Manufacturing T 129S Chopper parts: Pakistan seeks $1.5b credit line from Turkey

[Hyperion]

Yes, every Turk knows it and unlike us they NEVER EVER forget a selfless deed. Meaning, they will never double cross you, no matter the 'external' pressures.

Does common Turks know how Muslims of subcontinent rushed to help Ottoman empire in WW1?

 

[My-Analogous]

Islamabad - A credit line of $1.5 billion from the Turkish government for manufacturing parts of T129 Turkish attack helicopters in Pakistan was a key attraction for Pakistani negotiators in recent days in sealing the crucial deal.

Pakistan has requested the financial arrangement from Turkey for manufacturing spare parts of the T129s choppers and the Turkish government is working to allocate $1.5 billion in credit , sources said.

The Pakistan Army has selected the T129 attack helicopters to replace its aging AH-1F/S Cobra attack helicopters and to complement the Bell Helicopter AH-1Z Viper.

Besides exploring the credit to back the deal, Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has also offered Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) parts manufacturing work for the T129 choppers.

According to the sources, Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi during his recent visit to Turkey , where he participated in the D-8 conference, interacted with senior TAI officials and pushed the process to finalize the deal, the sources said.

According to the sources, negotiations with the Turkish authorities have entered the final phase.

In 2016, the Pakistan Army evaluated the T129 and the Changhe Aircraft Industries Corporation Z-10 to complement the Bell Helicopter AH-1Z Viper.

Pakistan was overwhelmed by the T129’s hot-and-high performance and ferry range. Besides integrating PAC into the T129 supply channel (for spare parts), the programme could also lead to bilateral collaboration in avionics, optronics and munitions development.

According to the sources, if the deal materializes, the Pakistan Army, the Pakistan Navy and the Pakistan Air Force would use the helicopters to meet its growing needs.

On the other hand, Pakistan has a signed a deal to sell its Super Mushak trainer aircraft to Turkey .
http://nation.com.pk/30-Oct-2017/ma...s-pakistan-seeks-1-5b-credit-line-from-turkey

Two great nations working together to build secure future. No doubt Turkey is our second home. Grow more and more my brothers.

 

[Pax Ottomana]

Yes, every Turk knows it and unlike us they NEVER EVER forget a selfless deed. Meaning, they will never double cross you, no matter the 'external' pressures.

I wish that was so. Unfortunately there are a lot of rotten apples in Turkey and even among those who proudly call themselves "Turks". But yes, to answer the question, most of us are indeed aware and forever grateful to our Muslim/Pakistani brothers of the subcontinent for coming to our aid in WW1. We're in your debt and won't hesitate for a second to return the favor should the need arises.

As for when Pakistan will get its first T129... I think the deal will be formally finalized before the end of the year. Turkey will likely have close to 30 T129s by then. If Pakistan references an "immediate need" and makes a gov-2-gov request, I think Turkey can hand over a number of Turkish T129s right away.

For the deal itself, I'd expect it might take PAC about a year to get the assembly line ready. But again, depending on the Pakistani requirements and urgency, it's possible that every other or every third T129 from the TAI line may also be earmarked for Pakistani Army. I don't think this would hurt Turkey too much given our existing fleet of gunships and how we've started to use a lot of armed drones as well. And then once the PAC line is open it'll probably roll our 1 per 6 weeks, about on par with TAI.

 

[Hyperion]

Well, I have spent the better part of my life in Turkey, so I know what you are talking about. My personal experience is as follows

100% > 70 years love Pakistan. (seriously, I don't give a damn about statistical margins)
95% > 60 years loves Pakistan.
90% > 50 years loves Pakistan. (because they remember their parents telling them stories)
60 - 75% > 40 years - love Pakistan.

The thing is I have met very few who had negative views about Pakistan. Just a few MHP sort of crazy fanatics, who generally hate EVERYONE.

I wish that was so. Unfortunately there are a lot of rotten apples in Turkey and even among those who proudly call themselves "Turks". But yes, to answer the question, most of us are indeed aware and forever grateful to our Muslim/Pakistani brothers of the subcontinent for coming to our aid in WW1. We're in your debt and won't hesitate for a second to return the favor should the need arises.