Pakistan Army Aviation Corps - Updated

[fatman17]

What would be the optimal number of attack helicopters in the Pakistan Army, not including current AH-1s. It's a little difficult to understand how the PA is actually thinking.

Is it looking to put a greater emphasis on combat aviation such that it'd have gunship formations backing armoured columns?

I'd like to think that PA is looking to build a large gunship force composed of 100+ WZ-10s (acquired over the long-term), but I have no evidence indicating that is the case. Can this happen?

Anything is possible but a 100 gunships seems outlandish. In 1984 20 AH1S Cobras were inducted and based in Multan in support of the armoured division there and to act as last ditch effort to stall an Indian armoured advance in the desert. Obviously 20 was inadequate. I feel a force of 60 attack helos Cobras or Z10s or a Russian platform would be adequate to support the army’s offensive defensive doctrine. In addition 20 Mi35s multi purpose helos for ops along the lower LoC would be great. This alone would require a massive investment in base infrastructure, a repair and maintenance facility and finally designating the army aviation as an independent corps

 

[fatman17]

AW139 from No 6 Squadron in VVIP configuration

 

[fatman17]

Two ship formation Bell 412EP and Cobra AH1F

 

[fatman17]

Puma in dark olive paint

 

[fatman17]

Mi17 supporting ops against militancy

 

[Super Falcon]

Did PA ever considered replacing PUMA HELICOPTERS

 

[fatman17]

Did PA ever considered replacing PUMA HELICOPTERS

No they have been upgraded in Romania

 

[Super Falcon]

No they have been upgraded in Romania

How long they serve and if they retire do PA has any plans for heavylifter helicopters

 

[fatman17]

How long they serve and if they retire do PA has any plans for heavylifter helicopters

Not heard of any concrete plans but in the past 10 ex Italian CH47 deal was nixed by the US. US is afraid we will share technology with China. Having said that many options Chinese and Russian are available.

 

[fatman17]

Had a chat with Bell at RIAT. They are currently working on offer to Pak Army for sale of 15 AH-1Z. DSCA announced a couple of months back.
Alan Warnes

 

[fatman17]

If Pak Army do acquire I'm sure they will also be offered UH-1Y. 85% commonality.
Alan Warnes

 

[Super Falcon]

Time for Pakistan Army to get CH 47 because of army has to coop with floods every year army does rescue work hope Army should no seriously consider them.

 

[Hurter]

Time for Pakistan Army to get CH 47 because of army has to coop with floods every year army does rescue work hope Army should no seriously consider them.

Na paisa hai itna aur na hi Amreeka ki marzi.

 

[Super Falcon]

Bhai ap har waqt pesa ki hi baat kyo karta ho aur chinkook koi fighter jet nahe utility heli hai usa asani se bechaga aik bar socho tu lena ka jo supercobra de raha ha chinkok pa usko kyon bukhar chadhega bhai thori akal bhi istamal karo

 

[fatman17]

Cobras in action