Pakistan may order more CN-235 aircrafts from Indonesia

[Mani2020]

Philippine military and Pakistan separately visited the national aerospace company, PT Dirgantara Indonesia, Thursday (07/12/2012). They expressed interest in buying the aircraft to reinforce the existing fleet. information was released by the Public Relations of PT DI on Friday (13/07/2012). Initially, the Pakistan army came at 10:30 and then accompanied by a delegation from the Philippine Ministry of Defense officials arrived in Indonesia at 15.30. Pakistan military is represented by the Chief of Naval Staff Pakistan Army, Admiral Asif Sandila, which came with the group. Met by President Director of PT DI, Budi Santoso, said Budi, a visit is expected to end with Pakistan's commitment to re-order a CN235 aircraft made ​​by PT DI. Pakistan has so far already operates four aircraft CN235, three units for military transport and one unit for VIP guests. The next group of military officers from the Philippines, led by Pio Lorenzo F Batino of the Under Secretary for Legal and Legislative Affairs and Department of National Defence. During his visit, Pio Philippine government expressed a desire to order two aircraft CN235 MPA (Maritime Patrol Aircraft). Based on the records of PT DI, countries that already operate these aircraft are South Korea and Turkey. Air Force had to operate it as well, while the Navy is still waiting for the manufacture of aircraft CN235 MPA five units completed. SOURCE: COMPASS

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London, Thursday, July 12, 2012 - Communication PTDI Today Thursday, July 12, 2012 Chief Of The NavalStaff, Pakistan Navy, Admiral Muhammad Asif Sandila, NI (M) is pleased to visit PT. Dirgantara Indonesia (Persero) in Bandung. Admiral Muhammad Asif Sandila was accompanied by a number of its staff in order to explore further information about the ability of PTDI. He received immediate PTDI Director, Budi Santoso and its Board of Directors.

Entourage arrived at the right PTDI Management Center Building at 10.30 am and headed straight for a large conference room on the 9th floor of Directors. After the presentation by the PTDI Board of Directors followed by a discussion. After discussion the group invited guests to see the production facility, both facilities manufacture aircraft components and aircraft integration. Pakistan is one of the PTDI customers. Pakistan Air Force has mengoperasikan4 unit CN235. Three Military Transport version unit CN235 and one more unit VIP.Dengan version of the Navy Chief of Staff's visit to the PTDI Pakistan Government of Pakistan is expected to buy more aircraft CN235, CN235 is as versatile aircraft capable of reliably and sea patrols. For any country, CN235 can be one of the main tools of weaponry, because besides having a ramp door, CN235 also is ideal for reaching areas is moderate. For More Information contact: Saleh 1.Sonny Ibrahimhp08122189456 2.Rakhendi T.hp0818648746

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[Mani2020]

Quote of a member from another forum

Seems that they might be for the Navy MPA program. When PN issued the tender for mid range MPA, it stated that it should be based on aircraft currently used by Pakistan military or national airlines, which limited to option to CN 235s or ATR 42s

 

[TOPGUN]

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Below is the inside image of CN-235-220 MPA

Can't see anything Mani.. ?

This awsome news can't wait to see more these aircrafts in Pakistan armed forces.

 

[Donatello]

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Below is the inside image of CN-235-220 MPA

Mani,

Your picture links to Pakdef, not everyone has access to it. Maybe try uploading picture using imageshack???

 

[Mani2020]

Here you go guys

 

[Mani2020]

Top gun and Donatello

Here is the pic which you were not able to see

 

[Mani2020]

Another quote from H Khan form another green forum

The initial order was for seven CASA/IPTN CN-235, however, because of some issues relating to the political situation in Indonesia and almost bankruptcy of IPTN, the order was reduced to four aircraft.

After the delayed delivery and initial grounding of the CN-235-220, PAF has been very impressed by this versatile logistic aircraft. PAF wishes to order more of these aircrafts.

Few months ago PN CNS did mention that they are looking at CN-235 and some other platforms to replace Atlantics and in the near future F-27s.

MSA has already taken delivery of one F-27 (not sure where it actually came from) and more than likely in the future PN F-27 will be transferred to MSA Aviation Wing.

Not sure which branch but one of them is looking at CN-295.

 

[Donatello]

Another quote from H Khan form another green forum

So P3Cs are definitely not coming anymore.....hmm.....

We have 4 CN235s, but in transport role.....and 1 more on order for navy....right?

 

[regular]

CN-235 Persuader Maritime Patrol Aircraft - Airforce Technology
Guyz U can get some info about the maritime petrol aircraft under discussion in the above link. Its sole manufacturer is Spain and indonesia is its secondary manufacturer.........

IPTN/CASA CN-235 - CombatAircraft.com

CN-235-300 Tactical Transport Aircraft - Airforce Technology

CASA/IPTN CN235 | Airliners.net

AirTech CN-235MP / MPA Maritime Patrol Aircraft - Naval Technology

I guess Pakistan learned its lesson from USA's PC orions.
and is going for Indonesians-Spanish technology......

Airtech (CASA / IPTN) CN-235 - Specifications - Technical Data / Description (english)

 

[Nishan_101]

Although CN-235 is a nice aircraft but the reality is that we need a plane like CN-295 which is best suited for all the roles.
Like PAF should have placed an order for 11 CN-295 for transport purpose:

PN for 5-7 CN-295 MPA:

 

[razgriz19]

Although CN-235 is a nice aircraft but the reality is that we need a plane like CN-295 which is best suited for all the roles.
Like PAF should have placed an order for 11 CN-295 for transport purpose:

PN for 5-7 CN-295 MPA:

we don't need these aircrafts in large numbers.
they mostly used by special forces and air force pilot training (parachuting, etc) and to transport small equipment.
C-130 fills all the gap.

 

[Mani2020]

So P3Cs are definitely not coming anymore.....hmm.....

We have 4 CN235s, but in transport role.....and 1 more on order for navy....right?

No , originally 7 aircrafts were ordered all for PAF but due to politicial issues and bankruptcy of the manufacturer the orders were reduced to 4 , for navy it was never ordered but was under consideration as a replacement for fokker-27 and berquet , PAF is also interested to buy more of these aircrafts so we may see orders for both PAF as well as PN

The MPA version of this aircraft has 6 hardpoints to carry Anti ship missiles while the overall length has increased by 1 meter that probably is because of the re-designed nose

 

[fatman17]

hold your horses. a visit by a top brass dosnt always result in orders. the PN needs to replace the lost P3C and the CN235 MSA/MPA platform is an interesting possibility with PN requirements. some of the armamants would be of US origin so at some point a US-NOC may be required.

PN would want to integrate the Harpoon blk1/11 as well as the C802.

 

[Skull and Bones]

It's a nice aircraft for intended purpose, AFAIK this aircraft is also among the contenders for medium range marine recon aircraft for Indian navy.

 

[Cool_Soldier]

Good Choice..hope to see then in Navy..