Pakistan seeks Russian help in modernizing engine repair facilities & attain RD93 repair capability

[Sulman Badshah]

Pakistan Seeks Joint Plane Engine Development With Russia
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A Russian engine is being installed in Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder fighter jet which inspires hope for cooperation between the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex and the Russian engine maker, a PAC representative said on Monday.

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“As we know, a Russian engine is being installed on the JF-17 Thunder and we are looking forward to further cooperation with the engine manufacturer in Russia,” the Pakistani official told RIA Novosti news agency on the sidelines of the 2015 Dubai Air Show on Monday.
The PAC representative expressed interest in having Pakistani engine specialists undergo training in Russia and their Russian colleagues helping modernize the company’s engine-repair facilities in Pakistan.


The JF-17 all-weather multirole fighter, jointly developed by Pakistan and China’s Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation, is currently being modified with a Russian-made RD-93 engine.

Founded in 1971 by the Pakistan Air Force, the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex is a major aerospace, defense, aviation contractor and military corporation producing aerial systems for both military and civilian usage.



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[FunkyGen]

Not the most possible thing right now but alas we are looking in the right direction now...

 

[salarsikander]

Hi,

Far too ambitious and too early too with greater regional implications

 

[Muhammad Omar]

Interesting... so we don't want WS-10 now?

 

[mzeeshanfahd]

now this is great news if it materalizes .....

 

[Beast]

I think it just the writer wish. WS-13 will debut next year.

 

[Imtiaz_Sarwar]

RD 93 is not the best Russian engine so Russia might be convinced to give us the technology for this engine if we try hard enough. Besides Chinese engines are also an option.

 

[Guynextdoor2]

India won't allow it, and worse- will sabotage it after making you spend a lot of money.

Realistically speaking.

RD 93 is not the best Russian engine so Russia might be convinced to give us the technology for this engine if we try hard enough. Besides Chinese engines are also an option.

No, not one chance in a million. We won't let it happen.

 

[Tameem]

No, not one chance in a million. We won't let it happen.

Pind Wassaya Naeeen...
Uchakkkay Pehlonnnn...

 

[monitor]

As we know, a Russian engine is being installed on the JF-17 Thunder and we are looking forward to further cooperation with the engine manufacturer in Russia,” the Pakistani official told RIA Novosti news agency on the sidelines of the 2015 Dubai Air Show on Monday.
The PAC representative expressed interest in having Pakistani engine specialists undergo training in Russia and their Russian colleagues helping modernize the company’s engine-repair facilities in Pakistan

A misleading title it said modernizing engine repair facilities and training of Pakistani engine specialist not developing new engine .

 

[Guynextdoor2]

Pind Wassaya Naeeen...
Uchakkkay Pehlonnnn...

Matlab?

 

[xyxmt]

They are talking about engine repairs and maintenance

 

[Sulman Badshah]

A misleading title it said modernizing engine repair facilities and training of Pakistani engine specialist not developing new engine .

yes it is misleading.. I copied the full title from sputnik (news source)

They are talking about engine repairs and maintenance

 

[Ghazwa e Hind]

Its a practical thing and Pakistan should must do some talks for this. It will increase percentage of indigenous part in JF-17 Thunder. Moreover engine development needs a solid kick in Pakistan.

 

[Paksanity]

A misleading title it said modernizing engine repair facilities and training of Pakistani engine specialist not developing new engine .

True. Jf-17 will be most numerous fighter in PAF and it makes sense to have overhaul and repair facilities of its engine inside Pakistan. WS-13 seems far from maturity. Probably another 5 years or so till its field performance is known. Till that time, there are likely to be 150+ JFTs flying with Russian engines.