Pakistan orders more AW139 helos from Leonardo

[WebMaster]

Leonardo received an order from Pakistan's Ministry of Defense to deliver additional AW139 helicopters for transport and utility purposes.

The company did not disclose the number of rotorcraft included in its latest order. Deliveries are expected to begin in mid-2017.

Leonardo says the purchase expands Pakistan's existing AW139 fleet, adding the rotorcraft's high performance capabilities under extreme weather conditions make it a good fit for the country's operational environment.

The AW139 helicopter is a multirole aircraft designed for emergency response and search-and-rescue operations. Its military variant, designated the AW139M, is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 engines, and can be piloted by one or two pilots in addition to carrying 10 troops.

Leonardo adds the helicopter features the largest cabin volume in its class to accommodate two to four stretchers to support emergency response missions.

http://www.upi.com/Defense-News/201...more-AW139-helos-from-Leonardo/6821487621600/

 

[BHarwana]

 

[Rajput Warrior]

GOP AW Helis;

Than military ;

And now more for military.

 

[khanasifm]

Are these replacing alouette heli in Army? or Air force replacing alouette in SAR Sqn?

 

[Hell hound]

Leonardo received an order from Pakistan's Ministry of Defense to deliver additional AW139 helicopters for transport and utility purposes.

The company did not disclose the number of rotorcraft included in its latest order. Deliveries are expected to begin in mid-2017.

Leonardo says the purchase expands Pakistan's existing AW139 fleet, adding the rotorcraft's high performance capabilities under extreme weather conditions make it a good fit for the country's operational environment.

The AW139 helicopter is a multirole aircraft designed for emergency response and search-and-rescue operations. Its military variant, designated the AW139M, is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 engines, and can be piloted by one or two pilots in addition to carrying 10 troops.

Leonardo adds the helicopter features the largest cabin volume in its class to accommodate two to four stretchers to support emergency response missions.

http://www.upi.com/Defense-News/201...more-AW139-helos-from-Leonardo/6821487621600/

wait sec bro so is this the same news we heard few moths ago about ordering a 2nd batch of AW 139 or is it the order for 3rd batch of copter

 

[ali_raza]

wait sec bro so is this the same news we heard few moths ago about ordering a 2nd batch of AW 139 or is this the order for 3rd batch of copter

its repost

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Well we do have a long understanding on such orders , we will expand the orders as needed

Instead of ordering lump sum amount , it works well to order based on our growing needs

Purchase of such Helicopters is quite a normal purchase, people routinely make offers to buy new set of copters

Expansion to 8 from 4 units , or from 8 to 12 units certainly very normal

 

[Rajput Warrior]

wait sec bro so is this the same news we heard few moths ago about ordering a 2nd batch of AW 139 or is it the order for 3rd batch of copter

its repost

By Ryan Maass
Feb. 20, 2017 at 3:52 PM

 

[ali_raza]

By Ryan Maass
Feb. 20, 2017 at 3:52 PM

so u mean we ordered more?

 

[Hell hound]

By Ryan Maass
Feb. 20, 2017 at 3:52 PM

i have read the dates on the article thats why i am confused as similar article was posted few months ago and according to some members we already have received few deliveries from that batch. thats why i asked @WebMaster is it the same 2nd batch we are talking about or have we placed another order of unknown number in a new 3rd batch

 

[YeBeWarned]

Its the second Batch, first one arrive few months ago .. I hope we are getting the Military version ..

 

[war&peace]

Well we do have a long understanding on such orders , we will expand the orders as needed

Instead of ordering lump sum amount , it works well to order based on our growing needs

Purchase of such Helicopters is quite a normal purchase, people routinely make offers to buy new set of copters

Expansion to 8 from 4 units , or from 8 to 12 units certainly very normal

I think that is positive and negative...

• positive in the sense of our budgetary constraints
• while negative because it shows ad hocism and poor vision of our planners and strategists

 

[Lucky Breeze]

I think something big is happening behind the doors. Army considering AW T129 and now purchasing batches of AW 139. Also heard a few months ago that turkey is transferring rotor blade technology to Pakistani universities (may be NUST). I wish Pakistan get some ToT like contract.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

The Helicopters will help solidify the Strength of Ground forces to tackle with an agressive stance against Terrorist and their supporters

We'll be able to nab some Dangerous Terroirst alive soon by Direct missions


Terror will be neutralize

The forces are getting ready

 

[DesiWarrior]

I think something big is happening behind the doors. Army considering AW T129 and now purchasing batches of AW 139. Also heard a few months ago that turkey is transferring rotor blade technology to Pakistani universities (may be NUST). I wish Pakistan get some ToT like contract.

Is the transfer of rotor blade technology related to a particular project or just in general?