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Pakistan facing numerous challenges: Sandila
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KARACHI - Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Asif Sandila has said the country is faced with traditional and a host of non-traditional challenges, however, under the guidance of the government’s policies, Pakistan Navy is currently engaged in executing its designated efforts to meet the challenges at national as well as regional level, and will continue to play its due role in future too.
The naval chief said this on Wednesday while addressing the annual efficiency competition parade and awards ceremony of Pakistan Navy for the year 2012 held at PN Dockyard. “To pick up the gauntlet of participating in naval operations to combat terrorism and international piracy in collaboration with allied navies, Pakistan Navy’s regular contribution as well as commanding Task Forces 150 and 151 is ample acknowledgement of PN’s high professional standards as well as endeavor to establish peace in the region”, he added.
The efficiency parade, held every year, signifies the professional achievements of PN fleet units over the last 12 months. Fleet units, which excel in various categories, are awarded shields to acknowledge their outstanding performances, besides boosting healthy competition within the Command, an ISPR release said. The chief of the naval staff said that we bow our heads in expressing our gratitude to the Almighty for endowing upon us the opportunity to observe and celebrate the conclusion of another year of professional dedication; simultaneously, it is a day for expressing not only our firm resolve that during the new year too we shall not only take up the mantle of gradually enhancing our professional standards but also endeavor to apply ourselves dedicatedly towards the accomplishment of our professional goals with even greater commitment. While paying tribute to the brave officers, sailors and men who laid down their lives while defending against terror attacks, the naval chief said in the prevailing milieu, Pakistan Navy had undertaken a number of steps but to effectively counter the prevailing threat, preparation to meet challenges is a persistent effort, constant vigilance and preparedness can make national defence impregnable.
He added that apart from Pakistan fleet’s various successful operations, the effective execution of exercises RIBAT and SEASPARK are the prominent achievements. Additionally, missile and torpedo firings have played an effective role in enhancing our war preparedness, confidence and training. He commended the Fleet Command for undertaking the noble task of providing fresh drinking water to the residents of Gwadar and supporting own countrymen. The induction of the Modified P3C aircraft and PNS AZMAT in Pakistan Naval Fleet during 2012 is a significant landmark. Additionally, with the construction of PNS ASLAT and PNS DEHSHAT [FAC (M)] at Karachi shipyard, which will be formally inducted in PN Fleet in 2013, our defence capabilities will be further augmented. This year, ATR-72 aircraft will join PN and replace the ageing Fokkers.
He said the rapid changes in the technologies for defence equipment, especially maritime warfare and latest developments in naval strategies, demand optimum professional capabilities and the highest level of proficiency. Commander Pakistan Fleet, Vice Admiral Zakaullah, in his welcome address, recounted the operational achievements of PN Fleet during the year 2012. In the end, the Chief Guest Admiral Mohammad Asif Sandila gave away the shields and congratulated all the efficiency winners.


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A second hand ATR 72-500 is being sought by the Navy that has both passenger and cargo carrying facility.
 
no not at all if you watched crash documentary of ATR-72 :lol:

engineer think same as you that's why its crashed on sea :D

The ATR 72 was developed from the ATR 42 in order to increase the seating capacity (48 to 78) by stretching the fuselage by 4.5 metres (15 ft), increasing the wingspan
 
The ATR 72 was developed from the ATR 42 in order to increase the seating capacity (48 to 78) by stretching the fuselage by 4.5 metres (15 ft), increasing the wingspan

yes sir but you can't use technical staff and parts of each other both are totally different . tuninter air ATR 72 was crashed because fuel gauge of atr-42 was installed by engineers and maintenance .:frown:



On 6 August 2005, Tuninter Flight 1153, a Tuninter ATR 72 en route from Bari, Italy, to Djerba, Tunisia, ditched in the Mediterranean Sea about 18 miles (29 km) from the city of Palermo. Sixteen of the 39 people on board died. The accident resulted from engine fuel exhaustion due to the installation of fuel quantity indicators designed for the ATR 42 in the larger ATR 72.
 
Fuel gauge showed different readings because the tank volume in 72 is larger than 42. So the volume was calibrated wrongly by the fuel indicator.

A fair few mechanical systems on both the aircraft are similar, the cockpits are same, basic flight systems, fuselage cross section, landing gears etc etc. The engines are basically the same model as well except for a few changes and different power output. The type rating is also same for both aircraft.
 
What was the role of the fokker aircraft in the navy?
was it just for transport?


And If the ATR is used then we can safely assume that its not a ASW version that Turkish and other navies ordered...
 
What was the role of the fokker aircraft in the navy?
was it just for transport?


And If the ATR is used then we can safely assume that its not a ASW version that Turkish and other navies ordered...

It is also used as MPA. A couple examples also have FLIR installed on them.
 
What was the role of the fokker aircraft in the navy? was it just for transport?

ASW and possibly Transport, PN has its needed requirements, quesition is why didn't PN not look in CN-235/CN-295 from the point of view that Air Force is also operating CN235 in Transport Role. PAF can help PN initially in maintenance. I heard people saying due to Europeans components well ATR-72 also is French/Italian so what is the point when people say Western [Euro/US].

We shouldn't be looking at Turkey they have their requirements they have both CN-235 and ATR-72 as ASW/MPA. In context of Pakistan, I believe CN-235 is much better as well as Fleet commonality.
 
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