Pakistan Army Aviation Corps - Updated

[Zarvan]

171 E has VK-2500-III upgraded engines which can operate in extreme hot conditions and has a FADEC in it.

Russia itself is looking to induct MI-38. We should keep an eye on these Helicopters

 

[Sulman Badshah]

171 E has VK-2500-III upgraded engines which can operate in extreme hot conditions and has a FADEC in it.

I think the reason why PAA select this one is Naltar valley crash ... and these new one will be used for VVIP movements ...

its engine can take -50to +50 temp ... it can reliably be operated in tough terrain like hilly areas .. it can land on difficult position .. and it can operate day/night more effectively than our current fleet ..

 

[fatman17]

Leonardo-Finmeccanica has announced

that Pakistan will purchase an undisclosed number of AW139 helicopters for Search & Rescue missions. This will add to 11 already in service, and delivery is to commence in 2017. The contract is part of a fleet renewal program

spread over several batches, including a logistic support and training package.

Industry
Pakistan signs up for more AW139 helos
Gabriel Dominguez, London - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
25 May 2016

Pakistan has signed a contract for an undisclosed number of AgustaWestland AW139s. Source: Leonardo-Finmeccanica


Pakistan has signed a contract for an undisclosed number of AgustaWestland AW139 intermediate twin-engine helicopters, Italian defence group Leonardo-Finmeccanica announced on 24 May.

The contract is part of a fleet renewal programme spread over several batches, including a logistic support and training package. The AW139s, deliveries of which are expected in 2017, will be used to perform search-and-rescue (SAR) operations across the country, said the AgustaWestland parent company.

A total of 11 AW139s are already in service in Pakistan, with five aircraft operated for government relief and transportation duties.

 

[PakShaheen79]

Which variant PAA would be acquiring? AW139 Basic or AW139M which is a militarized version.

 

[Quwa]

PAA (and ideally PAF and PN) ought to try and reduce maintenance and logistical channels; stick to the AW139 (and its variants) and build up the fleet, and later, push for local MRO and some spare parts manufacturing.

 

[Zarvan]

PAA (and ideally PAF and PN) ought to try and reduce maintenance and logistical channels; stick to the AW139 (and its variants) and build up the fleet, and later, push for local MRO and some spare parts manufacturing.

Pakistan needs to set up production plant for helicopters. It's ridiculous that we are producing Fighter and Trainer Jets bu not Helicopters.

 

[Quwa]

Pakistan needs to set up production plant for helicopters. It's ridiculous that we are producing Fighter and Trainer Jets bu not Helicopters.

It's an issue of scale. We took took the weight of the JF-17 because it was pivotal to maintaining our basic modernization needs, and there really was no other route (except perhaps buying off-the-shelf from China).

With helicopters, it isn't as urgent; the Mi-17/171 parts probably come cheap thanks to the thousands in service around the world, and we are flush with foreign suppliers willing to sell.

At some point, maybe 10-15 years from now, each state entity should compile their utility helicopter requirements into one singular type. In turn, we can produce that type domestically, but in stages: start with MRO, move up to parts manufacturing, and then proceed to local licensed production (and do it for many decades).

 

[Danish saleem]

Brothers,

Please check its for Pakistan Army not For air force.

 

[Danish saleem]

i think they going to replace Puma's.

 

[fatman17]

This new purchase is exclusively for the PAF, totalling 6.

 

[fatman17]

Brothers,

Please check its for Pakistan Army not For air force.

Air force SAR

 

[nomi007]

@fatman17
what is current status of AH-1Z after F-16s saga

 

[fatman17]

@fatman17
what is current status of AH-1Z after F-16s saga

On schedule as paid for by own funds 100%

 

[nomi007]

On schedule as paid for by own funds 100%

but after this news

there is no need to publish this news

 

[Sulman Badshah]