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AW-139 helicopters inducted into PAF....
AW-139 (Augusta Westland) were inducted into No 88 Search and Rescue squadron of Pakistan Air Force today enhancing its capabilities, reported
With the induction of this state of the art helicopter on its inventory, this Search and Rescue squadron has been renamed as No 88 Combat Support Squadron and Advanced Helicopter Training School.
A ceremony in this connection was held at Base, Shahbaz in Jacobabad with the chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman as chief guest.
In his address on the occasion, the Air Chief said the induction of AW-139 would considerably enhance the operational capabilities of this squadron and would serve as a conversion unit for the young pilots to train them on this system.
He said the induction of these is a manifestation of our firm commitment to modernization and capability enhancement of the .
The Air Chief said due to versatile roles of these latest the PAF`s vision of taking its Helo fleet into 21st century can be achieved.
On the occasion, he also inspected the guard of honour by a smartly turned out contingent of the Force.
A three-ship formation of AW 139 Augusta presented the flypast over the venue.
High ranking military officials along with civil dignitaries also attended the ceremony.
AW-139 (Augusta Westland) were inducted into No 88 Search and Rescue squadron of Pakistan Air Force today enhancing its capabilities, reported
With the induction of this state of the art helicopter on its inventory, this Search and Rescue squadron has been renamed as No 88 Combat Support Squadron and Advanced Helicopter Training School.
A ceremony in this connection was held at Base, Shahbaz in Jacobabad with the chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman as chief guest.
In his address on the occasion, the Air Chief said the induction of AW-139 would considerably enhance the operational capabilities of this squadron and would serve as a conversion unit for the young pilots to train them on this system.
He said the induction of these is a manifestation of our firm commitment to modernization and capability enhancement of the .
The Air Chief said due to versatile roles of these latest the PAF`s vision of taking its Helo fleet into 21st century can be achieved.
On the occasion, he also inspected the guard of honour by a smartly turned out contingent of the Force.
A three-ship formation of AW 139 Augusta presented the flypast over the venue.
High ranking military officials along with civil dignitaries also attended the ceremony.
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PAKISTAN AIR FORCE’S NO. 88 SQUADRON CONVERTS TO AW139
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it has formally re-equipped its No. 88 Search & Rescue (SAR) Squadron with the newly procured Leonardo AW139 helicopter.
According to a report by the state-owned , the No. 88 was also renamed into the ‘No.88 Combat Support Squadron and Advanced Helicopter Training School’.
The No. 88 Squadron is stationed at Shahbaz Air Base (Jacobabad, Sindh) under Southern Air Command.
Lauding the event, the PAF Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman stated, “PAF, after an in-depth analysis of the search-and-rescue platforms available worldwide, selected AW-139 as the most effective solution for our requirements.”
The CAS outlined that the AW139 was sought to equip the PAF for nighttime and maritime SAR operations, adding that it “will become a stepping stone in achieving more complex capabilities” for the PAF helicopter fleet. In addition to SAR, the No. 88 will also train pilots for flying the AW139.
The PAF – along with the Pakistan Army Aviation Corps (PAA) – selected the AW139 in 2016, each ordering two (i.e. four in total) for their respective SAR and utility/transport requirements. Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production’s (MoDP) yearbook for 2015-2016 states that the order was worth $79 million US.
Leonardo stated that Pakistan selected the AW139 due to its “outstanding” hot-and-high performance.
According to , the AW139’s trials in Pakistan had involved having to operate in Multan under a temperature of 49°C. This was joined with having to fly over the Karakoram Range, including high-altitude take-offs and landings on unprepared surfaces at 16,300 ft.
In February 2017, Leonardo that Pakistan ordered another batch of AW139, with the company stating that the selection “confirms the AW139 as the preferred new generation helicopter choice for replacement of older types currently in service.”
The AW139 has a passenger capacity of 12. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67C turboshaft engines, the AW139 has a ferry range of 1,250 km, service ceiling of 20,000 ft, an endurance of five hours, maximum cruise speed of 306 km/h and cargo hook load capacity of 2,200 kg.
