Pakistan to supply Super Mushak trainer aircraft to Iraq.

[Edevelop]

Pakistan today signed a key agreement with Iraq for the supply of trainer aircraft to Iraqi Air Force, in what is billed as "major milestone" in the export of aviation products from the country.

The contract of sales of Super Mushshak Aircraft to Iraq was signed by General Anwer Hamad Ameen Ahmed, Commander Iraqi Air Force and Air Marshal Sohail Gul Khan, Chairman of the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) Kamra.

Super Mushshak is a more advanced, upgraded variant of the MFI-17 Mushshak basic trainer.

It was designed and is being manufactured at the Aircraft Manufacturing Factory.

"The sale of Super Mashshak aircraft to Iraqi Air Force is a major milestone in the export of aviation products of Pakistan," a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office said.

The statement did not mention how many aircraft will be sold.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said that Pakistan will provide assistance to Iraq in fields of training and development.

He said Pakistan Air Force has a past a rich experience in training personnel of friendly countries and will, undoubtedly, assist in developing Iraqi Air Force on modern grounds.

He said this in a meeting with General Ahmed, who called on him at Prime Minister's house.

Federal Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanvir Hussain and Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt were also present at the occasion.

In total two agreements were signed including the one for sale of the trainer aircraft.

According to the first agreement Pakistan Air Force will provide Training, to Iraq Air Defence Force personnel, in all sphere of Modern Air Force concept pertaining to different field special Air Defence, and Air Crew.

Pakistan to supply trainer aircraft to Iraq | Business Standard

 

[Peaceful Civilian]

Good news for our industry and good for Iraq as well.

 

[Rahil khan]

Should have mentioned number of aircraft's gonna be delivered... I May be couple of squadrons . Anyways its an excellent news for us. PAC has made us proud once again.

 

[Edevelop]

 

[rockstar08]

Great news , we need such deals from middle eastern countries

 

[LonE_WolF]

good news
hoping that we will hear many such good news in this year

 

[Gryphon]

Pakistan to assist Iraq in ‘training and development’: PM

10 February 2014

Iraq signs an agreement with Pakistan to purchase Super Mashshak aircraft.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has said Pakistan will provide assistance to Iraq in fields of training and development.

He was talking to Commander Iraqi Air Force General Anwer Hamad Ameen Ahmed in Islamabad Monday.

The Prime Minister said Pakistan Air Force has a rich experience of training personnel of friendly countries and would assist in developing Iraqi Air Force on modern lines.

Later‚ the Pakistan Air Force and Iraqi Air Force signed two agreements. Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain witnessed the agreement signing ceremony.

Under the first agreement‚ Pakistan Air Force will provide training to Iraqi Air Defence Force personnel in modern air force concept.

This was followed by the signing of contract of sales of Super Mushshak aircraft to Iraq. This is a major milestone in the export of Pakistan aviation products.

Pakistan to assist Iraq in ‘training and development’: PM | Radio Pakistan

 

[Alshawi1234]

@Alshawi1234 @Doritos11 ?

Great news. since the situation in the ME is a big mess, we cant make any deals with Iran, Turkey or arab states. Pakistan is the most neutral and wisest option out there. There was talk about signing seven agreements. May inslude F-16 training as well.

these trainers will cost us a fortune less than buying from the US with the similar quality. However the training agreements are probably more important than the trainers themselves if they go through. Pakistan can provide quality training for large numbers of f-16 pilots.

 

[A.Rafay]

Its funny that a country like Pakistan will join the list of countries that exports aerospace products but yeah good job.

Good news!! Congrats to Pakistan and Iraq! May our defense cooperation progress more!

But we have already joined that club many years ago. Thanks jealous anyway.

 

[VCheng]

Good news!! Congrats to Pakistan and Iraq! May our defense cooperation progress more!

But we have already joined that club many years ago. Thanks jealous anyway.

Memeership of the true aircraft manufacturing club needs expertise in engine making. Pakistan cannot even make the piston engine in this aircraft:

Powerplant: 1 × Textron Lycoming IO-540 V4A5 horizontally opposed 6 cylinder.

It certainly should have the expertise to do so but for some reason .......

 

[Edevelop]

Now looking forward to sale of JF-17

 

[PakEye]

Good strategy of Pakistan Air Force, in future PAF will achive many targets.

 

[Armstrong]

Great news. since the situation in the ME is a big mess, we cant make any deals with Iran, Turkey or arab states. Pakistan is the most neutral and wisest option out there. There was talk about signing seven agreements. May inslude F-16 training as well.

these trainers will cost us a fortune less than buying from the US with the similar quality. However the training agreements are probably more important than the trainers themselves if they go through. Pakistan can provide quality training for large numbers of f-16 pilots.

Better Pakistan-Iraq Relations would be hugely welcomed !

We've always had a soft-spot for our Iraqi Brethren !

 

[A.Rafay]

Great news. since the situation in the ME is a big mess, we cant make any deals with Iran, Turkey or arab states. Pakistan is the most neutral and wisest option out there. There was talk about signing seven agreements. May inslude F-16 training as well.

these trainers will cost us a fortune less than buying from the US with the similar quality. However the training agreements are probably more important than the trainers themselves if they go through. Pakistan can provide quality training for large numbers of f-16 pilots.

We already have good defense relations. Hope to see more cooperation

 

[Luftwaffe]

Iraqi Air Force

20 Beechcraft T-6 Texan II
20 Lasta-95
[20?]Super Mushak [probably $10-$12m deal]

Hmm political decision because Lasta-95 fulfills the role for both Basic to and Intermediate and T-6 TII as intermediate to semi advanced.