Pakistan Naval Aviation - Updated

[fatman17]

 

[imiakhtar]

A plane like the Challenger can get to station quickly and spend a longer amount of time there” than turboprop-driven alternatives like the P-3, says Brown

Boeing marketing lies. Nothing new there.

Whilst it can get to station quicker, it doesn't hold a candle to the P-3's loitering abilities.

 

[Luftwaffe]

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These Helicopters are UNCLES!

 

[Penguin]

"Ahmad says the service and Boeing are working on "increment two" improvements that will give P-8s the ability to conduct wide-area ASW acoustic search; a capability currently available on upgraded P-3Cs."

Which proves P8 is currently inferior to P3

Reduced P-8 buy to affect price, not fleet plan - 4/8/2014 - Flight Global

The P-8, based on a proven airframe, is to replace the P-3s. At first, it will be equipped with legacy P-3 systems, later upgrades shall incorporate more advanced technology...

• The P-8's first flight was on 25 April 2009.
• The second and third P-8s had flown and were in flight testing in early August 2010.
• On 11 August 2010, the US approved the P-8 for low-rate production
• The first production P-8A was handed over to the navy on 4 March 2012.
• In 2013, full-rate production was delayed until the aircraft can demonstrate it can survive its 25-year lifespan without structural fatigue, overcome mission-limited deficiencies, track surface ships, and perform other primary missions
• On 1 July 2013, an initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E) report found that the P-8A was "operationally effective, operationally suitable, and ready for fleet introduction." Six test and nine low-rate initial production aircraft had been delivered at that point.
• On 3 January 2014, the Naval Air Systems Command proceeded with full-rate production of the P-8A.
  • Increment 1 systems include persistent anti-submarine warfare capabilities and an integrated sensor suite;
  • in 2016, Increment 2 upgrades will add multi-static active coherent acoustics, an automated identification system, and high-altitude anti-submarine weapons.Increment 2 in 2016 will include sensor and software improvements and a glide kit for Mark 54 torpedoes to allow launch from 30,000 ft.
  • Increment 3 in 2020 will enable "net-enabled anti-surface warfare".

• During exercises in 2012-2013 and an overseas deployment to Japan, the aircraft reportedly exhibited radar, sensor integration, and data transfer problems; leading to additional testing being performed.
• In January 2014, the Pentagon's Director of Operational Test and Evaluation office called the P-8A 'ineffective' for large area ISR and anti-submarine warfare missions, and said that the initial aircraft were not ready for deployment.
• The same report found that the P-8 was effective at the small-area search mission, and with much better range, speed, and reliability than older aircraft.
• Pentagon acquisition undersecretary Frank Kendall has disputed the report, saying that although its findings are factual, it did not acknowledge future capability upgrades for anti-submarine and wider-area surveillance

Boeing P-8 Poseidon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[fatman17]

F-27 MSA & Transport.

Br.1150 Atlantic I - Sole Survivor.

 

[Indus Falcon]

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F-27 MSA & Transport.

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Br.1150 Atlantic I - Sole Survivor.

Is the Atlantic still active?

 

[imiakhtar]

Photos: Fokker F-27-200MAR Maritime Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net

Nice colour scheme.

 

[fatman17]

Is the Atlantic still active?

yes. navy had to activate it due to loss of P3C's.

SA-316 Alouette III - SAR

 

[Indus Falcon]

yes. navy had to activate it due to loss of P3C's.

Thats what I thought. Thanks for the confirmation!

 

[fatman17]

Pakistani Navy took delivery of 6 Z-9ECs between 2009 and 2010 to support their F-22P frigates. These were upgraded with RWRs on both sides of the nose.

 

[DANGER-ZONE]

yes. navy had to activate it due to loss of P3C's.

Janab ... Last Atlantic is now resting in PAF Museum and retired almost a year ago.

 

[fatman17]

Janab ... Last Atlantic is now resting in PAF Museum and retired almost a year ago.

janab u r wrong....

 

[DANGER-ZONE]

janab u r wrong....

Here Pakistan's Airborne Early Warning and Control Aircrafts. | Page 258

You were claiming the same in February when Imran Khan replied you with the news and picture of last Atlantic 94 at PAF Museum Karachi.

Good Bye Atlantic

Wed Sep 05, 2012

September 5 - Today, Pakistan Navy at a ceremony held at PNS Mehran Naval Air Station, Karachi, phased out veteran Breguet Br.1150 Atlantic reconnaissance/patrol/anti-submarine/anti-ship aircraft. Atlantic aircraft serial number '94' was present at this ceremony.

The twin-engine turboprop aircraft type served Pakistan Navy for 36 years from 1976 to 2012 and flew a total of 7,700 missions accumulating more than 28,000 flight hours.

Quoted below is information on Pakistan Navy website (www.paknavy.gov.pk) about 29 Anti-Submarine Warfare Squadron (ASW) that was raised with the induction of Atlantic aircraft in 1976

.Pakistan Navy Breguet Br.1150 Atlantic (serial number 94 / construction number 63) that was seen at aircraft type's retirement ceremony held at PNS Mehran Naval Air Station, Karachi, on September 5, 2012, has been preserved at Paksitan Air Force (PAF) Museum in Karachi.

Here, have a good read on Atlantic Retirement over here History of PIA - Forum :: View topic - Pakistan Navy Phases Out Breguet Atlantic Aircraft

 

[fatman17]

Here Pakistan's Airborne Early Warning and Control Aircrafts. | Page 258

You were claiming the same in February when Imran Khan replied you with the news and picture of last Atlantic 94 at PAF Museum Karachi.






Here, have a good read on Atlantic Retirement over here History of PIA - Forum :: View topic - Pakistan Navy Phases Out Breguet Atlantic Aircraft

janab u r right based on this article but the base attack happened later and thus the atlantic was put back in service. i see it flying over defence ph-6 all the time.

 

[DANGER-ZONE]

janab u r right based on this article but the base attack happened later and thus the atlantic was put back in service. i see it flying over defence ph-6 all the time.

Sir jee, where are you living these days Meharn base attack happened way back in May 2011 and Atlantic retired in Sep 2012.

PNS Mehran - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Last time, I myself saw it flying from Jinnah Airport once in Jan or Feb 2012 but never saw it again. Also, I work near Faisal base and daily see Fokker, P-3, C-130, Z-9, Sea King, Alloute etc but never saw any Atlantic recently.

Plus, if you see recent s-image at G-Map .. you don't see any Atlantic anymore.

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