Aamir Hussain
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salam Bro, my question was not about air defense it was in terms of heavy Attack helicopters comparable with apache for PA.
You feel that we need to take on a helo to helo combat scenario? That is not done therefore we do not need to go head to head on that with our next door.... Furthermore, recent deployment of Helos in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria has shown some weak areas of Attack Helos that can be exploited against Indian Attack Helos as well. Man Pads, even RPG's have been used effectively to inflict significant damage to them in combat.
Attack Helos are primarily used to clear the way for an armored thrust or blunt an armored attack other than their use in COIN Ops. Our terrain is almost flat in tank-able areas of Central Punjab and Desert Areas Cholistan and Thar. Very little cover available against man pads and RPG elements.
PA will face the same challenge against India if they employ their small Attack Helo force in this way.