Jango
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How many Schweizer 500 helis do we have?
Around 30-40. Almost all based at Gujranwala.
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How many Schweizer 500 helis do we have?
News seems kind of dodgy to me. No rumors of the acquisition (40 choppers is a big number), but most importantly, what would be the purpose of these choppers? Scout is done by Jet Ranger, Bell 412 is the transport.
Maybe a replacement for the Alouette?
How many firm number of AH-1 Cobras are in service with PAA?
I believe Multan is their main base.
My guess would be around 50...it's hard to get any firm numbers for helicopters as their serial numbers are not as recognizable to alot of folks as opposed to jets. A firm number would be available only with the people inside the army.
And yes, Multan is their main base, as well the maintenance depot. But due to WoT, they spend alot of time in Tarbela and Peshawar as well.
Means, 16 AH-1F from Jordon are flying as well! Sorry, didn't follow update on this.
They've been flying for a long time.
Actually I asked this because there were reports that those gunships were for spares.
Thanks for the update, now it means total 55 AH-1 cobras are available for service.
Means, 16 AH-1F from Jordon are flying as well! Sorry, didn't follow update on this.
Some strange news from Germany (google translated):
Deutsche erwägen Export: Pakistan kann auf Helikopter hoffen - n-tv.de
14 Jordanian are flying. I am not sure about your 16 figure, that could mean 2 have been used for spares. I have heard similar stories that some of them would be in service while rest would be stored for future spare-parts sanctions.
To me too, these helicopters are normally used for uttility, MEDIVAC roles or in the anti tank role as in the pic, but if they come they will remove that capability
These helos can always be retro-fitted with other weapons. If Pakistan buys a large batch, then having them equipped with basic close air support weapons will be helpful.
These helos can always be retro-fitted with other weapons. If Pakistan buys a large batch, then having them equipped with basic close air support weapons will be helpful.