Pakistan Army Aviation Corps - Updated

[mingle]

So it looks like Italy's Leonardo has been quietly developing the successor to the AW129, designated AW249, as the original helos are to be phased out by 2025.
Looks like an uparmed version of the ATAK but will be powered by twin GE700/AVIO CT7-8E6 engines, similar to ones that power the AH-1Zs (2,500 shp each). Max TOW in the 7,500 - 8,000kg range.
With the close cooperation with the Italians already, it could be another option in the hat to make up the heavy component that was once going to be AH-1Z, or even T129s replacement if that never pans out.

AW249

The AW249 is the next-generation combat helicopter designed to operate in the challenging modern battlefield scenarios to provide mission effectiveness. The helicopter represents a step change in technology and capabilities, ensuring operational superiority at all times.

www.leonardocompany.com

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Looking great

 

[python-000]

Pakistan can Get Z-10ME with Russian or Ukrainian engines...

 

[MIRauf]

Pakistan can Get Z-10ME with Russian or Ukrainian engines...

Chinese will have to allow the integration, then it will take time for integration, test and evaluation. At the end of the day who will foot the bill for it ( testing, integration ) ?

 

[ghazi52]

 

[khanasifm]

Paa during fATa ops

 

[ghazi52]

Bell 412 In Pakistan Army Aviation.

© Zohaib Malik

 

[GriffinsRule]

 

[Scorpiooo]

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Any idea how actual more numbers are on order

 

[Yasser76]

It maybe my age, but I get deeply uncomfortable watching these Hinds in Pakistan, and knowing they are flying around Tribal areas.

 

[Raja Porus]

It maybe my age, but I get deeply uncomfortable watching these Hinds in Pakistan, and knowing they are flying around Tribal areas.

they wont be getting stingers,hopefully.

 

[ghazi52]

The Pakistan Army Aviation Corps Mi-35M.

Mi-35M is a multi-role combat helicopter manufactured by Rostvertol, a subsidiary of Russian Helicopters. It is an export variant of Mi-24 Hind attack helicopter.

© Rana Suhaib Photography

 

[khanasifm]

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The Pakistan Army Aviation Corps Mi-35M.

Mi-35M is a multi-role combat helicopter manufactured by Rostvertol, a subsidiary of Russian Helicopters. It is an export variant of Mi-24 Hind attack helicopter.

© Rana Suhaib Photography

Has anyone seen a pic of paa mi-35 with missiles mostly shows up with rockets ??

 

[python-000]

What is the status of PAA new attack helicopter Z-10ME, T-129 Atak, MI-35, MI-28 or KA-52...

 

[ghazi52]

 

[ghazi52]