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[Raider 21]

MashaAllah. So No 28 is up and I am expecting the count soaring to at least No 30 with JF-17B and Block III yet to join. It is noteworthy that PAF is expanding during times when IAF's strength has decreased in terms of overall squadron strength. Certainly, IAF would be watching this development and it is expected that we see lots of propaganda on Indian media to fetch lots of extra funds to raise new squadrons.

They'll panick regardless....bullies always bark more. When PAF ordered 13 second hand F-16s from Jordan...the Indian government lost their mind. But when the Indian government orders 250 Su-30MKIs and later on 36 Rafales....then obviously nothing is wrong with that. They fear PAF........

 

[Dazzler]

They'll panick regardless....bullies always bark more. When PAF ordered 13 second hand F-16s from Jordan...the Indian government lost their mind. But when the Indian government orders 250 Su-30MKIs and later on 36 Rafales....then obviously nothing is wrong with that. They fear PAF........

So do the israelis for all the right reasons

 

[Windjammer]

PAF’s No 88 Squadron Equipped With Augusta Helicopters

ISLAMABAD, Mar 03 (APP) Pakistan Air Force (PAF) achieved a significant milestone, when its No 88 Search & Rescue squadron was re-equipped with AW-139 (Augusta Westland) helicopters on Saturday.
With the induction of this state-of-the-art helicopter on its inventory, this Search & Rescue squadron has been renamed as No 88 Combat Support Squadron and Advanced Helicopter Training School, said a press release issued here by media affairs directorate of PAF.
To mark this significant event in the glowing history of PAF, a ceremony was held at PAF Base, Shahbaz (Jacobabad). Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was the chief guest on the occasion.
During the ceremony, Air Chief reviewed a smartly turned-out guard of honour by the personnel of the Base. A three-ship formation, comprising 01 MI 171 and 02 AW 139 Augusta, helicopters presented the fly past over the venue.
Speaking on the occasion, the Air Chief said, “PAF, after an in-depth analysis of the Search & Rescue platforms available worldwide, selected AW-139 as the most effective solution for our requirements. The state-of-the-art machine that we have inducted is a manifestation of stern commitment of Pakistan Air Force to modernization and capability enhancement.
“I firmly believe that this will become a stepping stone in achieving more complex capabilities as regard to the Helo fleet. The AW-139
promises a feature of enhancing PAF capability due to its versatile roles. The vision of taking Helo fleet of PAF into 21st century could not have been achieved any other way,” he added.
He said, “Today, Alhamdulillah; the long awaited vision of PAF to acquire night and maritime Search & Rescue capability has been achieved with the AW-139 operationalisation”.
The induction of AW-139 helicopters would considerably enhance
the operational capabilities of this squadron which was flying vintage MI 171 helicopters earlier. Being a pioneer squadron of AW-139 helicopters in PAF, it would also serve as a conversion unit for the young pilots to train them on this system.
High ranking military officials along with civil dignitaries also attended the ceremony.

 

[hassan1]

 

[fatman17]

Why all spot light on #PAF AW139 only?
Army got AW139 of their own too [emoji5]
In total, 11 AW139 are with Pakistan, 5 used for civilian purpose while remaining 6 are part of armed forces as Search & Rescue (#SAR) units. More unknown number of units are on order. https://t.co/LGKtObdzfc

 

[Shabi1]

Why all spot light on #PAF AW139 only?
Army got AW139 of their own too [emoji5]
In total, 11 AW139 are with Pakistan, 5 used for civilian purpose while remaining 6 are part of armed forces as Search & Rescue (#SAR) units. More unknown number of units are on order. https://t.co/LGKtObdzfcView attachment 457420

Airforce version looks different and a updated variant.

 

[Bossman]

New and upgraded bases, more Erieyes, increased training cooperation with RAF, enhanced search and rescue capability. All this are a precursor to? Yes Typhoons! Might be linked to upcoming Saudi order.

 

[Army research]

New and upgraded bases, more Erieyes, increased training cooperation with RAF, enhanced search and rescue capability. All this are a precursor to? Yes Typhoons! Might be linked to upcoming Saudi order.

That would be very unusual, yet nothing normal in this world.

 

[fatman17]

PAF Jf17 successfully test fired C802-AK Anti Ship missile following final day of #PAF & #PN joint exercise #Rabat_18 https://t.co/6PgYAboXVp

 

[Maxpane]

Wow great

 

[Yasser76]

Airforce version looks different and a updated variant.

It is, has FLIR, Search light, Night cam, winch and countermeasures, will be used for CSAR, Army for regular troop transport

 

[fatman17]

Pakistan’s Air Force has inducted the AW139 helicopter into service, being assigned to its No 88 search and rescue squadron which is now designated as a advanced helicopter training school. The event was marked by a ceremony held at PAF Base, Shahbaz (Jacobabad) with Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman as the chief guest, with other high ranking military officials civil dignitaries also in attendance. In February 2017, manufacturer Leonardo announced the sale of an undisclosed number of AW139s to Pakistan with the aim to use them in a variety of utility and transport roles.

 

[araz]

Pakistan’s Air Force has inducted the AW139 helicopter into service, being assigned to its No 88 search and rescue squadron which is now designated as a advanced helicopter training school. The event was marked by a ceremony held at PAF Base, Shahbaz (Jacobabad) with Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman as the chief guest, with other high ranking military officials civil dignitaries also in attendance. In February 2017, manufacturer Leonardo announced the sale of an undisclosed number of AW139s to Pakistan with the aim to use them in a variety of utility and transport roles.

Sir jee.
How many platcorms inducted and how many more proposed or ordered?
A

 

[fatman17]

Sir jee.
How many platcorms inducted and how many more proposed or ordered?
A

Total so far 11 for army and AF. More on the way.

 

[fatman17]

The first JF-17B was sighted at Kamra. No surprise if you follow us, four weeks ago we reported the hulk on a trailer ready for air transport in China (see https://t.co/TjFQs2OUuS). This shot was taken in one of PAC's hangars comes courtesy of PAF fan page Fizaiya. #avgeek https://t.co/bZo1ts5KoG