Pakistan Army Aviation Corps - Updated

[Signalian]

Hats off to Airmen and Army our Helicopter and Transport /rescue fleet is very limited

The helicopters are mostly civilian ones converted to Military usage

But we have told this since 2010 we need helicopters for Mass Operations / transport

Which civilian companies operate helis in Pakistan ?

 

[ghazi52]

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1563905504191152128

 

[nomi007]

 

[ghazi52]

Flood Relief Operation

 

[Sifar zero]

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Why do our MI 35's don't have ATGM's mounted??

 

[Iron Shrappenel]

the reason why GOC PAA was sent home with a LOT

What's the story behind that ?

 

[ghazi52]

Recent flood operation..

 

[ghazi52]

Pakistan Army.

 

[GriffinsRule]

So it looks like Italy's Leonardo has been quietly developing the successor to the AW129, designated AW249, as the original helos are to be phased out by 2025.
Looks like an uparmed version of the ATAK but will be powered by twin GE700/AVIO CT7-8E6 engines, similar to ones that power the AH-1Zs (2,500 shp each). Max TOW in the 7,500 - 8,000kg range.
With the close cooperation with the Italians already, it could be another option in the hat to make up the heavy component that was once going to be AH-1Z, or even T129s replacement if that never pans out.

AW249

The AW249 is the next-generation combat helicopter designed to operate in the challenging modern battlefield scenarios to provide mission effectiveness. The helicopter represents a step change in technology and capabilities, ensuring operational superiority at all times.

www.leonardocompany.com

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So looks like the first flight has happened without much fanfare. This could be the alternative to T129/629 and is a lot more realistic now then the Turkish options. Given that we have been establishing a relationship with the Italians over the last decade or so, it might be a good idea to get in on this chopper with some sort of a deal for manufacturing parts inhouse as well.

@Bilal Khan (Quwa) @Bilal. @HRK @mingle

 

[iLION12345_1]

Why do our MI 35's don't have ATGM's mounted??

Probably because we don’t have any for it or if we do they haven’t been used.

 

[Reichmarshal]

Has a lot more u.s manufactured parts n hence still not do able

 

[Sifar zero]

Probably because we don’t have any for it or if we do they haven’t been used.

Well Pakistan did order 52 Kornet-E systems with a handful of missiles from Russia.

 

[iLION12345_1]

Well Pakistan did order 52 Kornet-E systems with a handful of missiles from Russia.

the Kornet is not helicopter compatible. Unless Pakistan is the only operator of its unsuccessful helicopter mounted version, which I highly doubt it is.

 

[Readerdefence]

the Kornet is not helicopter compatible. Unless Pakistan is the only operator of its unsuccessful helicopter mounted version, which I highly doubt it is.

Hi according to Russian they can

Russia Says It Can Launch Lethal Missiles Based On Kornet-D System From Drones & Ka-52M ‘Alligator’ Helicopters​

ByAshish Dangwal

December 19, 2021

Russia has developed a new guided missile, X-BPLA, which can be used as part of the armament system for drones and helicopters, a source in the defense industry told Sputnik.
“X-BPLA is a new development based on guided missiles from the Kornet-D missile system. It will become part of the armament system of combat drones, for example, Forpost and Inokhodets, as well as Ka-52 helicopter,” the source said.
The missile was successfully launched from a Ka-52M ‘Alligator’ helicopter as well as Inokhodets, Forpost, and Altius drones, the source added.
thank you

 

[iLION12345_1]

Hi according to Russian they can

Russia Says It Can Launch Lethal Missiles Based On Kornet-D System From Drones & Ka-52M ‘Alligator’ Helicopters​

ByAshish Dangwal

December 19, 2021

Russia has developed a new guided missile, X-BPLA, which can be used as part of the armament system for drones and helicopters, a source in the defense industry told Sputnik.
“X-BPLA is a new development based on guided missiles from the Kornet-D missile system. It will become part of the armament system of combat drones, for example, Forpost and Inokhodets, as well as Ka-52 helicopter,” the source said.
The missile was successfully launched from a Ka-52M ‘Alligator’ helicopter as well as Inokhodets, Forpost, and Altius drones, the source added.
thank you

That is the Kornet-D. Not the Kornet-E that Pakistan purchased. Entirely different system. Also it’s talking about KA-52M and not Mi-35M. Also that system has not seen any sales. As far as we know, there are no Helicopter Capable Kornets in service anywhere, inside or outside Russia.