The PAF has also fitted its AW139 with FLIR Systems Star SAFIRE electro-optical and infrared turrets. It is unclear if there are other subsystems involved, though a combat SAR role could indicate the presence of integrated countermeasures as well.
Notes & Comments:
With the PAF terming the No. 88 as the ‘pioneer squadron of the AW139’ and unit training for the type, it appears that additional AW139s will be sought, potentially through incremental batch purchases through the long-term. It is possible that the AW139 is being slotted to gradually replace the Aerospatiale Alouette III utility helicopters, which form the mainstay lightweight SAR helicopter of the PAF (complementing the heavier Mi-171Sh). Likewise, the PAA and the Pakistan Navy also operate Alouette IIIs, providing Pakistan’s armed forces an opportunity to standardize on a next-generation platform.
Transitioning to the AW139 would enable Pakistan to leverage increased payload, endurance and range capabilities along with drawing upon existing infrastructure to maintain the Pratt & Whitney PT6-series of turboshaft and turboprop engines (already in use in Pakistan through other assets, such as the Bell 412EP, Grand Caravan EX, King Air 350ER and Government of Pakistan AW139s).
With its new helicopter procurement programs, Pakistan has also emphasized the need for strong hot-and-high performance capability. With the PAA, this has formed with the Airbus Helicopters H125M and AW139 in the light and medium-weight categories, respectively.
Two PAA H125Ms were to support the recovery option of two mountain climbers on Nanga Parbat in January 2018. The MoDP’s 2015-2016 yearbook states that the PAA ordered nine new H125Ms for $37 million. The PAA is also eager to build an attack component through , which it selected in great part thanks to its ability to fly at 14,000 ft. subscribers will find thorough discussions of these efforts in the weekly article, “” and the monthly report, ““.
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) announced that it has formally re-equipped its No. 88 Search & Rescue (SAR) Squadron with the newly procured Leonardo AW139 helicopter.
According to a report by the state-owned , the No. 88 was also renamed into the ‘No.88 Combat Support Squadron and Advanced Helicopter Training School’.
The No. 88 Squadron is stationed at Shahbaz Air Base (Jacobabad, Sindh) under Southern Air Command.
Lauding the event, the PAF Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Sohail Aman stated, “PAF, after an in-depth analysis of the search-and-rescue platforms available worldwide, selected AW-139 as the most effective solution for our requirements.”
The CAS outlined that the AW139 was sought to equip the PAF for nighttime and maritime SAR operations, adding that it “will become a stepping stone in achieving more complex capabilities” for the PAF helicopter fleet. In addition to SAR, the No. 88 will also train pilots for flying the AW139.
The PAF – along with the Pakistan Army Aviation Corps (PAA) – selected the AW139 in 2016, each ordering two (i.e. four in total) for their respective SAR and utility/transport requirements. Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence Production’s (MoDP) yearbook for 2015-2016 states that the order was worth $79 million US.
Leonardo stated that Pakistan selected the AW139 due to its “outstanding” hot-and-high performance.
According to , the AW139’s trials in Pakistan had involved having to operate in Multan under a temperature of 49°C. This was joined with having to fly over the Karakoram Range, including high-altitude take-offs and landings on unprepared surfaces at 16,300 ft.
In February 2017, Leonardo that Pakistan ordered another batch of AW139, with the company stating that the selection “confirms the AW139 as the preferred new generation helicopter choice for replacement of older types currently in service.”
The AW139 has a passenger capacity of 12. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6C-67C turboshaft engines, the AW139 has a ferry range of 1,250 km, service ceiling of 20,000 ft, an endurance of five hours, maximum cruise speed of 306 km/h and cargo hook load capacity of 2,200 kg.
The PAF has also fitted its AW139 with FLIR Systems Star SAFIRE electro-optical and infrared turrets. It is unclear if there are other subsystems involved, though a combat SAR role could indicate the presence of integrated countermeasures as well.
