Pakistan Army Aviation Corps - Updated

[Last Hope]

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

If they fear of sanctions then why they are not going for Z-10, i bet its better then T-129.

nothings final yet
i believe we will go for z10

 

[TaimiKhan]

If they fear of sanctions then why they are not going for Z-10, i bet its better then T-129.

http://www.defence.pk/forums/pakistan-army/94-pakistan-army-news-discussions-19.html#post3653762

 

[alimobin memon]

Time showed itself why Pakistan army rejected Tiger Attack helicopter... Pilots feel unsafe for its low altitude and Cant bear fumes from the cockpit material...

 

[fatman17]

The Euro copter Fennec Saga.

Philippines department of national defense (DND) has revealed that the Philippines air force (PAF) has lost out on a chance to purchase ten weaponised Euro copter AS550C3 Fennec attack helicopters from France. They had been ordered by the Pakistan Army in 2007 and although all had been built by around 2010, they were not delivered and have remained in storage at the factory in Marignane, France, due to unspecified problems with the deal. As a result they were recently offered for sale on the open market.

After the problems with the deal, the helicopters remained undelivered and had been offered to the Philippines Air Force (PAF), but it now seems they will after all eventually still go to Pakistan.

AFD

 

[Armstrong]

The Euro copter Fennec Saga.

Philippines department of national defense (DND) has revealed that the Philippines air force (PAF) has lost out on a chance to purchase ten weaponised Euro copter AS550C3 Fennec attack helicopters from France. They had been ordered by the Pakistan Army in 2007 and although all had been built by around 2010, they were not delivered and have remained in storage at the factory in Marignane, France, due to unspecified problems with the deal. As a result they were recently offered for sale on the open market.

After the problems with the deal, the helicopters remained undelivered and had been offered to the Philippines Air Force (PAF), but it now seems they will after all eventually still go to Pakistan.

AFD

What are we planning on using them for ? Are they comparable to our Cobras ?

 

[fatman17]

What are we planning on using them for ? Are they comparable to our Cobras ?

no they are comparable to the Bell 412's - armoured light recee helos. they are equipped with side mounted Mg's and rocket pods or gun pods.

 

[TOPGUN]

Thanks for the beautyful pic however, doesn't this look like its on the deck of the OHP we have ?

 

[Armstrong]

no they are comparable to the Bell 412's - armoured light recee helos. they are equipped with side mounted Mg's and rocket pods or gun pods.

So they are not for COIN operations I presume ?

 

[Jango]

no they are comparable to the Bell 412's - armoured light recee helos. they are equipped with side mounted Mg's and rocket pods or gun pods.

Aren't the Bell 412's bigger than this AS350 type?

It has more weight capacity, more pax capacity etc. Bell 412 isn't a light recce helo.

 

[fatman17]

Aren't the Bell 412's bigger than this AS350 type?

It has more weight capacity, more pax capacity etc. Bell 412 isn't a light recce helo.

i was comparing the 'role'

 

[Nishan_101]

PAA should place an order for about 30-50 Z-10Ps now as they need such capable helis...

 

[Blackpearl]

What are we planning on using them for ? Are they comparable to our Cobras ?

They are replacing Bell Jet Rangers II & III, held with PAA. There role will be Armed Recon/ Scout for Cobra helos.

 

[Gentelman]

If they fear of sanctions then why they are not going for Z-10, i bet its better then T-129.

T-129 is great.....and it's without any issue..
while WZ-10 is facing engine problem....
why dont t
PAF store spare which can be come under sanctions??
i hope what ever they select they decide it soon.......

 

[Thorough Pro]

PA would probably try to squeeze some more Cobras from US under Coalition support for WOT. In the long run they should go with Chinese platform with some local participation in mfg/assy.