Aamir Hussain
PDF THINK TANK: CONSULTANT
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- Jan 28, 2007
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The offer of an enhanced power plant was there even at the time of its hot & high testing phase out of Multan Aviation Base.
But PA did extensive eval in FATA, and in Baluchistan and returned the helo on account of:
Under powered engine, Climb rate falling off rapidly after 4,000 meters, lack of pilot safety armor, absence of MAWS, RWR, issues with slaving sight, Heat signature and dust sensitization of engine inlet/cowling. There were couple of other points, but cant divulge them here.
While most of the issues highlighted by PA were incorporated in the "Upgrade" the engine rating tests in field need to be done including the cuing and slaving sight. The difference between power plant of Z-10C and Atak 129 is roughly 11 Shp but the bleed off was much higher even after compensating for difference in take off weights.
My 2C worth
But PA did extensive eval in FATA, and in Baluchistan and returned the helo on account of:
Under powered engine, Climb rate falling off rapidly after 4,000 meters, lack of pilot safety armor, absence of MAWS, RWR, issues with slaving sight, Heat signature and dust sensitization of engine inlet/cowling. There were couple of other points, but cant divulge them here.
While most of the issues highlighted by PA were incorporated in the "Upgrade" the engine rating tests in field need to be done including the cuing and slaving sight. The difference between power plant of Z-10C and Atak 129 is roughly 11 Shp but the bleed off was much higher even after compensating for difference in take off weights.
My 2C worth
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