pakistan army new order of H125 helicopters

[Mentee]

For ?

Increasing airlift capabilitý?

 

[Signalian]

Increasing airlift capabilitý?

juggled between Mi-17 and C-130.

 

[Zulfiqar]

But isn't the Z-11 de facto a H125?

On paper, Yes.

I would also like to see Z-11s in PA.

But PA aviation must have some reasons. Similar to why they keep extending the T-129 contract instead of going for chinese option.

However, it's just my opinion.

These choppers are periodically flown over 20k feet (including just recently for K-2 rescue attempt).

 

[Metal 0-1]

For ?

That for

And for many more things

 

[Signalian]

That for
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And for many more things

Mi-17 is already doing such tasks. Rest of the stuff is carried by C-130.

 

[Metal 0-1]

Mi-17 is already doing such tasks. Rest of the stuff is carried by C-130.

Still wanting PAA to be self reliant on most of these stuff.

 

[HAIDER]

Jordon recently bought 4 Mi26 ... mother of all helicopters .

 

[razgriz19]

My educated guess would be TBO for certain parts and ease of maintenance. Certain helicopters are notorious for difficult access because of their poor internal layout. All that plays into operational capability.
Airbus equipment has longevity and high reliability, A-stars are super famous up here in Northern Canada and serve as workhorses for forest fires and other remote access work.
Performance isn't really the deciding factor if it compromises on reliability.

But isn't the Z-11 de facto a H125?

 

[Reichmarshal]

But isn't the Z-11 de facto a H125?

an outdated version of ecureuil.

 

[Deino]

an outdated version of ecureuil.

Not sure if the latest Z-11B and WB is "outdated"?!

 

[Deltadart]

nations were building helicopter since the 40s era and we can't make it in 21 century. I think we are not interested in making things. the nation as a whole including our armed forces has the psyche of a consumer instead of producers thanks to Bhutto nationalism, it changed our course forever.

You nailed it. We prefer to buy off the shelf stuff rather than take the trouble to invent and produce the stuff. For the reasons you pointed out. We don't have the money because we don't produce much, to sell to other nations.

 

[HAIDER]

FRANCE: Pakistan Army new Airbus H125 Helicopter performing a pre-delivery test flight under French registration F-WWXU on 3 March 2021

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sir ji its one of the best agile rescue and mission helicopter... tested on K2 rescue missions..