Z-10 ME/P deliveries to begin from 2023

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

If we are getting Z-10 ME then I see no point of sticking with T129. Then T629 is the way forward. Z-10 ME will be light attack and T629 will be our Apache answer.

Those are literally the same size of helicopter. You must be referring to T929.

 

[Zarvan]

Those are literally the same size of helicopter. You must be referring to T929.

Sorry yes that one.

 

[FuturePAF]

If we are getting Z-10 ME then I see no point of sticking with T129. Then T629 is the way forward. Z-10 ME will be light attack and T629 will be our Apache answer.

It’s not primarily about light/medium vs. heavy, but the T929 should be procured if the range and altitude for the doctrine. Do we need a platform to loiter longer and/or operate at higher altitudes? Considering a lot of Pakistan’s frontline areas are at high altitude and that once in the fight, backup may not come in time, the T-929 probably fits in a few niche areas and should be procured in number proportional to the need.

Beyond a certain range or speed or endurance, a fixed wing platform like a drone or manned fixed wing platform would be better suited for the mission. Hence why the US is looking at tilt rotor attack platforms.

 

[Ali_Baba]

If we are getting Z-10 ME then I see no point of sticking with T129. Then T629 is the way forward. Z-10 ME will be light attack and T629 will be our Apache answer.

I suspect the PA is coming to that same conclusion, as the Z-10ME will buy headroom to start replacing some of the older units that were due to be replaced by the WZ-10 and T-129's originally and they can focus on the T-929 as the high end platform.

 

[python-000]

If we are getting Z-10 ME then I see no point of sticking with T129. Then T629 is the way forward. Z-10 ME will be light attack and T629 will be our Apache answer.

Z-10ME is a medium weight Attack Helicopter not light...

 

[Zarvan]

I suspect the PA is coming to that same conclusion, as the Z-10ME will buy headroom to start replacing some of the older units that were due to be replaced by the WZ-10 and T-129's originally and they can focus on the T-929 as the high end platform.

I also see it that way. It would be 40 Z-10 ME or maybe some more in our arsenal and rest will be T929 ATAK II. Only question is how is the demand of our Army. And will this time Air Force will go for their own attack helicopters or not.
@PanzerKiel

 

[Trango Towers]

I also see it that way. It would be 40 Z-10 ME or maybe some more in our arsenal and rest will be T929 ATAK II. Only question is how is the demand of our Army. And will this time Air Force will go for their own attack helicopters or not.
@PanzerKiel

Demand of our army. Enough said.
I saw a formation of 3 gunships fly over my home in Islamabad on March flypast after Feb 2019 Indian incursion.
Whether now they are part of the military or still testing I can't say

 

[Zarvan]

Demand of our army. Enough said.
I saw a formation of 3 gunships fly over my home in Islamabad on March flypast after Feb 2019 Indian incursion.
Whether now they are part of the military or still testing I can't say

Pakistan was testing Z 10 earlier version back then.

 

[Trango Towers]

Pakistan was testing Z 10 earlier version back then.

Thanks bro.

 

[EternalMortal]

I suspect the PA is coming to that same conclusion, as the Z-10ME will buy headroom to start replacing some of the older units that were due to be replaced by the WZ-10 and T-129's originally and they can focus on the T-929 as the high end platform.

So will the T-129 purchase be cancelled/updated? Can’t we give them to the FC?

 

[ghazi52]

Any updates, ...

 

[tman786]

Any updates, ...

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PA generals are more interested in this..

 

[fatman17]

View attachment 889219Z-10

2023 is half over

Any updates, ...

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Pakistan still hoping for Turkish helos

 

[Zarvan]

2023 is half over


Pakistan still hoping for Turkish helos

What I have heard is Z 10 are still on.

 

[ghazi52]

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