Pakistan Army Aviation Corps - Updated

[HAIDER]

Ammo for the mini gun being loaded on a Bell UH-1H,
As i said elsewhere, Mini guns are very much operational with PAA.

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No shitzz PA got gatling on helo..

 

[fatman17]

Tactics and familiarity process ongoing. Induction ceremony being planned. Eventually numbers being purchased is around 25 will be used as Airborne Fighting Vehicle by LCB, Spec Forces.

You're talking the future here. I'm just talking pictures to confirm the purchase.

 

[Rafi]

You're talking the future here. I'm just talking pictures to confirm the purchase.

I think they want to wait for the induction ceremony for pics.

 

[fatman17]

I think they want to wait for the induction ceremony for pics.

maybe so but too hush hush for 4 helos.

 

[fatman17]

New chapter in Pak Russian relations.
Pak is testing Russian Ansat utility heli in harsh conditions, trials will complete by end of November https://t.co/Vgiwqr7ubK

 

[fatman17]

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

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

October 30, 2017

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.

 

[fatman17]

TAI begins development of ATAK 2 heavy attack helicopter
Lale Sariibrahimoglu - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
02 November 2017

First image of ATAK 2 heavy attack helicopter. Source: TAI
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) announced on 31 October that it has begun domestic development of the ATAK 2 attack helicopter.

TAI began the project to build the six-tonne ATAK 2 domestically without foreign help based on technical knowledge and operational experience gained with the T129 attack helicopter currently produced under licence from Leonardo, the company said on its website.

The ATAK 2 will be bigger and heavier than the T129.

 

[fatman17]

At least 4prototypes (#632, 633, 635, 636) are beingtested at CFTE. The latest rumor claimed that the WZ-10 turboshaft engine has been tested onboard a Z-20. Additional variantsmay have been planned, including ASW and SAR. The latest rumor (June 2017) claimed that the first batch of few has entered the service with PLA.
- Last update 11/6/17

 

[TOPGUN]

TAI begins development of ATAK 2 heavy attack helicopter
Lale Sariibrahimoglu - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
02 November 2017

First image of ATAK 2 heavy attack helicopter. Source: TAI
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) announced on 31 October that it has begun domestic development of the ATAK 2 attack helicopter.

TAI began the project to build the six-tonne ATAK 2 domestically without foreign help based on technical knowledge and operational experience gained with the T129 attack helicopter currently produced under licence from Leonardo, the company said on its website.

The ATAK 2 will be bigger and heavier than the T129.

Why doesn't PA look in to this heli looks more like what we need ?

 

[fatman17]

Why doesn't PA look in to this heli looks more like what we need ?

Still in prototype stage. I'm sure they will examine at some point in the future

 

[Talon]

S300

 

[fatman17]

 

[Arsalan]

S300

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Our primary trainer helicopter - Schweizer S300-C
We recently got our staff trained to refurbish these in Pakistan.

 

[Talon]

Our primary trainer helicopter - Schweizer S300-C
We recently got our staff trained to refurbish these in Pakistan.

So thats why they had a flypast at Rahwali?

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

So thats why they had a flypast at Rahwali?

Most of em are based in Rahwali Cantt.