Pakistan evaluating new attack helicopter options

[Mrc]

I m now worried about this attack heli fiasco now... if cobras are delayed... we might endure a capability gap . We need to place an order now for replacements

 

[araz]

What's the point of all these weapons when we don't have the balls to show down the Americans drones inside our territory? Serious question. FGS have some self-respect.

Your situation is even more dire than that. People are not understandi g the big game that is being played. There is unrest being incited, increased pressure being put internationalpy to

I m now worried about this attack heli fiasco now... if cobras are delayed... we might endure a capability gap . We need to place an order now for replacements

Hopefully by mid of this year, we will have some news. The problem with all procurements is financial pressures can scupper a done deal.
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[Gryphon]

Can mi35 lift cargo externally?? If so then it could also be sort of a jack of all trades?

Yes, it can.

In addition to its attack capabilities, the Mi-35M can also be used in other operations:

• Landing-transporting up to 8 paratroopers, with equipment, in the transport cabin;
• Transporting military supplies or other cargo weighing up to 1,500 kg internally. The Mi-35M is also fitted with an external sling system, expanding its cargo carrying capacity to 2,400 kg.
• Medical uses include carrying the sick and injured along with medical personnel.

http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/en/helicopters/military/mi-35m.html

 

[Ahmet Pasha]

Hmmm shouldnt we then double down on mi35??

Yes, it can.

In addition to its attack capabilities, the Mi-35M can also be used in other operations:

• Landing-transporting up to 8 paratroopers, with equipment, in the transport cabin;
• Transporting military supplies or other cargo weighing up to 1,500 kg internally. The Mi-35M is also fitted with an external sling system, expanding its cargo carrying capacity to 2,400 kg.
• Medical uses include carrying the sick and injured along with medical personnel.

http://www.russianhelicopters.aero/en/helicopters/military/mi-35m.html

 

[Tipu7]

So far as per available sources, Pakistan is likely to raise fleet of 15 AH1Z , 16-20 Mi35M (cockpit bit modified) and 30 T129 making total of 45 dedicated gubships to replace 32 AH1F/S cobra fleet which will be supplemented by Hinds when necessary. Interestingly, USA is putting its ex AH1W for sale, we may consider that option provided that our relations with USA remain intact..