Pakistan Army Aviation Corps - Updated

[Windjammer]

One of the advantages of Cobra Gunship is its slender size.

 

[python-000]

Extremelly need to get 1 or 2 squdren of Z10ME from China on ungent baese because t-129 takes long time to join PAA...

 

[ghazi52]

MI-17 Helicopter of Pakistan Army in Tirah valley.

 

[ghazi52]

Mil Mi-171 | Pakistan Army Aviation

 

[Windjammer]

 

[Windjammer]

 

[syed_yusuf]

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New one

 

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[ghazi52]

Mi-35.

© A. Mateen

 

[nomi007]

History of Pakistan Army Aviation in 1 picture

 

[ghazi52]

Puma

 

[ghazi52]

Cobra

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[hassan1]

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MISSING Beechcraft L-23 Seminole /U8F

 

[ghazi52]

A Pakistan Army Aviation Corps SA-330 Puma about to take off...

 

[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