Ukraine crisis l Pakistan should secure licensed production for KMDB engines.

[Kompromat]

Pakistan should secure licensed production for KMDB 6TD-X (1500 HP) power pack for Al-Khalid II from Ukraine.

Things in Ukraine can go south any time soon, which may adversely affect Pakistan's 'critical' Al-Khalid program, since Ukrainian KMDB supplies the 1200HP 6TD-2 powerpack for Al Khalid MBTs.

Pakistan is also seeking a 1500HP powerpack for Al-Khalid II upgrade. However all of the AK-II party be busted when the deteriorating situation in Ukraine may unfold into a bigger conflict.

Since AK is the backbone of our Armor upgrade program, we shouldn't be taking chances. Ukraine did promise Pakistan of a smooth supply of all engines, however they have little control over what Russian backed separatists might do.

Keeping this in mind, i think Pakistan should request Ukraine to transfer license production for the 1500HP powerpack as well as for the AAPS.

Whats your opinion?

 

[Bilal.]

I was under the impression that we are going for Chinese powerpacks for AK2.But if we can get in house production deal from Ukraine then nothing would be better.

 

[That Guy]

I've been saying this for a while now. While I don't think Pakistan should get involved in this crisis, I do think Pakistan can take advantage of it. It may sound like a shitty thing to do, but national security comes before foreign relations.

 

[farhan_9909]

I was under the impression that we are going for Chinese powerpacks for AK2.But if we can get in house production deal from Ukraine then nothing would be better.

Ukraine Engine is confirmed for AK2 as per HIT official interview to janes

 

[rockstar08]

i think it will be a right blow on the right time for PA ... anyway i agree ..we should secure our interest first

 

[Pak_Sher]

Things in Ukraine can go south any time soon, which may adversly affect Pakistan's 'critical' Al-Khalid program, since Ukranian KMDB supplies the 1200HP 6TD-2 powerpack for Al Khalid MBTs.

Pakistan is also seeking a 1500HP powerpack for Al-Khalid II upgrade. However all of the AK-II party be busted when the deteriorating situation in Ukraine may unfold into a bigger conflict.

Since AK is the backbone of our Armor upgrade program, we shouldn't be taking chances. Ukraine did promise Pakistan of a smooth supply of all engines, however they have little control over what Russian backed sepratists might do.

Keeping this in mind, i think Pakistan should request Ukraine to transfer license production for the 1500HP powerpack as well as for the AAPS.

Whats your opinion?

The rebels are not that strong to run Ukraine over. Plus Russia is also now willing to sell arms to Pakistan.

 

[Counter-Errorist]

Things in Ukraine can go south any time soon, which may adversly affect Pakistan's 'critical' Al-Khalid program, since Ukranian KMDB supplies the 1200HP 6TD-2 powerpack for Al Khalid MBTs.

Pakistan is also seeking a 1500HP powerpack for Al-Khalid II upgrade. However all of the AK-II party be busted when the deteriorating situation in Ukraine may unfold into a bigger conflict.

Since AK is the backbone of our Armor upgrade program, we shouldn't be taking chances. Ukraine did promise Pakistan of a smooth supply of all engines, however they have little control over what Russian backed sepratists might do.

Keeping this in mind, i think Pakistan should request Ukraine to transfer license production for the 1500HP powerpack as well as for the AAPS.

Whats your opinion?

Do we know the status of their supplies, is it still under their control?

Or considering the recent Mi35 understanding with Russia, we could deal via them instead. We could use the situation to convey our bias toward Russia against the West. I feel that's a safer route going forward.

 

[Desert Fox]

Ukraine Engine is confirmed for AK2 as per HIT official interview to janes

Could you post the link?

 

[khanboy007]

Things in Ukraine can go south any time soon, which may adversly affect Pakistan's 'critical' Al-Khalid program, since Ukranian KMDB supplies the 1200HP 6TD-2 powerpack for Al Khalid MBTs.

Pakistan is also seeking a 1500HP powerpack for Al-Khalid II upgrade. However all of the AK-II party be busted when the deteriorating situation in Ukraine may unfold into a bigger conflict.

Since AK is the backbone of our Armor upgrade program, we shouldn't be taking chances. Ukraine did promise Pakistan of a smooth supply of all engines, however they have little control over what Russian backed sepratists might do.

Keeping this in mind, i think Pakistan should request Ukraine to transfer license production for the 1500HP powerpack as well as for the AAPS.

Whats your opinion?

it may seem a bit nasty to take advantage of a situation.....but our own concern comes first so.....yes go for it.....because of the current situation the deal may be a bit cheap too

 

[FunkyGen]

The rebels are not that strong to run Ukraine over. Plus Russia is also now willing to sell arms to Pakistan.

Focus should be on TOT or at the very least licence production of critical components....

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Taking Shortcuts has an end , and this is what we did we took short cuts

a) No Helicopters
b) Tanks with No Engines
c) And JF17 Thunder also happens to run on a engine we don't own

 

[~S@~]

Agreed..! Pakistan should produce all defense products by it self.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Its really strange that how can a country be "independent" when it has no automotive sector or engineering backbone to make engines , transmissions , jet engines and other material of interest

 

[Luftwaffe]

The rebels are not that strong to run Ukraine over. Plus Russia is also now willing to sell arms to Pakistan.

Are you sure? these rebels or taliban or whatever type lot are always dangerous you see Pakistan has been fighting terrorists for almost 13 Years. How long would Ukraine be fighting them with russia at rebels' side. Lets not be at ease that russians are offering us peanuts.

 

[Robot Syntex]

Pakistan should secure licensed production for KMDB 6TD-X (1500 HP) power pack for Al-Khalid II from Ukraine.

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Things in Ukraine can go south any time soon, which may adversely affect Pakistan's 'critical' Al-Khalid program, since Ukrainian KMDB supplies the 1200HP 6TD-2 powerpack for Al Khalid MBTs.

Pakistan is also seeking a 1500HP powerpack for Al-Khalid II upgrade. However all of the AK-II party be busted when the deteriorating situation in Ukraine may unfold into a bigger conflict.

Since AK is the backbone of our Armor upgrade program, we shouldn't be taking chances. Ukraine did promise Pakistan of a smooth supply of all engines, however they have little control over what Russian backed separatists might do.

Keeping this in mind, i think Pakistan should request Ukraine to transfer license production for the 1500HP powerpack as well as for the AAPS.

Whats your opinion?

we can manufacture better engines. just try a visionary instead of position holder from pieas or itu