Pakistan Army Aviation Corps - Updated

[Arsalan]

Very good and untill which time we start to replace when all of them crash one by one

If we do so, it will take decades even by this formula.

Mi17 have OVER 12000 copies flying all over the world. It is one of the most reliable medium lift helicopter. We do not have the funds or the need to REPLACE this fleet. Upgrade programs are carried out, perhaps some structural reinforcements (IF REQUIRED) will be what we see but replacing the entire fleet is some years away.

Remember that we have around 100 Mi17 choppers with PAA, that is a huge number. All i can see if PAA replacing a few older ones with new Mi17 (platform similarity is always a priority) and further modifying/upgrading the remaining ones. That too in some years time.

 

[Super Falcon]

Bhaim im saying which ard crashed atleast replace them with new helicopter for time being not saying replace it now it will take time but yearly we can replace 5 MI 17 it wont be burden on funds

 

[fatman17]

Bhaim im saying which ard crashed atleast replace them with new helicopter for time being not saying replace it now it will take time but yearly we can replace 5 MI 17 it wont be burden on funds

The attrition losses will be replaced with Mi17s

 

[fatman17]

Pakistan Army & Houbara Bustard Foundation International Pakistan will carry out 18th annual aerial seed broadcast in Cholistan desert.

Pakistan Army Mushshak aircraft will be used for aerial seeding of Mallah Berry, Phel, Dharman and Lathia plants.

Photo taken at Sheikh Zayed International Air Port (SZIAP) - Rahim Yar Khan on August 4, 2015.

 

[Super Falcon]

I wis

The attrition losses will be replaced with Mi17s

Hope they buy better than it

 

[hassan1]

 

[fatman17]

MILITARY & INTELLIGENCE
04:40 18.08.2015

The Department of Defense awarded a contract worth more than $85 million to Textron’s Bell Helicopter division to develop updates for weapons systems for the US and Pakistani helicopter fleets, the US Navy said in a press release.

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — In April 2015, the Department of State approved a $925 million foreign military sale to the Pakistan government for a fleet of attack helicopters and hellfire missiles. The principal contractors on that deal were Boeing, Bell, General Electric and Lockheed Martin.

The new contract calls on Bell to develop updates for weapons systems in support of the US Navy and Pakistani government helicopter fleets.

Bell’s work on the weapons systems will be performed in Fort Worth, Texas, and is expected to be completed in August 2020.



Read more: US Awards Bell Helicopter $85Mln to Upgrade Navy, Pakistan Weapons Systems / Sputnik International

 

[Signalian]

Crashes usually happen when the machine is not maintained properly. Mi-17 is the work horse of PA, can carry 25-30 troops, large enough to carry good amount of weapons/ammo and operate in most terrains. Still it should be phased out gradually with a newer heli if the life of entire fleet is ending in coming years.

 

[fatman17]

Snakes and Rotors: The USMC’s H-1 Helicopter Program

H-1 helos: AH-1Z & UH-1Y: The H-1 helicopter fleet of both the Navy and Pakistan will receive a boost through a $85.5 million contract to develop weapons systems for the aircraft as part of its system configuration set (SCS). The SCS intends to create prototypes for emerging operational requirements, with the majority of this contract covering acquisitions for the US Navy, with the contract set to run to 2020.

 

[Donatello]

So finally, work is starting on the AH-1Z for Pakistan. Hmm, nice and quiet.

 

[Hurter]

Snakes and Rotors: The USMC’s H-1 Helicopter Program

H-1 helos: AH-1Z & UH-1Y: The H-1 helicopter fleet of both the Navy and Pakistan will receive a boost through a $85.5 million contract to develop weapons systems for the aircraft as part of its system configuration set (SCS). The SCS intends to create prototypes for emerging operational requirements, with the majority of this contract covering acquisitions for the US Navy, with the contract set to run to 2020.

When Pakistan will get the delivery of Bell AH-1 SuperCobra?

 

[fatman17]

When Pakistan will get the delivery of Bell AH-1 SuperCobra?

Work has started. Stay tuned

 

[fatman17]

Flight Test Aerospace (Private) Limited, Pakistan, (FTA, Pakistan) is a subsidiary of Flight Test Aerospace, Incorporated (FTA , Inc).We are registered with Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) .

In 2008, FTA Inc. was incorporated as an S-Corporation and its scope broadened to include maintenance and logistical support for a variety of military and governmental agencies programs in aviation.

In 2008, FTA joined the Northrop Grumman, Counter-Narcotics Global Support (CNGS) as a logistics supplier of MI-17 components and spare parts.

In 2009, through Team CNGS, FTA began an ambitious program to undertake the 1,500-hours overhaul of Pakistan’s Army Aviation Command (PAAC) fleet of MI-17s.

In 2013 FTA overhauled Government of Punjab MI-17 helicopter. Furthermore several important studies were carried out by FTA Inc. for up gradation of Pakistan’s Army Aviation Command Aircraft.

FTA’s performance in support of Pakistan Army Aviation Command’s Mi-17 helicopters includes:

Repaired, overhauled, modified eighteen (18) AAC Mi-17 helicopters.

Identified and resolved discrepant aircraft component passports, undocumented parts, and suspect parts.

Procured, inspected, and delivered 472 authentic replacement and spare parts, with all requisite passports and technical documentation, for AAC Mi-17 helicopters.

Properly transported via ground and air AAC’s helicopters from Qasim Air Base (AB) to FTA’s partner overhaul facilities in the Russian Federation (RF).

Provided responsive in-country warranty support for all Mi-17 repair/overhaul services and replacement/spare parts.

Performed a Technical Assessment of entire AAC fleet of 56 Mi-17 (5 variants) helicopters.

Conducted a Feasibility Study to evaluate AAC capability to establish an indigenous certified Mi-17 overhaul capability.

With our new broadened scope focusing on maintenance and logistics of Russian helicopters, Flight Test Aerospace has solidified agreements with OEM authorities “Joint Stock Company (JSC), OPK Oboronprom”, JSC “Helicopter Services Company”, “FSUE Rosoboronexport and JSC 356 ARP (Aircraft Repair Plant), Engels, Saratov.

Besides, it has contracts with renowned overhaul plants within and outside the Russian Federation. Logistics and Global Supply Chain Management


FTA Pakistan is pleased to inform its valued customers on the availability of more than 200 line item of Mi 8, Mi 17, Spare Parts & Maintenance Kits ex-warehouse for immediate delivery with competitive pricing on FOB bases.

 

[fatman17]

Areas of Specialization in Support of Pakistan Armed Forces MI-17 Helicopter

It includes:-

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Complete Logistic Support including spares and services support.

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Overhaul maintenance and technical support.

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Pilots and maintenance personal basic, advance and NVG training.

MI-17 Helicopter Upgradation

This includes reconfiguring cockpit panels with:-

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Non-metric display instruments.

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Intercom systems.

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Communication and navigation Avionics.

Establishment of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Facilities at 503 AviationBase Workshop

Flight Test Aerospace, Pakistan has secured the services of key senior Mi-17 engineers and corporate managers to provide both technical and managerial expertise in support of the Mi-17 aircraft.

Based on the current evolutions, FTA has proposed to PAAC, a plan to establish an MRO capability at the 503 ABW able to support major repairs and overhaul of Mi-17 aircraft on a continuing basis. The proposal is under evaluation at appropriate level.

Now completed and operational.

 

[fatman17]

With so much invested in the Mi17 platform it is very difficult to switch platforms because of a couple of unfortunate accidents.