Pakistan Army Aviation Corps - Updated

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[hassan1]

 

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PS. The pictures I have posted , I believe some of them are taken by a Aviation Officer named Captain Jawad.
These are from his facebook.

 

[fatman17]

Z-9W/WA/WE/WZ Dauphin

Z-9W is the first indigenous anti-armor attack helicopter derived from the license-built AS-365N. Its main armament are four KD-8 wire-guided ATGMs (range 600-3,000m, armor penetration >800mm). Besides anti-tank missiles, it can carry also two 57mm/90mm rocket pods, or two 12.7mm machine gun pods, or two 23mm cannons, or four TY-90 IR-guided AAMs. The helicopter wears an army camouflage but is lightly armored. It also lacks effective counter-measures against IR and laser guided SAMs. However one helicopter was seen fitted with an IRCM prototype (similar to American AN/ALQ-144) behind the main rotor but it never entered the service. A roof-mounted optical sight was tested as well. Its maximum take-off weight is 4,100kg, maximum speed 315km, maximum range 664km and ceiling 4,220m. The first prototype of Z-9W flew in 1989 and dozens have been produced (S/N LH959xx, 969xx, 979xx, 989xx, 999xx). Some Z-9Ws feature redesigned engine intakes with enhanced dust filters. An further improved night-attack version dubbed Z-9WA similar to AS 565CA Panther was developed in 2000 featuring more powerful engines and a new stub wing which can carry up to 8 KD-8 ATGMs, PL-90 or even FN-6 AAMs. Its nose is redesigned to carry a low-light TV/IRST turret (YY-1?) for night missions, with RWR antennas installed on both sides. A mast-mounted sight (or an MMW radar) prototype was also developed. Z-9WA has a better armor protection in the cockpit area, a flare launcher, datalink and a redesigned NVG compatible cockpit. An air data sensor is installed on the starboard side of the cabin. A large datalink antenna is installed underneath the boom. Z-9WAs have been entering service with the Army Aviation (S/N LH919xx, 929xx, 939xx, 949xx, 959xx, 969XX, 979XX, 989xx, 999xx, 9109xx) since early 2005 as a stop-gap measure until Z-10/Z-19 (see below) enters the service. An improved version (Z-9WZ) was also developed and it first flew on December 29, 2004. This variant is thought to feature an improved fire-control system including a laser designator which allows the helicopter to fire the new KD-10 ATGM. PLAAF also took delivery of a few Z-9WZs in 2007 (S/N 609x, 619x, 60x2x). Some of them are equipped with loudspeakers and a search light for SAR purpose. A similar variant (Z-9ZH) is also in service with the PLAAF unit stationed in Hong Kong (S/N 620x). It was reported that 4 Z-9WEs were delivered to Kenya in 2010, marking the first export success of this variant.

- Last Updated 3/9/12

another option for a light armed helo for the PAA

 

[nomi007]

mushak at sialkot

 

[DANGER-ZONE]

April 30, 2002: Pakistan Army Aerospatiale SA-330 Puma Rawalpindi - Qasim (Dhamial) (OPQS) Pakistan

 

[DANGER-ZONE]

February 8, 2012: Pakistan - Army Mil Mi-8MTV-2 at Eindhoven (- Welschap) Netherlands.
58502 A bit of a vague history for these helicopters. Rumours go they were used by the Afghan Army and even the United States Air Force but they were delivered to Eindhoven in a Pakistan Army color scheme; this one had the registration written in black marker on the door. It was loaded on a trailer for transport to the Czech Republic for overhaul at Kazan they said?

February 8, 2012: Pakistan - Army Mil Mi-8MTV-2 at Eindhoven (- Welschap) Netherlands.
8501 A bit of a vague history for these helicopters. Rumours go they were used by the Afghan Army and even the United States Air Force but they were delivered to Eindhoven in a Pakistan Army color scheme. It was loaded on a trailer for transport to the Czech Republic for overhaul at Kazan they said? 58503 is behind it on a trailer.

 

[Last Hope]

From Operation Rah-e-Nijat.

 

[nomi007]

East Slavonia

indian captured cheetah

 

[nomi007]

 

[fatman17]

Puma is a french origin helo which are over-hauled by IAR Romania (less labour cost). the Mi-17s are a russian/ukraine origin helo and is the no-1 used helo in the world has many countries over-hauling these helos in western and eastern europe. overhauling is a lucartive business to be in.

 

[Last Hope]

Puma is a french origin helo which are over-hauled by IAR Romania (less labour cost). the Mi-17s are a russian/ukraine origin helo and is the no-1 used helo in the world has many countries over-hauling these helos in western and eastern europe. overhauling is a lucartive business to be in.

Mi-17 will leave a deep mark in history of Helicopters.
One of it's kind and I hardly see anything better than it coming anytime soon.
Russians certainly make better helicopters than Americans which are easily available and trusted by the world, unlike American which come with a lot of terms of use and prices are not worth it.

 

[killerx]

pak army need new cobra man and may be apache 64 if not can buy fron china cheap large no's

 

[Arsalan]

pak army need new cobra man and may be apache 64 if not can buy fron china cheap large no's

as far as i can evaluate:
Cobras
Pros: good value for money, will be cheaper and may be partially funded by FMF (unlikely in current situation)
Cons: US reliance!

T-129
Pros: Excellent modern attack helicopter, will be a big leap for army aviation as far as technology is concerned. reliable supplier.
Cons: Expensive, slow delivery time (we don't seem to be in a hurry but the costs might be of a concern)

Z-10
Pros: Good value for money, most reliable supplier for Pakistan, new advanced technology, can get some soft loans and even without it, not TOO expensive.
Cons: A completely new platform, from a supplier not know for helicopters

with this in mind, i think the choice should be that, if we have funds go for T-129 or a mix of T-129 and Z-10, if there is real shortage of funds and we are desperate to get helos quickly, go for Z-10!

Please NO MORE US machinery! Please!