Rumors: Pakistan to acquire five C-130J Super Hercules

[airomerix]

Dear all,

Thanks to @Blacklight, I dug a little deeper and was able to find conclusive evidence that indeed, 5 C-130J's are being acquired. The source of the aircraft is unknown, but 6 squadron appears to be preparing for it.

Also, there have been a 'number' of US bound flights being operated by C-130's in the past 3 weeks. Scheduled all the way until June end, the news of AH-1Z Zulu's return does hold water as @Blacklight mentioned.

I would request the readers to not post this yet on facebook. As it gets muddy and alot of brainless people there start yapping.

I think it is safe to speculate the if's, when's and what's.

 

[Blacklight]

Dear all,

Thanks to @Blacklight, I dug a little deeper and was able to find conclusive evidence that indeed, 5 C-130J's are being acquired. The source of the aircraft is unknown, but 6 squadron appears to be preparing for it.

Also, there have been a 'number' of US bound flights being operated by C-130's in the past 3 weeks. Scheduled all the way until June end, the news of AH-1Z Zulu's return does hold water as @Blacklight mentioned.

I would request the readers to not post this yet on facebook. As it gets muddy and alot of brainless people there start yapping.

I think it is safe to speculate the if's, when's and what's.

5 are brand spanking new IA. 4 that will come in the next few months IA, are also -30 J's but EDA.

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

Looks like Khafee was right, no?

 

[truthfollower]

wow Thanks for sharing

 

[airmarshal]

So 5 new and 4 EDA? A total of 9?

 

[Gripen9]

So 5 new and 4 EDA? A total of 9?

Yes. PAF has raised a new transport squadron (No 52) "Markhors".
CN-235s have been moved to the new squadron. No 6 sqn is getting ready for the new Js

 

[untitled]

Yes.

Some older airframes due for retirement?

I dug a little deeper and was able to find conclusive evidence

Please continue digging. Keep up the good work

 

[Jinn Baba]

I know you're informed members, but I'll believe it when I see it (esp the Zulus). Been dissapointed too many times before.

 

[airmarshal]

There was long running thread on PAF getting F-16Vs. I hope this thread does not go the gutter of speculation.

 

[airomerix]

I know you're informed members, but I'll believe it when I see it (esp the Zulus). Been dissapointed too many times before.

I understand. I have been hesistant all day to post this news. Will keep you guys posted.

 

[Khanate]

Looks like Khafee was right, no?

Isn't he always?

 

[SQ8]

Looks like Khafee was right, no?

Discussions happen all the time, and some come to fruition.

Unfortunately, many of these discussions also lead to increased efforts by our enemies both across the border, their lobbies and others within the manufacturing country itself to block it.

 

[Blacklight]

There was long running thread on PAF getting F-16Vs. I hope this thread does not go the gutter of speculation.

Those are still being negotiated. On the Hercs, Contract signed.

 

[RIP Pak LAW]

Looks like Khafee was right, no?

He was specific about F16Vs in particular along with other stuff. No update on them yet.

Anyways C-130Js will be good addition for PAF. We need quick transport up at the north especially in GB.

 

[truthfollower]

Discussions happen all the time, and some come to fruition.

Unfortunately, many of these discussions also lead to increased efforts by our enemies both across the border, their lobbies and others within the manufacturing country itself to block it.

This time our enemies failed?