Pakistan Army Aviation Corps - Updated

[Jango]

Why don't we just buy the whole Russian Army while we are at it eh?

 

[Shabi1]

Although impressive the KA-50/52 actually has lower performance specs compared to the Mi-28. Even Russia hasn't inducted it in large numbers.

Lets just concentrate on what we really need for our internal threats, Mi-17s & Mi-26s for transport and Mi-35s for our war against the militants.

 

[nomi007]

Ex-Jordanian AH-1S Cobra and AS-330 Puma from PAA.
Pak Army operates one squadron of these former Jordanian Cobra attack helicopters.

 

[nomi007]

9-min colored footage shows Iraqi Mi-35 Gunship Helicopter attacking ISIS positions in Mosul

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this shows performance of mi-35

 

[nomi007]

it is better to lease
ah-1w from usa for 2-3 years

 

[Capt.Popeye]

it is better to lease
ah-1w from usa for 2-3 years

Maybe.
But the question is this: is the USA willing to lease /sell /lend them in the first place?

Why don't we just buy the whole Russian Army while we are at it eh?

Is there a "Clearance Sale" on in Russia now?

 

[Shabi1]

Even if go ahead given, new build Gunships would take time to induct.

With the operation in full swing. Quickest gunship solution would be more second hand Cobras, they can be rushed into service immediately after maintenance work. Approx 10 units might be needed to give breathing space so that the planners can take their time with the actual Cobra replacement decision. What would be Pakistan's options for more Cobras other than US?

Also Jordan recently acquired Airbus modified CN-235 aircrafts converted to gunships for counter insurgency operations and patrolling. The aircraft were acquired second hand and then converted, its being called a budget gunship. How would you people rank it against a Helicopter gunship. It could be a complimenting addition for PA (2-4 units). Pakistan already uses the CN-235 in a transport role.

 

[nomi007]

Maybe.
But the question is this: is the USA willing to lease /sell /lend them in the first place?




Is there a "Clearance Sale" on in Russia now?

usa will provide due to some reasons
1st 1 is
we are fighting their war

 

[Capt.Popeye]

usa will provide due to some reasons
1st 1 is
we are fighting their war

I don't think that they think like that!
Nor do they even care.

 

[nomi007]

advance

 

[fatman17]

advance

so we are still at the 'yakeen-dayhani' stage!!!

 

[Devil Soul]

Army aviation's capacity building necessary: Army chief | Pakistan | Dunya News
Army aviation base's self-dependence and capacity-building is necessary, he said.

RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif visited Army Aviation Base here on Wednesday where the overhauling of helicopters is underway. Army Chief said that Army aviation’s self-dependence for operational preparations and capacity building is highly important, Dunya News reported.
According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the overhauling of military helicopters is underway at the aviation base workshop. The first batch of the overhauling the helicopters has been completed at the base.
This is the first workshop of its kind established in Pakistan with the cooperation of Saint Petersburg Aviation Repairing Company.
Army Chief visited the workshop at the aviation base and checked the overhauled helicopters. He congratulated aviation base’s engineers and technicians. He said on this occasion that army aviation base’s self-dependence for operational preparations and capacity building is necessary given the growing challenges.

 

[Jango]

What kind of overhaul are we talking about?

Mi-17?

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Army aviation's capacity building necessary: Army chief | Pakistan | Dunya News
Army aviation base's self-dependence and capacity-building is necessary, he said.

RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif visited Army Aviation Base here on Wednesday where the overhauling of helicopters is underway. Army Chief said that Army aviation’s self-dependence for operational preparations and capacity building is highly important, Dunya News reported.
According to Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the overhauling of military helicopters is underway at the aviation base workshop. The first batch of the overhauling the helicopters has been completed at the base.
This is the first workshop of its kind established in Pakistan with the cooperation of Saint Petersburg Aviation Repairing Company.
Army Chief visited the workshop at the aviation base and checked the overhauled helicopters. He congratulated aviation base’s engineers and technicians. He said on this occasion that army aviation base’s self-dependence for operational preparations and capacity building is necessary given the growing challenges.

Good luck n may Allah protect your brother n the soldiers on the frontlines..ameen,

 

[Devil Soul]