Pakistan Army's T-129 ATAK Helicopter Deal | Updates & Discussions.

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[Sulman Badshah]

Turkey didn't sent production variant of T129 ,, Instead Turkey have sent T129 P6 (prototype)

Turkish defense minister meets Pakistani counterpart
3 June 2016 18:19 (UTC+04:00)

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Newly-appointed Turkish Defense Minister Fikri Isik and Pakistani counterpart Khawaja Muhammad Asif met Friday in Islamabad to discuss bilateral defense cooperation Anadolu Agency reported

"One of the most important issues between [the two countries] is a deal for T129 attack helicopters," Isik said at a joint press conference held after the meeting.

The deal for the sale of the T129s -- a multi-role attack helicopter co-developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries -- will "further enhance our bilateral cooperation in the defense industry," Isik asserted.

The Turkish defense minister added that plans to purchase Pakistani-made Super Mushshak basic trainer aircraft were still in the pipeline.

He went on to note that the Pakistani authorities, for their part, had requested the purchase of four Turkish Ada-class corvettes (which would be built in Pakistan).

Isik also said that Turkey and Pakistan had begun discussing details of a cooperation deal by which Turkey would help modernize the Pakistani navy's fleet of three Agosta-class submarines.

Isik also met with Pakistani army chief General Raheel Sharif on Friday at Pakistani army headquarters in the garrison city of Rawalpindi.

At the meeting, the two men discussed regional security and defense collaboration, according to an army statement issued after the meeting.

Isik, for his part, voiced his appreciation for the Pakistani armed forces' contributions to the fight against terrorism and promotion of regional peace and security.

 

[volatile]

>> TAI's twin-engine, tandem seat, multi-role, all-weather attack Chopper T-129 Atak, under trails in Pakistan. The testing has started only couple of week ago . . .

Strategic journal reports

 

[Blue Marlin]

i guess turkey has managed to get a third party licence on the engines

 

[mingle]

Turkey didn't sent production variant of T129 ,, Instead Turkey have sent T129 P6 (prototype)

Turkish defense minister meets Pakistani counterpart
3 June 2016 18:19 (UTC+04:00)

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Newly-appointed Turkish Defense Minister Fikri Isik and Pakistani counterpart Khawaja Muhammad Asif met Friday in Islamabad to discuss bilateral defense cooperation Anadolu Agency reported

"One of the most important issues between [the two countries] is a deal for T129 attack helicopters," Isik said at a joint press conference held after the meeting.

The deal for the sale of the T129s -- a multi-role attack helicopter co-developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries -- will "further enhance our bilateral cooperation in the defense industry," Isik asserted.

The Turkish defense minister added that plans to purchase Pakistani-made Super Mushshak basic trainer aircraft were still in the pipeline.

He went on to note that the Pakistani authorities, for their part, had requested the purchase of four Turkish Ada-class corvettes (which would be built in Pakistan).

Isik also said that Turkey and Pakistan had begun discussing details of a cooperation deal by which Turkey would help modernize the Pakistani navy's fleet of three Agosta-class submarines.

Isik also met with Pakistani army chief General Raheel Sharif on Friday at Pakistani army headquarters in the garrison city of Rawalpindi.

At the meeting, the two men discussed regional security and defense collaboration, according to an army statement issued after the meeting.

Isik, for his part, voiced his appreciation for the Pakistani armed forces' contributions to the fight against terrorism and promotion of regional peace and security.

Its seems like a packge deal with turkey .i hope we will see T129 in Pak colors .Its a good Heli

 

[Quwa]

Pakistan is evaluating the TAI T-129 attack helicopter

The Turkish defence minister’s visit to Pakistan has been fairly eventful. In addition to Pakistan’s request for four Ada-class corvettes and upgrades for its Agosta 90B submarines, the Pakistan Army is officially evaluating the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T-129 attack helicopter.

According to Defence Minister Fikri Işık via Hurriyet Daily News, “One of the most important issues between [Turkey and Pakistan] is a deal for T-129 attack helicopters.” In fact, according to Milliyet, a T-129 was actually sent to Pakistan for tests, with Defence Minister Işık being positive about the tests, and the prospects of stronger Turkish-Pakistani defence ties in general.

