Pakistan may receive 5 Apache

[Beskar]

Interesting news.

However, it could've been reported a bit more clearly. At one hand, they're saying that Ministry of Interior would receive the 5 new 'Latest' helicopters but on the other, they're talking about using them for counter insurgency operations.

That doesn't sound right at all. Currently, the Ministry of Interior is using the UH-1H helicopters and a few Bell Jet Rangers. Take a look at this picture I took of a 'Ministry of Interior' UH-1H at Qasim base Rawalpindi. The MOI logo is visible on the cargo door.

In my opinion, the new birds would probably be the new Bell-412 helicopters to replace the aging fleet of UH-1H helicopters. Ministry of Interior's fleet of helicopters aren't used for any counter insurgency operations. They might be called in for air-support (with light modifications), surveillance, troop or cargo transport in times of need. But other than that, I don't see why we should speculate that we might get some top of the line Gunship helo like the AH-64 Apache or AH-1F/Z cobra for that matter

Anyway, I'll ask around from my Aviation sources about the reality of this news and get back to you guys soon. Sit tight!

 

[MZUBAIR]

Thank you Bezerk sir,
I know u will find the right info for us.

 

[SEAL]

I think we'll get AH-1Zviper..

 

[Tomahawk]

Interesting news.

However, it could've been reported a bit more clearly. At one hand, they're saying that Ministry of Interior would receive the 5 new 'Latest' helicopters but on the other, they're talking about using them for counter insurgency operations.

That doesn't sound right at all. Currently, the Ministry of Interior is using the UH-1H helicopters and a few Bell Jet Rangers. Take a look at this picture I took of a 'Ministry of Interior' UH-1H at Qasim base Rawalpindi. The MOI logo is visible on the cargo door.


In my opinion, the new birds would probably be the new Bell-412 helicopters to replace the aging fleet of UH-1H helicopters. Ministry of Interior's fleet of helicopters aren't used for any counter insurgency operations. They might be called in for air-support (with light modifications), surveillance, troop or cargo transport in times of need. But other than that, I don't see why we should speculate that we might get some top of the line Gunship helo like the AH-64 Apache or AH-1F/Z cobra for that matter

Anyway, I'll ask around from my Aviation sources about the reality of this news and get back to you guys soon. Sit tight!

Well, Pakistan already got 25 Bell-412 in 2007, i would be surprised if the new helicopters would still be Bell-412. I think we have to wait to actually see what type of helicopters do we get.

U.S. delivers 25 combat helicopters to Pakistan army

 

[SSGPA1]

Whether true or not, we need far more than 5!

 

[Luftwaffe]

Cobra's are suited for Pakistan we need juiced up Cobras for PA..Pakistan Army needs AH-1 SuperCobras..

 

[Rank]

Cobra's are suited for Pakistan we need juiced up Cobras for PA..Pakistan Army needs AH-1 SuperCobras..

EXACTLY!!

we need more Supra Cobra .... Why we are waiting for there Offer? Why not army ask for 20 - 30 Cobra deal... why we are waiting for offer just ask let see wat happen after thn...

From my side.. i think Cobra gunships 101% Suited Pakistan Army Aviation...

 

[Enigma SIG]

americans leave us drooling over these machines and when the time comes; they supply us stripped down versions which were declared obsolete 3 decades back; ones with severely degraded firepower and navigation; money down the drain; same with the f-16s...

 

[Keysersoze]

americans leave us drooling over these machines and when the time comes; they supply us stripped down versions which were declared obsolete 3 decades back; ones with severely degraded firepower and navigation; money down the drain; same with the f-16s...

Got any facts to back up this nonsensical statement? Or are you just ranting?

 

[Enigma SIG]

we're still stuck with A/B versions; got MLU's after years of begging and hopefully the C/D versions; not wheat if nothing goes awry; theres a reason the JF17 was pursued

 

[Munir]

Cobra's are suited for Pakistan we need juiced up Cobras for PA..Pakistan Army needs AH-1 SuperCobras..

I would indeed take the choice to go for 100-150 Super Cobra's. Cheap, rugged and very good in eliminating terrorists pockets. Hardly high tech and pretty fast to get (if the US stops playing games).

 

[HAIDER]

Here is latest from war front..

While insisting it will win in Swat, Pakistan's army complains of a lack of equipment, including night-vision technology and helicopters — shortcomings that Washington has pledged to address.The Associated Press: Pakistan readies assault on Taliban in Swat town

Well.....success of this operation is depend on US urgent unconditional support...Hope US congress men don't waste time in hearing committees ...Instead take urgent measures....

 

[Hasnain2009]

Do we have Apaches??

 

[forcetrip]

We should tick mark "Long bow package" on the acquisition form.

 

[Rank]

We should tick mark "Long bow package" on the acquisition form.

no no we dont need Apache because if will we get Apache thn after next few years we trape because of US (parts issue)

1, Expensive
2, Delay
3, Our pilots already pro on Cobra Gunships

we need atleast more 50 Cobra Gunships its better for us because Cobra gunship suited our Army Aviation. My opinion is Cobra gunship best for Pakistan Army Aviation. US urgent provide us 40 - 50 Cobra Viper double engine. We will pay for that if US agree!