Pakistan orders more Mi-35Ms

[Gryphon]

AirForces Monthly
February 2019 (Issue 371)

In 2015, Senior Russian diplomat Zamir Kabulov told RIA Novosti Pakistan could buy upto 12 Mi-35M's.

 

[Imran Khan]

it will go 18 to 24 i think

 

[Sinnerman108]

AirForces Monthly
February 2019 (Issue 371)

In 2015, Senior Russian diplomat Zamir Kabulov told RIA Novosti Pakistan could buy upto 12 Mi-35M's.

Very good,
5 by 5, we need around 50 of these machines.
Good for the western border and anti narcotics forces.

 

[Cool_Soldier]

No, most probably 20 max as PAA is purchasing T-129 in large number Block-1 around 30 examples while it may consider purchasing block2 as well in similar quantity.

 

[AMG_12]

It's very well suited, cost effective option for protection of our western frontier.

 

[Gryphon]

In last one year or so, more insurgent activity has been observed in Balochistan compared to FATA/KPK. COIN operations in Balochistan are lead by FC with assistance provided by ISI / MI officers & soldiers.

Infantry formations under XII Corps are not much involved, but now with the Mi-35M's based at Quetta, the Army is expected to provide troops insertion (SSG/LCB) as well as gunship support to FC. This augurs well for Pakistan's efforts to stabilize the security situation in Balochistan for CPEC.

During wartime, the Mi-35M's with 8x ATGMs each can be used in the anti-armour role on the eastern border, redeployment from Quetta to a new location (like Pano Aqil) is possible in 2-3 hours. By arming Mi-35M's with L-UMTAS and the fire-and-forget UMTAS, the capability can be further enhanced.

 

[Pakhtoon yum]

No, most probably 20 max as PAA is purchasing T-129 in large number Block-1 around 30 examples while it may consider purchasing block2 as well in similar quantity.

Both server 2 different roles

In last one year or so, more insurgent activity has been observed in Balochistan compared to FATA/KPK. COIN operations in Balochistan are lead by FC with assistance provided by ISI / MI officers & soldiers.

Infantry formations under XII Corps are not much involved, but now with the Mi-35M's based at Quetta, the Army is expected to provide troops insertion (SSG/LCB) as well as gunship support to FC. This augurs well for Pakistan's efforts to stabilize the security situation in Balochistan for CPEC.

During wartime, the Mi-35M's with 8x ATGMs each can be used in the anti-armour role on the eastern border, redeployment from Quetta to a new location (like Pano Aqil) is possible in 2-3 hours. By arming Mi-35M's with L-UMTAS and the fire-and-forget UMTAS, the capability can be further enhanced.

Well finally

 

[Super Falcon]

No matter how upgraded they are but their airframe has limitation we need turkish halo in numbers

 

[Goenitz]

we need drone helis for scouting....

 

[SSGcommandoPAK]

Good addition to the fleet,btw how many cobras in service.

 

[YeBeWarned]

15-20 units are good enough to cover all Pak-Afghan border , FC need much needed Air support when they conduct operation deep in mountains, and a chopper able to carry 6-8 SSG and ability to extract injured will be very satisfactory .

 

[scionofPakwattan]

No, most probably 20 max as PAA is purchasing T-129 in large number Block-1 around 30 examples while it may consider purchasing block2 as well in similar quantity.

I was reading a post by one of the test pilots who was operating the Z10s in Pakistan that China has made significant changes to Z10s on Pakistan's recommendation and USA has blocked sale of Engines for Pakistan T129s so they might not be coming as AH1s arent coming so we might go for Z10s which according to him are superior machines to T129s and even Zulus

 

[Maxpane]

good news and ice is melting

 

[denel]

it will go 18 to 24 i think

Looks like it; they are buying in small batches.

Next question would be if they would finalise the inhouse maintenance of Mi-35/17 which was in negotiating phase.

 

[Imran Khan]

Looks like it; they are buying in small batches.

Next question would be if they would finalise the inhouse maintenance of Mi-35/17 which was in negotiating phase.

sir they bought mi-17 exactly like this and number is now almost 100 . about mi-17 they have overhaul and maintenance services in Pakistan