Post-mortem: Karachi Airport Attack

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[Zarvan]

This damage can get repaired but not like what happened when Kamra Base was attacked or other places whole planes were completely destroyed

 

[OrionHunter]

Looks like minor damage. Only some of the panels need replacement. Nothing to get alarmed about!

 

[razgriz19]

its okay, she was suppose to retire next year. I guess she will face early retirement.
There is no economic sense to fix this aircraft, a major repair is needed and that would cost quite a bit

 

[Ammyy]

What exactly damage this aircraft?? Rocket launcher?

 

[Areesh]

Minor damages.

 

[razgriz19]

Looks like minor damage. Only some of the panels need replacement. Nothing to get alarmed about!

Minor damages.

if a million dollar (if not more) sounds like a minor damage, then it is...

 

[Kompromat]

This jet is already grounded awaiting decommissioning. This attack could have been much deadlier like PNS Mehran.

 

[OrionHunter]

if a million dollar (if not more) sounds like a minor damage, then it is...

How have you calculated the cost of repairs to be a million dollars? Or have you just made that up?

 

[razgriz19]

How have you calculated the cost of repairs to be a million dollars? Or have you just made that up?

An A380 had an accident in Toronto a couple of months back, No. 2 engine hit a Jetway while taxiing. The nose cowling was damaged, and it costed them over half a million dollars to fix.
This aircraft, on the other hand, has damaged on the pressurized vessel. Just to give you an estimate, the smallest repair on 737's pressurized vessel costs well over &10,000. (not my estimate, I'm quoting a Crew Chief of an airline that operates 737-800)
This aircraft will require a huge sheet metal repair! Plus wiring, insulation, cabin equipment, etc

They will make more money by salvaging it than to repair it and fly for less than a year.

 

[Informant]

Plane was grounded, no loss.

 

[Windjammer]

I read to the effect that all 747s are to be retired after Haj flights.

 

[Rain]

First :It was said that no plane was damaged.
Now: An old grounded plane was damaged. but damage is minor. and plane was about to be retired soon.
Next: There was extensive damage to PIA and CAA, which need billions of rupee to repairs (all billions will go to some ones pocket).
Finaly: Karachi airport attack was indian-israely attempt to crush PIA and to seek stop airtraffic to Paksitan.

All lies lies we tell ourselves.

 

[Pak_Track]

I did see pictures of aircrafts with bullet and shrapnel holes in them on the forum. I can't find where, though

 

[tarrar]

So much for the claim.