ATAK for Pakistan army

[Oublious]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1573587506276274176

Head of the SSB Ismail Demir, we are in talk with Pakistan army to deliver 30 ATAK with Turkish engines.

 

[mulj]

As any new domesticated advanced weapon system emerge from Turkyie, Pakistan will be among first buyers.

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

If accurate, then it seems that the PAA sought the Z-10ME for the 'heavy' requirement left by the AH-1Z, while the ATAK will manage the 'light -- i.e., armed recon, high-altitude, etc -- role.

 

[PakFactor]

If accurate, then it seems that the PAA sought the Z-10ME for the 'heavy' requirement left by the AH-1Z, while the ATAK will manage the 'light -- i.e., armed recon, high-altitude, etc -- role.

The Pak Army fooled us; we were under the impression with the Z-10ME deal completed, the ATAK was dead in the water. Surprising that it wasn't taken off the table.

 

[HAIDER]

Seems the US is concerned about the Chinese influence in the defense sector of Pakistan. After the sudden and unexpected delivery of the Chinese J10c and now Chinese gunship. Plus seems Pak change its foreign policy and provide weapons to Ukraine. A regular delivery

https://twitter.com/x/status/1559883345257005057

 

[Tipu7]

If accurate, then it seems that the PAA sought the Z-10ME for the 'heavy' requirement left by the AH-1Z, while the ATAK will manage the 'light -- i.e., armed recon, high-altitude, etc -- role.

There is still no official confirmation that PAA has acquired Z-10ME.
IMO, provided the technical parameters are met, PAA should opt for combination of ATAK and ATAK-2 for full filling its gunship requirements.

 

[_NOBODY_]

There is still no official confirmation that PAA has acquired Z-10ME.
IMO, provided the technical parameters are met, PAA should opt for combination of ATAK and ATAK-2 for full filling its gunship requirements.

ATAK 2 doesn't even have a flying prototype yet.

 

[hussain0216]

When it came to the Atak wasn't there some talk originally about some airframes being built in Pakistan

Our defence budget is so small that our development budget is nowhere near enough to cover everything we need

We have a massive need for attack helicopters and drones we can make ourselves or with a partner

 

[Maea]

I suggest the weapons onboard should be inaugurated by firing them directly on Parliament and PM House. What do you say guys?

 

[Oublious]

Time lap will be after 2025 first delivery, the engine is in test phase and certification.

 

[merzifonlu]

Time lap will be after 2025 first delivery, the engine is in test phase and certification.

True.

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Time lap will be after 2025 first delivery, the engine is in test phase and certification.

Will the same engine equip the newer T129 variant too?

 

[Ali_Baba]

Seems the US is concerned about the Chinese influence in the defense sector of Pakistan. After the sudden and unexpected delivery of the Chinese J10c and now Chinese gunship. Plus seems Pak change its foreign policy and provide weapons to Ukraine. A regular delivery

https://twitter.com/x/status/1559883345257005057

It would be interesting to know how much the generals are earning from these sales.. ....

 

[merzifonlu]

Will the same engine equip the newer T129 variant too?

Same engine. In military engines, the lubrication system is different. The lubrication function must continue even if the military helicopter turns upside down while flying. Civilian engines do not have this type of complex lubrication system because it is undesirable for the civilian helicopter to flip over while flying. TS-1400 is dual-use.

 

[WaqarAhmed161247]

Will the same engine equip the newer T129 variant too?

May be US has or promised to issue Noc for delivery of us made engines for t-129 destined for pak.AA.