Janes: Pakistan signs for T129 attack helos

[Safriz]

lOOKS LIKE THEY MISSED THE TARGET?
The targets are those white boards?

 

[OguzSenturk]

The targets are those white boards?

Those black dots.

 

[imadul]

No matter what happens. We should go for 120 attack helicopters in total

U forgot just one tiny Zero at the end

 

[MastanKhan]

lOOKS LIKE THEY MISSED THE TARGET?
The targets are those white boards?

Hi,

They did not miss---the target are those dark rectangular shapes.

 

[Kamil_baku]

the best thing about T129 is it will be equiped with MMW radar which in case of foggy or rainy weather which is normal in higher attitude around mountains, It can help pilot to fly through mountains and also send its missiles.. I think its the second one after longbow

 

[waz]

Going for 5 different choppers makes no sense at all.
1- AH-1Z*
2- Mi-35_
3- T-129*
4- AH-1F_
5- Z-10?
That would be logastics nightmare.Though Mi-17 and Mi-35 have same engine,later having choice between ТVЗ-117VМА or VK-2500 engines. No idea which Engine PA has selected.

The MI-35 will be bought in very small numbers and form part of anti-narcotics and anti-terrorist operation. It will not be a burden.
With the AH-1 there is commonality with the AH-1Z, so there is no issue there. With the AH-1 being retired that will also relieve a great deal of logistical strain.
The Atak phase will have considerable help from TAI to ease it into service.
There is room for the Z-10.
So in actual fact it will only be three platforms.
As I said before it depends on what the deal is.

As an anti-tank / anti- armour solution against Indian proactive strategy (renamed Cold Start), number is still on the lower side. I think once this deal completed, more will be ordered from Turkey or from China. Current order of T-129 and Ah-1Zs is only good for replacing our existing fleet which needs modernization.

To me minimum 150+ and Indians will think 4 times before doing any misadventure in the soft-belly border region.

I'm hoping the army air corps think of the fleet as a sort of air artillery, which will pound enemy armour, whilst ground forces engage.

 

[Maarkhoor]

i will not believe until i see first T-129 in pakistani colors

BTW RIP super cobra deal

We are getting Zulus starting first delivery from July this year.

 

[帅的一匹]

Jane's is usually reliable.

Agreed, I hope Bangladesh follows suit and buys some as well at some point.

BD will buy A129 from Italia.

 

[Imran Khan]

We are getting Zulus starting first delivery from July this year.

you can not say it unless they land in pakistan sir

 

[CHI RULES]

The MI-35 will be bought in very small numbers and form part of anti-narcotics and anti-terrorist operation. It will not be a burden.
With the AH-1 there is commonality with the AH-1Z, so there is no issue there. With the AH-1 being retired that will also relieve a great deal of logistical strain.
The Atak phase will have considerable help from TAI to ease it into service.
There is room for the Z-10.
So in actual fact it will only be three platforms.
As I said before it depends on what the deal is.



I'm hoping the army air corps think of the fleet as a sort of air artillery, which will pound enemy armour, whilst ground forces engage.

Sir which commonalities are there between AH1 and Ah1Z. Further many think that Mi35s are much better for transporting forces in hot conflict zones than ordinary transport helicopters as they can also provide sufficient fire support.

Mi 35 can paly dual role of Air cavalry and transport. Meanwhile not suitable to be used particularly as gunship/ anti armor role. It is nmuch suitable for SSG and Marines in Ran of Kutch area.

 

[UzaySan]

@cabatli_53 @T-123456 @Sinan any idea where I could get a copy of the AKP's election manifesto? I couldn't find it on their site.

bro here it is but its turkish and i couldnt found an english version


http://gunes.com/akparti-secim-beyannamesi-tam-metni.pdf

Maybe google translate would work

 

[Fawad alam]

Very Good news indeed, congratulation to all Nation.

 

[mustafa erkan]

the best thing about T129 is it will be equiped with MMW radar which in case of foggy or rainy weather which is normal in higher attitude around mountains, It can help pilot to fly through mountains and also send its missiles.. I think its the second one after longbow

Russians and Europians tiger also have mmwr but it dont know specifications. ASELSAN also works for SWIR cameras to use in cats.

 

[ghauri05]

Some of the cobras are in better shape than others, so they will not all be retired at once, so fleet numbers should stay around 50. 30 + 12 Cobras makes 42, and I am guessing the forces will follow up with a big Chinese order for the Z-10, when issues have been rectified. I don't ever see any more orders from the US now.

My question stil remains..that how many we need to fulfil our needs?

 

[BetterPakistan]

Wow. Great Addition I must say. It will definitely empower Pakistan army aviation more.