Fokker and Two Alouettes Inducted

[fatman17]

the Nation newspaper has reported that 5 Helicopters have been inducted in the PN at a ceremony held at Mehran NS. can someone please confirm the type: ASW, SAR or Transport?

 

[PakForce Unlimited]

Three aircraft inducted into PN fleet​

KARACHI, April 12: The Pakistan Navy enhanced on Saturday its airborne early warning, reconnaissance and fighting capabilities by inducting two Alouette and one Fokker aircraft into the naval aviation fleet.

The aircraft were formally inducted into the naval fleet at an impressive ceremony held at the naval aviation base, PNS Mehran. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Afzal Tahir was the chief guest on the occasion.

The two helicopters comprised the first batch of the six Alouettes being acquired by the Pakistan Navy from a private firm in the UK. These helicopters will operate from ships and can be employed for multiple roles. The remaining four helicopters will also arrive in Pakistan by the last quarter of the current year.

In the next few years PN Air Arm strength will almost be doubled with the induction of more P3Cs (airborne early warning platforms), Alouette helicopters, and the force multiplier, AEW aircraft. The PN was also acquiring fixed and rotary wing unarmed aerial vehicles (UAVs) to add to its surveillance capability.

The newly inducted Fokker was acquired from the Pakistan International Airline, which had grounded its Fokker fleet in 2006. The contract with the PIA also included two additional Fokkers for additional support and transfer of associated maintenance facilities. The Pakistan Navy claims it has modified the Fokker aircraft with state-of-the-art sensors and weapons required in maritime operations.In his address, Admiral Tahir said the geopolitical scenario and security environment warranted that the PN, besides ensuring wartime preparedness, was also ready to undertake a wide range of operations during peace time, either independently or as a part of coalition. One major ongoing activity in this respect, he continued, was uninterrupted participation by Pakistan Navy in the Coalition Maritime Campaign Plan.

The ceremony was concluded with a spectacular fly past of the newly-inducted Fokker and Alouette aircraft. Among others, the ceremony was also attended by Pakistan Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Noman Bashir.

Link: KARACHI: Three aircraft inducted into PN fleet -DAWN - Local; April 13, 2008

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[fatman17]

good work ipoonu!

 

[Imran Khan]

why aloutte they cant take some new modelS. i like NH-90

 

[Always Neutral]

Three aircraft inducted into PN fleet​

KARACHI, April 12: The Pakistan Navy enhanced on Saturday its airborne early warning, reconnaissance and fighting capabilities by inducting two Alouette and one Fokker aircraft into the naval aviation fleet.

The aircraft were formally inducted into the naval fleet at an impressive ceremony held at the naval aviation base, PNS Mehran. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Mohammad Afzal Tahir was the chief guest on the occasion.

The two helicopters comprised the first batch of the six Alouettes being acquired by the Pakistan Navy from a private firm in the UK. These helicopters will operate from ships and can be employed for multiple roles. The remaining four helicopters will also arrive in Pakistan by the last quarter of the current year.

In the next few years PN Air Arm strength will almost be doubled with the induction of more P3Cs (airborne early warning platforms), chelicopters, and the force multiplier, AEW aircraft. The PN was also acquiring fixed and rotary wing unarmed aerial vehicles (UAVs) to add to its surveillance capability.

The newly inducted Fokker was acquired from the Pakistan International Airline, which had grounded its Fokker fleet in 2006. The contract with the PIA also included two additional Fokkers for additional support and transfer of associated maintenance facilities. The Pakistan Navy claims it has modified the Fokker aircraft with state-of-the-art sensors and weapons required in maritime operations.In his address, Admiral Tahir said the geopolitical scenario and security environment warranted that the PN, besides ensuring wartime preparedness, was also ready to undertake a wide range of operations during peace time, either independently or as a part of coalition. One major ongoing activity in this respect, he continued, was uninterrupted participation by Pakistan Navy in the Coalition Maritime Campaign Plan.

The ceremony was concluded with a spectacular fly past of the newly-inducted Fokker and Alouette aircraft. Among others, the ceremony was also attended by Pakistan Fleet Commander Vice Admiral Noman Bashir.

Link: KARACHI: Three aircraft inducted into PN fleet -DAWN - Local; April 13, 2008

http://imageshack.us

Must say the Pakistan Navy is in tatters. Alouettes are very old French choppers if I am not mistaken so if they are being bought from us (UK) then they would be second hand ? As for the Fokkers I thing the company in Germany stopped manufacturing them several years ago.

Regards

 

[fatman17]

why aloutte they cant take some new modelS. i like NH-90

its all about resources my dear friend. further the upgrade and re-furbish market is a big thriving industry. it can completely change the operatibility of any system/platform. the aloutte is a rugged helicopter and the PN has good experience with it.

 

[Always Neutral]

its all about resources my dear friend. further the upgrade and re-furbish market is a big thriving industry. it can completely change the operatibility of any system/platform. the aloutte is a rugged helicopter and the PN has good experience with it.

I agree. Very good observation.

Regards

 

[niaz]

I have travelled in an Alouette-3 a couple of times for landing on off shore oil rigs. Once also landed on a VLCC; being used as floating oil storage. Despite being old design, Alouette 3 is a very sturdy helicopter and can land on ship decks. Think Romanians are still manufacturing both the Alouette 2 & 3 under licence.

F-27s have been used for MR work for a long time. Dont think it matters if it is an old design. As long as the aircraft is airworthy and can do the job required, it should be okay.

 

[EagleEyes]

 

[EagleEyes]

 

[EagleEyes]

 

[heli1]

Does anyone know where the Alouettes came from...Althouigh a UK dealer they cannot have been UK helicopters as no Alouette 3s in that country ?
Perehaps ...Ex Irish Air Corps ?.... Netherlands Navy ?

 

[fatman17]

Does anyone know where the Alouettes came from...Althouigh a UK dealer they cannot have been UK helicopters as no Alouette 3s in that country ?
Perehaps ...Ex Irish Air Corps ?.... Netherlands Navy ?

could be anyone really! Ex-French?

 

[Imran Khan]

nice images sir

 

[Always Neutral]

I must say there seems no physical or facial differences between the PN and IN officers.

Regards