Pakistan Air Force Transport

[nomi007]

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has informed the United States Congress about request to upgrade the Pakistan Air Force's C-130 Hercules turboprop military transport aircraft under a deal worth $100 million
Under this proposed deal C-130 B/E Hercules of the Pakistan Air Force will receives avionics, engine management and mechanical upgrades as well as cargo delivery system installation, and replacement of outer wing sets on six of the C-130 Hercules turboprop military transport aircraft.

Pakistan Air Force's C-130 aircrafts are being used to air-lift the essential food supplies for the people stuck in the drought stricken areas of Tharparker.

Pakistan To Upgrade Its C-130 Hercules Military Transport Aircraft | Pakistan Military Review

 

[krash]

17 Aug 1988 [w/o] 23494 62-3494 PAF 6 Sqn C-130B
Reportedly crashed and caught fire shortly after take-off from Bahawalpur, Pakistan.

Zia-ul-haq died in this.

10 Sep 1998 [w/o] AQ-ACV 62-3491 PAF 6 Sqn C-130B
Ground collision with C-130B 62-4143 after brake failure due to wheel well fire at Rawalpindi AB, Pakistan.

10 Sep 1998 [w/o] 24143 62-4143 PAF 6 Sqn C-130B
Collided on the ground by C-130B 62-4391 and burned at Rawalpindi AB, Pakistan.

Lost a family friend in this, they identified him from his watch, I think. I was little but still remember when this happened.

at the moment 16 a/c are more than the PAF can handle. plus 3 CN-235's

Didn't we get 4 CN-235's? Did something happen to the fourth? Also, heard that we might be ordering more, what happened with that?

 

[nomi007]

WASHINGTON --- The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Pakistan for a C-130 Fleet Upgrade Program and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $100 million.

The Government of Pakistan has requested a possible sale of C-130B/E avionics upgrades, engine management and mechanical upgrades, cargo delivery system installation, and replacement of outer wing sets on six aircraft. Also included are spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $100 million.

This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a Major Non-NATO ally which has been, and continues to be, an important force for regional stability and U.S. national security goals in the region.

The proposed sale will facilitate the continued operation of the Pakistan’s Air Force C-130 fleet (five C-130B and eleven C-130E models) for counter-insurgency/counter-terrorism flights; regional humanitarian operations; troop transport; and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions within Pakistan and in the region. The fleet is facing airworthiness and obsolescence issues, and will require upgrades and repairs for continued operation and effectiveness. The proposed modernization of the C-130 fleet should ensure continued viability for an additional 10-15 years.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The principal contractor is unknown at this time and will be determined through a competitive bid process.

There are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale.

Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Pakistan.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

This notice of a potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been concluded.

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[fatman17]

Zia-ul-haq died in this.



Lost a family friend in this, they identified him from his watch, I think. I was little but still remember when this happened.



Didn't we get 4 CN-235's? Did something happen to the fourth? Also, heard that we might be ordering more, what happened with that?

my bad - 3 transport and 1 VVIP config.

WASHINGTON --- The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Pakistan for a C-130 Fleet Upgrade Program and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $100 million.

The Government of Pakistan has requested a possible sale of C-130B/E avionics upgrades, engine management and mechanical upgrades, cargo delivery system installation, and replacement of outer wing sets on six aircraft. Also included are spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $100 million.

This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a Major Non-NATO ally which has been, and continues to be, an important force for regional stability and U.S. national security goals in the region.

The proposed sale will facilitate the continued operation of the Pakistan’s Air Force C-130 fleet (five C-130B and eleven C-130E models) for counter-insurgency/counter-terrorism flights; regional humanitarian operations; troop transport; and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions within Pakistan and in the region. The fleet is facing airworthiness and obsolescence issues, and will require upgrades and repairs for continued operation and effectiveness. The proposed modernization of the C-130 fleet should ensure continued viability for an additional 10-15 years.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The principal contractor is unknown at this time and will be determined through a competitive bid process.

There are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale.

Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Pakistan.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

This notice of a potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been concluded.

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posted bhai already

 

[Nishan_101]

WASHINGTON --- The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Pakistan for a C-130 Fleet Upgrade Program and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $100 million.

The Government of Pakistan has requested a possible sale of C-130B/E avionics upgrades, engine management and mechanical upgrades, cargo delivery system installation, and replacement of outer wing sets on six aircraft. Also included are spare and repair parts, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics support. The estimated cost is $100 million.

This proposed sale will contribute to the foreign policy and national security of the United States by helping to improve the security of a Major Non-NATO ally which has been, and continues to be, an important force for regional stability and U.S. national security goals in the region.

The proposed sale will facilitate the continued operation of the Pakistan’s Air Force C-130 fleet (five C-130B and eleven C-130E models) for counter-insurgency/counter-terrorism flights; regional humanitarian operations; troop transport; and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions within Pakistan and in the region. The fleet is facing airworthiness and obsolescence issues, and will require upgrades and repairs for continued operation and effectiveness. The proposed modernization of the C-130 fleet should ensure continued viability for an additional 10-15 years.

The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region.

The principal contractor is unknown at this time and will be determined through a competitive bid process.

There are no known offset agreements in connection with this potential sale.

Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to Pakistan.

There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale.

This notice of a potential sale is required by law and does not mean the sale has been concluded.

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Why not 21-25 Y-9 from China along with 11-12 CN-295 Type planes if China is developing it as it would far cheaper to procure and to maintain as well.

 

[nomi007]

Why not 21-25 Y-9 from China along with 11-12 CN-295 Type planes if China is developing it as it would far cheaper to procure and to maintain as well.

paise ap dain ge

posted bhai already[/quote]
it is official request letter

 

[Nishan_101]

paise ap dain ge

posted bhai already

it is official request letter[/quote]

They have......

 

[Donatello]

100 million USD is not a small amount for upgrades. I guess US-Pakistan relations are back on track?

 

[Nishan_101]

100 million USD is not a small amount for upgrades. I guess US-Pakistan relations are back on track?

Then why not buy KSA, UAE, Jordan and even Oman C-130s as well. And upgrade all of them to make a fleet of 41-50 of these planes.
Some for Transport, EW and Gunship ones.

 

[syedali73]

Then why not buy KSA, UAE, Jordan and even Oman C-130s as well. And upgrade all of them to make a fleet of 41-50 of these planes.
Some for Transport, EW and Gunship ones.

Why a fleet of 41-50? Do we need these many C-130s?

 

[Nishan_101]

For different roles mentioned above....

 

[fatman17]

100 million USD is not a small amount for upgrades. I guess US-Pakistan relations are back on track?

slowly......

 

[Inception-06]

my bad - 3 transport and 1 VVIP config.



posted bhai already

Why we need so many VIP Planes ?

 

[fatman17]

Why we need so many VIP Planes ?

because we are a VVIP nation.

 

[nomi007]

y-9 why pakistan is not joining this project