Who knows.Any idea when we will listen any news??
May be by December end, may be by March. May be the deal collapse in final phase as has happened several times in past. But the need for more cargo aircrafts is there.
Who knows.Any idea when we will listen any news??
What’s about the eNews of the members khafee that Pakistan will getting surplus C-130 Hercules transport aircraft’s ?
I hope so there are alot surplus C130s out thereWho knows.
May be by December end, may be by March. May be the deal collapse in final phase as has happened several times in past. But the need for more cargo aircrafts is there.
I think if PAF look for new C130 from LM there shouldn't be an issue from US too but I feel PAF needs a bigger cargo like C17 in 5-7 in numberI doubt Pakistan will go for Chinese platforms for its transport fleet in any heavy way. The total airframe lifespan, cost per hour are very very important considerations for the lifespan of the platforms and one, where China is currently not competitive. Airframe lifespans of chinese aviation products are lower compared to their western competitors and that factors into the cost per hour calculations alot.
The recent decision to procure Embraer based platforms for its LRMP requirements, shows that for requirements where alot of flying hours are required, Pakistan will look towards the west. Just think about how many flying hours Pakistan's C130s have done, and realise that China cannot as yet produce a platform with that level of longevitiy for total flying hours, maintanance requirements, etc...
Low hour units such as AWE&Cs, Fighter jets will focus on China due to the high technology that China can provide.. High hour assets will be from the west.
i think H6s were longest lifespan jets china made sirI doubt Pakistan will go for Chinese platforms for its transport fleet in any heavy way. The total airframe lifespan, cost per hour are very very important considerations for the lifespan of the platforms and one, where China is currently not competitive. Airframe lifespans of chinese aviation products are lower compared to their western competitors and that factors into the cost per hour calculations alot.
The recent decision to procure Embraer based platforms for its LRMP requirements, shows that for requirements where alot of flying hours are required, Pakistan will look towards the west. Just think about how many flying hours Pakistan's C130s have done, and realise that China cannot as yet produce a platform with that level of longevitiy for total flying hours, maintanance requirements, etc...
Low hour units such as AWE&Cs, Fighter jets will focus on China due to the high technology that China can provide.. High hour assets will be from the west.
Remember their engines were significantly changed to turbofans as well.i think H6s were longest lifespan jets china made sir
Sir what are these 2 additional options, if you can share @Tipu7Our plans regarding C130 fleet expansion are still intact. Alongside, PAF is looking at two additional options for supplementing it's transport and cargo fleet.
That's so 1990s my dear.Y9 is a possibility with western engines and glass cockpits
IMO, for PAF we need a good decent fleet of transport aircraft as all the other military branches depend upon them. So, both Y-20 & KC-390 for PAF to acquire in good numbers to replace those C-130s and also because of the fact that Pakistan's relation with West may not be as good as they were in the 1980s.That's so 1990s my dear.
Y-20 or nothing.
KC-390 is a great option. Embraer desperately needs some monies.
I believe sone habibi country got their CASA aircraft converted into AC130 spooky like configuration.CN-235 & CN-295 are good for light transport as well as conversion for temporary reconnaissance air craft
The Pakistan state wants to expand it connectivity, trade and links in the region and through repurcussions of the same the world. If we want to do business on such a scale, we are going to have to acquire stronger military muscle. Therefore, it becomes essential to expand our sea force and the air force. Land force numbers/abilities can be played around with.the future
KC390 will replace C-130 in future. It has 2 engines, same ones on A320s which give it decent range, good service ceiling and speed characteristics.Sir what are these 2 additional options, if you can share @Tipu7
iMO C390 can be option but comparing to c130 they only have 2 engines.
Secondly we are missing larger plans which can be filled by Y20 or used IL68