Pakistan Naval Aviation - Updated

[Dazzler]

The German Government has granted Rheinland Air Service (Mönchengladbach) an export licence for a “Torpedo-fighter-plane” to Pakistan. That would be another Sea Eagle. I have no idea if that will be a Pakistani owned ATR being converted, or a secondhand aircraft will be added to the fleet.

Two torpedo fighters delivered..

https://asianmilitaryreview.com/201...ol-aircraft-second-delivery-to-pakistan-navy/

 

[Pakistani Fighter]

Two torpedo fighters delivered..

https://asianmilitaryreview.com/201...ol-aircraft-second-delivery-to-pakistan-navy/

Is the export license for the third one?

 

[Haris Ali2140]

Two torpedo fighters delivered..

https://asianmilitaryreview.com/201...ol-aircraft-second-delivery-to-pakistan-navy/

Both are equipped for MPA??? Cause a few days ago, pics of 2 ATRs were posted by PN and members were saying that only one is equipped with sensors while the other is clean.

 

[Dazzler]

Is the export license for the third one?

Not yet confirmed.

 

[Pakistan Ka Beta]

hmmm...I think we're talking about 2 different things.

1. There's the twin-engine tender for an LRMPA
2. Germany approved the sale of a 'torpedo-fighter-plane' to Pakistan.

I'm saying No. 2 is referring to another RAS-72, that's the only 'torpedo-plane' program we have with Germany.

The twin-engine jet for the LRMPA is a separate program, likely to be designed, integrated and tested in Pakistan. I agree with you, the PN is clearly looking for a larger plane. However, I don't think they'll get A220. Unfortunately, it is too late for that and now that plane is in Airbus' hands. When it was still with Bombardier, maybe...

That said, the Bombardier Global 6000 or 7500 are a good bet. They're slightly lighter than the MTOW requirement, but we know (from the Saab Swordfish) that turning it into an LRMPA is doable. Moreover, Canada is evidently fine with countries using the jet for military purposes, even Turkey's using it for the HAVASOJ EW/ECM aircraft.

The PN will likely go the Bombardier route, either brand new from factory or through third-party companies.

But if we follow the tender requirements to the letter, then it boils down to the Airbus A220-100 or the Embraer Lineage 1000E. Yes, Boeing bought Embraer's airliner division, but the Lineage 1000E actually belongs to Embraer's VIP line (which Embraer still owns).

Sir v big fan of yours . Sir whats your guess or knowledge about LRMPA hard points goals we are looking ( Compared to Indian Navy P8 ) ??? ATR-72 has 2 hard points . Plz sir your comments .

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

Sir v big fan of yours . Sir whats your guess or knowledge about LRMPA hard points goals we are looking ( Compared to Indian Navy P8 ) ??? ATR-72 has 2 hard points . Plz sir your comments .

It depends on the aircraft. If the PN selects the Bombardier Global 6000, then you're maybe looking at 4 hardpoints for anti-ship missiles and lightweight torpedoes.

 

[Shabi1]

Un related but just sharing just to show a such a type of jet could work well in antiship role. A customized option could carry more potent antiship missiles (C802, Raad2 etc) than the Harpoon

This was a cross between a Mirage and a Dassault Falcon 50 used by Iraq.
https://fighterjetsworld.com/histor...ness-jet-almost-sank-a-us-navy-frigate/18958/

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[Pakistan Ka Beta]

It depends on the aircraft. If the PN selects the Bombardier Global 6000, then you're maybe looking at 4 hardpoints for anti-ship missiles and lightweight torpedoes.

Thank you Sir . so as name suggest LRMPA ,its hard points will be more than ATR-72 (i.e 2 ) . Stay Blessed .

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

Un related but just sharing just to show a such a type of jet could work well in antiship role. A customized option could carry more potent antiship missiles (C802, Raad2 etc) than the Harpoon

This was a cross between a Mirage and a Dassault Falcon 50 used by Iraq.
https://fighterjetsworld.com/histor...ness-jet-almost-sank-a-us-navy-frigate/18958/

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This honestly looks like it came out of a James Bond/Die Hard crossover.

This is what ours will look like though (iA):

https://saab.com/globalassets/publi...rvices/mpa/mpa_datasheet_g6000_a4_web_low.pdf

 

[Michel Niesten]

Is the export license for the third one?

The export license was discussed and approved in the German Parliament this week, it is for a new delivery, not for the ones already delivered. German companies delivering weapons and military products have to get this approval before they can deliver these products, otherwise they will have huge problems with the Government.

 

[Pakistan Ka Beta]

The export license was discussed and approved in the German Parliament this week, it is for a new delivery, not for the ones already delivered. German companies delivering weapons and military products have to get this approval before they can deliver these products, otherwise they will have huge problems with the Government.

Thank you for further clarification .

 

[Pakistani Fighter]

The export license was discussed and approved in the German Parliament this week, it is for a new delivery, not for the ones already delivered. German companies delivering weapons and military products have to get this approval before they can deliver these products, otherwise they will have huge problems with the Government.

Ok. So the export could be for new LRMPA?

 

[Pakistan Ka Beta]

Ok. So the export could be for new LRMPA?

Thats another Project . It will be 3rd ATR-72 MPA conversion IA .

 

[Dazzler]

 

[khanasifm]

the 6 holes in fuselage floor Look like sonobuoy launcher ??

lastly it has anti sub role plos mpa but what about anti surface role ?? Carrying any long range anti ship weapons , non so far but somewhere it mentioned ??