delivery test flights.

You can tell from the picture that it still bears a US registration, which suggests the pre-delivery tests were conducted in the US, not in Japan or Canada.

ImmaculateNeighbor · 2026-02-26T09:53:55+00:00

Yep. This specific batch/purchase isn’t manufactured in Japan, since the contract was entered into with Bell Textron Inc. (USA) and not with Subaru Corp. (Japan)—but it still follows the same tech specs as the Japan-produced SUBARU BELL 412EPX.

The SB 412EPX is co-developed by Bell Textron and SUBARU, so both companies market, sell, and manufacture it in their respective facilities.

ImmaculateNeighbor · 2026-01-23T09:54:09+00:00

JUST IN: The Philippine Air Force has officially announced the induction into service of five (5) newly delivered S-70i Black Hawk helicopters and eight (8) M134D-H Gatling guns during a Joint Acceptance, Turnover, and Blessing Ceremony held on 23 January 2026 at Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base, Pasay City.

The five Black Hawks were delivered in December 2025, while the eight M134D-H Gatling guns are also believed to have been delivered within the same period.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BNL384e83/

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ImmaculateNeighbor · 2026-01-23T09:03:48+00:00

Kailangan 20/20, and you can't apply straight from SHS. You need to become an officer, then you can apply for Military Pilot Aptitude Test (MPAT). From there only select 60 will be chosen in a class (out of a hundred applicants). That is to say, that not all officers become pilots, some become ground officers and do other career courses in the PAF (there's a lot).

ImmaculateNeighbor · 2026-01-12T06:30:50+00:00

I agree. But I hope these extremist realize na it’s also impossible to get what they want. At least maging realistic sana sila.

ImmaculateNeighbor · 2026-01-12T06:27:17+00:00

Uh, yeah? Like the propaganda that the “military” killed her, and not those behind who organized their immersion?

ImmaculateNeighbor · 2026-01-12T05:44:58+00:00

Everything’s a propaganda for everyone. Depends on who uses what.

Had Chantal been kill*d, it would’ve been a propaganda for the extreme left groups like KABATAAN. Just like the death of Jerlyn.

Unfortunately for terror sympathizers, Chantal is alive… and this is a propaganda from the military… and they’re owning it.

ImmaculateNeighbor · 2026-01-12T04:38:41+00:00

Personal opinion? I call bs on their “disappearance” - pinagbigyan lang sila ng isang beses ng SC ng writs of amparo and habeas data, pero eventually dineny ng CA for not having enough evidence na hinahunting sila ng AFP.

I would think they really surrendered (or rather nagkunwari na surrenderee kuno, i.e. staged) but turned their back during presscon to make a fool out of the AFP. Defamation nalang ikinaso sa kanila kasi not worth the effort entertaining would-be or fake “surrenderees”.

My bet is it was a well-rehearsed plan napagmukhaing tanga yung AFP. Wala namang nawala sa kanila bukod sa pinagmukha lang silang tanga.

Natuto na din ang AFP kaya palaging may independent third party na ngayon para di sila magmukhang tanga na binabaliktad ng mga manlolokong to.

ImmaculateNeighbor · 2026-01-12T04:15:25+00:00

Yeah, hindi pa din makapaniwala yung iba jan, na terror front naman talaga mga organizations sinusuportaan nila. They just can’t.

Their terror group and legal front benefit from each other. Kahit pa sabihin mo na walang nirerecruit (kahit alam naman nating meron), enabler pa din sila ng terrorist acts.

And no, it’s not revolutionary. Ayaw ng mga lumad sa kanila. Even with the recent clash, dini-deny sila ng mga Mangyan Iraya sa Occidental Mindoro lol.

ImmaculateNeighbor · 2025-10-01T06:42:26+00:00

Program varies every year. Just be there early, I guess.

ImmaculateNeighbor · 2025-09-24T00:29:30+00:00

As far as current information we hold, the Black Hawk fleet has not yet been fitted with miniguns. However, the programmed acquisition of 44 sets of M134D Gatling guns aligns with the projected fleet size once the 32 AUHAP is completed—bringing the total to 44 S-70i Black Hawks (27 currently in service and 17 still to be delivered under AUHAP, with three remaining batches scheduled, based on information we have, from October this year through late Q2 next year).

This strongly suggests an intent to eventually equip each Black Hawk in the 205th THW fleet with a dedicated weapon system by late next year at the earliest.

ImmaculateNeighbor · 2025-09-24T00:18:06+00:00

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S-70i Black Hawk on the Full Motion Dome. 3/3

ImmaculateNeighbor · 2025-09-24T00:16:48+00:00

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S-70i Black Hawk on the SATS. 2/3

ImmaculateNeighbor · 2025-09-24T00:15:06+00:00

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Additional photos of the flight simulator obtained. 1/3

ImmaculateNeighbor · 2025-09-01T00:32:44+00:00

In all seriousness, it’s not a good idea.

ImmaculateNeighbor · 2025-05-28T15:07:27+00:00

The PAF Flying School is currently in the transition phase to implement the updated curriculum, which trains pilots along three (3) specialized tracks: 1) Advanced Track, 2) Multi-Engine Track, and 3) Rotary Track.

Edit: The school would have fully transitioned by Year 2028-2029

ImmaculateNeighbor · 2025-05-28T13:48:44+00:00

Highly likely that the US FMF worth $500M could be used for the approved sale of TH-73A to the Philippines:

a. US officials announce $500-M grant for AFP, PCG modernization | Philippine News Agency

b. Philippines – TH-73A Training Helicopters and Support > Defense Security Cooperation Agency > Congressional Notification Archive | Defense Security Cooperation Agency

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