Comment and Analysis @ http://quwa.org/2016/06/04/pakistan-evaluating-tai-t-129-attack-helicopter/#sthash.AXbTtQ2w.dpuf

 

[Falcon26]

Looks like Pakistan evaluated the T-129 from May 20-31st. Good development

 

[IceCold]

Pakistan is evaluating the TAI T-129 attack helicopter

The Turkish defence minister’s visit to Pakistan has been fairly eventful. In addition to Pakistan’s request for four Ada-class corvettes and upgrades for its Agosta 90B submarines, the Pakistan Army is officially evaluating the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) T-129 attack helicopter.

According to Defence Minister Fikri Işık via Hurriyet Daily News, “One of the most important issues between [Turkey and Pakistan] is a deal for T-129 attack helicopters.” In fact, according to Milliyet, a T-129 was actually sent to Pakistan for tests, with Defence Minister Işık being positive about the tests, and the prospects of stronger Turkish-Pakistani defence ties in general.

Comment and Analysis @ http://quwa.org/2016/06/04/pakistan-evaluating-tai-t-129-attack-helicopter/#sthash.AXbTtQ2w.dpuf

So is it safe to assume that Pakistan is not happy with the Chinese Z-10 that were also in Pakistan for evaluation? Unless we are planning on inducting 3 different kind of platforms, a logistical nightmare that would be.

 

[Quwa]

So is it safe to assume that Pakistan is not happy with the Chinese Z-10 that were also in Pakistan for evaluation? Unless we are planning on inducting 3 different kind of platforms, a logistical nightmare that would be.

I think they'll be evaluating all options and upgrade routes thoroughly. If the Chinese come up with a Z-10 with a marked engine improvement, then things will swing back that way. If the Turks can put an alternative turboshaft in the pipeline (JV w/Rolls Royce?), then it can swing their way.

 

[ZedZeeshan]

I think they'll be evaluating all options and upgrade routes thoroughly. If the Chinese come up with a Z-10 with a marked engine improvement, then things will swing back that way. If the Turks can put an alternative turboshaft in the pipeline (JV w/Rolls Royce?), then it can swing their way.

I personally think Pak is looking for 3 Gunship platforms...it can be Viper, Z10 and T129 or any any 1 from Z10 and T129 can be droped from MI28...so lets see

 

[mustafa erkan]

For t129 only problem is engine.Yes we need permision but the important point , Pakistan is not in the list that cant be exported weapons.US sales weapons to you too.Dont you think at the begining Turkey didnt think about this.International laws releated with T-129 agrements works here.They cant block engine sales to Turkey and Turkey can export helicopter to countries except England and Italia .
Why we are devoloping our weapons to armament this helicopter is also for export.They can block sales with foreign weapons.I guess if Pakistan gets this helicopter it will use only Turkish weapons.

 

[SQ8]

The T-129 looks like a marriage of both requirement and wish. Pakistan needs more than 14 AH-1Zs and the Z-10s are practically here for show and tell; they arent combat ready.

 

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Z-10s are practically here for show and tell; they arent combat ready.

And what do they need to be combat ready?

 

[Blue Marlin]

The T-129 looks like a marriage of both requirement and wish. Pakistan needs more than 14 AH-1Zs and the Z-10s are practically here for show and tell; they arent combat ready.

the t-129 are signifiantly smaller than the ah-1z and the z10 so do you think it would be more of escort and kinda like a scout chopper working with tanks, or up in the north west where its size and agility will help with the wot. but still theres the issue of the engine licence

 

[SQ8]

And what do they need to be combat ready?

Everything from powerplant, avionics stability down to weapons integration.

the t-129 are signifiantly smaller than the ah-1z and the z10 so do you think it would be more of escort and kinda like a scout chopper working with tanks, or up in the north west where its size and agility will help with the wot. but still theres the issue of the engine licence

I doubt it would be doing anything of that sort. It can carry upto 8 ATGMs along with suppressive rockets. For 90% of CAS requirements against an armoured push, that is sufficient.