AH-1Z Viper, 1000 Hellfire II Missiles approved for sale to Pakistan.

[kaku1]

yeah i am new but i knew only this indian are the most loser nation in the world

Okey. How so?

 

[NKVD]

But I still want MMR on LCH. Thats a major drawback.

Maybe one area it Lacks but that can be corrected in future Variants

 

[shaheenmissile]

BTW, I don't suppose Pakistan is going to order attack helicopters from multiple sources because Turkey/Pakistan like countries don't have such luxury to waste own resources to order different kind of attack helicopters from various countries which costs too much for maintenance, training and logistics.

USA advantages: Having a family of Cobra series in Pakistani inventory would decrease training and maintenance costs.
Chinese advantages: Gifted 3 attack copters.
Turkish advantages: Offering gift + ToT

The Biggest problem with any USA weapon is Sanctions which they keep imposing on us .
Chinese and Russian weapons wont have that threat and Apart from Engine the Turkish heli wont have that threat either.

 

[AliWaqar]

bcz i work with indians thats y i know them

 

[kaku1]

bcz i work with indians thats y i know them

So, did they same think about you?

 

[WAJsal]

PHOTO: PAKISTANTODAY

The US State Department has approved Pakistan’s request to purchase US-made attack helicopters, missiles and other equipment valued at almost $1 billion, aimed at fighting insurgent’s in the country.

US defence companies are currently involved in a three-way tussle with Russia and China to sell weapons to Pakistan which is further complicated by the need to avoid upsetting India and its even larger arms’ import market.

Read: ‘Pakistan trying to sell small arms to S Arabia’

The Pentagon on Monday said that Pakistan had requested 15 AH-1Z Viper helicopters made by the Bell arm of Textron Inc alongside 1,000 Hellfire missiles produced by Lockheed Martin Corp and a host of other communications and training equipment with valued at a total of $952 million, according to a notification to Congress, which approves every sale.

Read: These are the countries exporting weapons to Pakistan and India

The deal would be structured as a foreign military sale between the two governments.

“This proposed sale of helicopters and weapon systems will provide Pakistan with military capabilities in support of its counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations in South Asia,” said the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, which oversees US military exports.

Read: US gives ‘leftover’ arms to Pakistan

The United States, in January of this year handed over serviceable weapons, ammunition and other sophisticated military equipment to Pakistan that was being used by the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) troops in Afghanistan.
US State Department approves Pakistan's request for arms worth $1b - The Express Tribune

Good , @Pomegranate , @Akheilos , @DESERT FIGHTER , @Zarvan , @Color_Less_Sky , @Menace2Society , @Green Arrow , @rockstar08 , @قناص @Jazzbot , @IrbiS .......

 

[rockstar08]

Wow , now that is some Imran khan turn from US ... oh i mean a U-turn ...
first they refused to sell those AH-1Z Viper and now they are willing to ... its interesting ...

@Horus @Irfan Baloch @Oscar @Jungibaaz @Jango @Bratva your thoughts ... ?

 

[kaonalpha]

Yeah I think the others beat you to it before you posted this thread.

 

[Kabira]

Free? In that case I am happy!

 

[root]

Helicopters looks good.Quality stuff.These helicopters will surely help Pakistan fight against terror.

 

[Abingdonboy]

Most powerful Army Aviation in the region from Middle east to Asia Pacific will use 5 attack helis and all for different purposes. U.S. and Russia are the only countries who are using 5X Gunship platforms rest of all are 3X like France and Britian... In our region Pakistan will become 1st .... hellya!

This is hardly something to brag about, this is more indicative of poor planning and limited budgets and this is just a maintenance and logistical headache for the PAA in the long term. Massive armies like the US and Russia actually only operate 1 or 2 types of attack helo NOT five.

 

[DANGER-ZONE]

PHOTO: PAKISTANTODAY

The US State Department has approved Pakistan’s request to purchase US-made attack helicopters, missiles and other equipment valued at almost $1 billion, aimed at fighting insurgent’s in the country.

US defence companies are currently involved in a three-way tussle with Russia and China to sell weapons to Pakistan which is further complicated by the need to avoid upsetting India and its even larger arms’ import market.

Read: ‘Pakistan trying to sell small arms to S Arabia’

The Pentagon on Monday said that Pakistan had requested 15 AH-1Z Viper helicopters made by the Bell arm of Textron Inc alongside 1,000 Hellfire missiles produced by Lockheed Martin Corp and a host of other communications and training equipment with valued at a total of $952 million, according to a notification to Congress, which approves every sale.

Read: These are the countries exporting weapons to Pakistan and India

The deal would be structured as a foreign military sale between the two governments.

“This proposed sale of helicopters and weapon systems will provide Pakistan with military capabilities in support of its counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations in South Asia,” said the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, which oversees US military exports.

Read: US gives ‘leftover’ arms to Pakistan

The United States, in January of this year handed over serviceable weapons, ammunition and other sophisticated military equipment to Pakistan that was being used by the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) troops in Afghanistan.
US State Department approves Pakistan's request for arms worth $1b - The Express Tribune

Good , @Pomegranate , @Akheilos , @DESERT FIGHTER , @Zarvan , @Color_Less_Sky , @Menace2Society , @Green Arrow , @rockstar08 , @قناص @Jazzbot , @IrbiS .......

Booby trap ....

 

[Donatello]

This is hardly something to brag about, this is more indicative of poor planning and limited budgets and this is just a maintenance and logistical headache for the PAA in the long term. Massive armies like the US and Russia actually only operate 1 or 2 types of attack helo NOT five.

When did Pakistan said it will be operating 5 attack helos?

Wait, as usual, nothing of substance.

 

[Abingdonboy]

When did Pakistan said it will be operating 5 attack helos?

Wait, as usual, nothing of substance.

I was directly quoting @Stealth who stated as much, I was not saying that number was accurate.

 

[Basel]

By
DOUG CAMERON
April 6, 2015 6:12 p.m. ET

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The State Department has approved Pakistan’s request to buy almost $1 billion in U.S.-made attack helicopters, missiles and other equipment aimed at fighting insurgents in the country’s mountainous north and west regions.

U.S. defense companies are engaged in a three-way tussle with Russia and China to sell weapons to Pakistan, complicated by the need to avoid upsetting neighbor India and its even larger arms’ import market.

The Pentagon said Monday that Pakistan had requested 15 AH-1Z Viper helicopters made by the Bell arm of Textron Inc., as well as 1,000 Hellfire missiles produced by Lockheed Martin Corp. and a host of other communications and training equipment with a total value of $952 million, according to a notification to Congress, which needs to approve any sale.

Any deal would be structured as a foreign military sale between the two governments.

“This proposed sale of helicopters and weapon systems will provide Pakistan with military capabilities in support of its counterterrorism and counterinsurgency operations in South Asia,” said the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, which oversees U.S. military exports.

Write to Doug Cameron at doug.cameron@wsj.com

State Dept. Approves Pakistan Arms Request - WSJ

1billion for 15 helicopters and 1000 hellfire missiles? This bird can hit prone to sanctions. Is it better then Mi-28NE, T-129, WZ-10? Which version of hellfire missiles is approved? Latest or older one?