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there is definitely a huge backlog for z-20 because of PLA orders. it would be years (unless emergency) before Z-20s could be made available. unless a foreign order is big enough to warrant a new line or two.
 
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Yes, but PAF and PA have already selected the AW139 which is same size/catagory
I haven't been caught up on that end...at what stage is that deal...have those been delivered? Or just the deal finalized? Or still in talks?
 
IMHO I see Pakistan sticking to the Z9EC ASW Helicopters for a good while due to few options that are comparable in configuration/role and are sanction free on the market, maybe in the future Z-20 ASW variant will be considered but for now, hardly any are available without Americans poking in their nose.

For the Westland Seakings, the best bet would be the Augusta Westland 101 which is sanctions free but comes at a high price tag.

The AW159 Wildcat has the whole American engine issue but that can be offset if there is a comparable Canada Pratt and Whitney option available.
 
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Yes they can. Cyprus uses them also for naval ops, so does Malta. Also several Italian military organizations use them (Guardia Finanza, Guardia Costiera, Air Force), for operations over water.
Along with Malaysian Navy now
 

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