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Confirmed? Haven't we paid for them?
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Confirmed? Haven't we paid for them?
Which Pakistani rotor or fixed-wing aircraft flies with a Chinese engine to date?
What is the WZ-15 engine? Do you mean WZ-16 engine?Z-10 with WZ-15 engine is the way forward. @Deino
but roovalk is a great catch!
Yes that oneWhat is the WZ-15 engine? Do you mean WZ-16 engine?
I think China would prefer to choose WZ-10 engine, the engine of Z-20 helicopter, to develop a new gunship about 10 tons.
Army isn't into funding developments and there is no cash available either.
The US$ 1.565 bn T129 ATAK program (for 30× helos) is supported through a loan, and heavy attack helicopter acquisition isn't envisaged in high numbers for obvious reasons.
Now, where does Rooivalk Mk2 fit in?
Aren't there reasons behind Turkey offering Pak joining their utility/transport helo programs?
I agree in that the PAA won't acquire a heavy attack helicopter in large numbers. But the hold on the AH-1Z has left a void in that capability, so they'd either fill it by adding more T129s OR look at an alternative off the shelf. The latter option is basically either just pay for the AH-1Z, or wait on China or Turkey to develop their solutions and order from them.Army isn't into funding developments and there is no cash available either.
The US$ 1.565 bn T129 ATAK program (for 30× helos) is supported through a loan, and heavy attack helicopter acquisition isn't envisaged in high numbers for obvious reasons.
Now, where does Rooivalk Mk2 fit in?
Aren't there reasons behind Turkey offering Pak joining their utility/transport helo programs?
The Turks are developing a new heavy attack helicopter it will take its first flight in the near future Inshallah the turks are offering us many helicopter options for co productionI agree in that the PAA won't acquire a heavy attack helicopter in large numbers. But the hold on the AH-1Z has left a void in that capability, so they'd either fill it by adding more T129s OR look at an alternative off the shelf. The latter option is basically either just pay for the AH-1Z, or wait on China or Turkey to develop their solutions and order from them.
I agree in that the PAA won't acquire a heavy attack helicopter in large numbers. But the hold on the AH-1Z has left a void in that capability, so they'd either fill it by adding more T129s OR look at an alternative off the shelf. The latter option is basically either just pay for the AH-1Z, or wait on China or Turkey to develop their solutions and order from them.
I agree in that the PAA won't acquire a heavy attack helicopter in large numbers. But the hold on the AH-1Z has left a void in that capability, so they'd either fill it by adding more T129s OR look at an alternative off the shelf. The latter option is basically either just pay for the AH-1Z, or wait on China or Turkey to develop their solutions and order from them.
I think due to the circumstances we seem to be heading in this direction. or maybe rooivalk can be re-visited.By mid next year, this ATAK Helicopter Contract will be cancelled due to non delivery and PAA will be than going after the Chinese CATIC to provide the WZ-10 with ''hot-high'' engine option.