Pakistan Army Aviation Corps - Updated

[Sulman Badshah]

Any info @ deliveries of 2nd n 3rd Z10.....?

Three z10 were given as gift. First was delivered before 23rd March while remaining two were expected to be delivered by he end of this year.

All three Z10 have been delivered ... and all of them were delivered at the same time

 

[fatman17]

Bell EP412 low over the mountains

 

[mingle]

but their airframe looks not bad

It's an old pic

 

[fatman17]

Z8B Super Frelon another transport option for the army. A western power plant would be a additional benefit.

 

[Quwa]

Pak Army, Navy and AF should consider standardizing on identical platforms. On the utility helicopter front it ought to be a single type such that the whole force saves on maintenance and operating costs. Also, the three service arms (plus some civilian and LEAs) can produce a large requirement together, 100-150 aircraft.

 

[fatman17]

Pak Army, Navy and AF should consider standardizing on identical platforms. On the utility helicopter front it ought to be a single type such that the whole force saves on maintenance and operating costs. Also, the three service arms (plus some civilian and LEAs) can produce a large requirement together, 100-150 aircraft.

Makes economic sense but certain requirements may be different for each arm.
Common platforms so far are the Mi 17s for the army and airforce.
Alouette IIIs for all 3 arms except the army which is replacing them. NDMA has 10 of these Swiss donated Alouette IIIs.
The Z9ec is a very good platform to be had by all 3 arms and is available in different configurations.

 

[fatman17]

Army’s work horse.

 

[nomi007]

@fatman17
is pakistan is using Hydra 70
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydra_70

 

[fatman17]

@fatman17
is pakistan is using Hydra 70
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydra_70

I've asked the same question

 

[fatman17]

Helo seen at Isbd. SPD

 

[fatman17]

The latest image (July 2015) suggested an improved Z-10 is under development and a prototype has flown. It appears to feature an improved targeting system and a new 23mm gun.

- Last Updated 7/31/15

 

[Arsalan]

The latest image (July 2015) suggested an improved Z-10 is under development and a prototype has flown. It appears to feature an improved targeting system and a new 23mm gun.

- Last Updated 7/31/15

PAA already giving there feedback?

Not likely off course, they could not have made the modification based on our trails with in such a short period and got the prototype flying. However this do indicates the intention of future modifications and some will surely be influenced by PAA since we will be testing them in war and also are poised to be an export customer.

 

[fatman17]

PAA already giving there feedback?

Not likely off course, they could not have made the modification based on our trails with in such a short period and got the prototype flying. However this do indicates the intention of future modifications and some will surely be influenced by PAA since we will be testing them in war and also are poised to be an export customer.

It's likely which also may mean that additional Z10s may only be inducted after such modifications.

 

[Arsalan]

It's likely which also may mean that additional Z10s may only be inducted after such modifications.

And so we will be asking US to speed up the delivery of the Cobras if possible. Also may see increased activitiy with Russia as the deal for Mi-35 is almost finalized as per reports.

 

[Quwa]

What would be the optimal number of attack helicopters in the Pakistan Army, not including current AH-1s. It's a little difficult to understand how the PA is actually thinking.

Is it looking to put a greater emphasis on combat aviation such that it'd have gunship formations backing armoured columns?

I'd like to think that PA is looking to build a large gunship force composed of 100+ WZ-10s (acquired over the long-term), but I have no evidence indicating that is the case. Can this happen?