Notes & Comments:
With the PAF terming the No. 88 as the ‘pioneer squadron of the AW139’ and unit training for the type, it appears that additional AW139s will be sought, potentially through incremental batch purchases through the long-term. It is possible that the AW139 is being slotted to gradually replace the Aerospatiale Alouette III utility helicopters, which form the mainstay lightweight SAR helicopter of the PAF (complementing the heavier Mi-171Sh). Likewise, the PAA and the Pakistan Navy also operate Alouette IIIs, providing Pakistan’s armed forces an opportunity to standardize on a next-generation platform.
Transitioning to the AW139 would enable Pakistan to leverage increased payload, endurance and range capabilities along with drawing upon existing infrastructure to maintain the Pratt & Whitney PT6-series of turboshaft and turboprop engines (already in use in Pakistan through other assets, such as the Bell 412EP, Grand Caravan EX, King Air 350ER and Government of Pakistan AW139s).
With its new helicopter procurement programs, Pakistan has also emphasized the need for strong hot-and-high performance capability. With the PAA, this has formed with the Airbus Helicopters H125M and AW139 in the light and medium-weight categories, respectively.
Two PAA H125Ms were to support the recovery option of two mountain climbers on Nanga Parbat in January 2018. The MoDP’s 2015-2016 yearbook states that the PAA ordered nine new H125Ms for $37 million. The PAA is also eager to build an attack component through , which it selected in great part thanks to its ability to fly at 14,000 ft. subscribers will find thorough discussions of these efforts in the weekly article, “” and the monthly report, ““.
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In an impressive demonstration of fire power and combat readiness, Pakistan Navy and Pakistan Air Force conducted long range anti-ship cruise missile firings.
Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi along with Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman witnessed the Live Weapon Firing onboard Pakistan Navy Ship NASR. The Firing was conducted by JF-17 fighter aircraft and Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF which is a multi mission F-22P frigate.
Upon arrival, Chief of the Air Staff was received by Chief of the Naval Staff onboard PNS NASR, a combat logistic support ship. Joint PN-PAF firings were conducted on the final day of Exercise RIBAT-18, which was focused on validating war fighting concepts under the evolving multi faceted threats. The hallmark of exercise was successful firings of C-802 AK (Air to Surface Missile) by PAF JF-17 Thunder aircraft and C-802 (Surface to Surface Missile) by PNS SAIF.
Missiles launched from both platforms, successfully hit their intended targets which not only re-asserts the efficacy of weapon systems but also manifests the extended range of Joint PN-PAF Sea-Air operations and desired synergy between the two Services.
On this landmark occasion, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi expressed his utmost satisfaction on operational readiness of PN Fleet and commended officers and men for their professionalism and devotion in the line of duty. The Admiral also added that Pakistan Navy is transforming into a strong and formidable force fully capable to protect and advance the national maritime interests and collaborate international responsibilities across the Indian Ocean
Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi along with Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman witnessed the Live Weapon Firing onboard Pakistan Navy Ship NASR. The Firing was conducted by JF-17 fighter aircraft and Pakistan Navy Ship SAIF which is a multi mission F-22P frigate.
Upon arrival, Chief of the Air Staff was received by Chief of the Naval Staff onboard PNS NASR, a combat logistic support ship. Joint PN-PAF firings were conducted on the final day of Exercise RIBAT-18, which was focused on validating war fighting concepts under the evolving multi faceted threats. The hallmark of exercise was successful firings of C-802 AK (Air to Surface Missile) by PAF JF-17 Thunder aircraft and C-802 (Surface to Surface Missile) by PNS SAIF.
Missiles launched from both platforms, successfully hit their intended targets which not only re-asserts the efficacy of weapon systems but also manifests the extended range of Joint PN-PAF Sea-Air operations and desired synergy between the two Services.
On this landmark occasion, Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi expressed his utmost satisfaction on operational readiness of PN Fleet and commended officers and men for their professionalism and devotion in the line of duty. The Admiral also added that Pakistan Navy is transforming into a strong and formidable force fully capable to protect and advance the national maritime interests and collaborate international responsibilities across the Indian Ocean
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>> Pakistan Army Aviation has selected Multiple Helicopters of different roles and are expecting delivery of Some Helicopters including AH-1Z Viper Attack Gunship Choppers and Mil Mi 35 Multipurpose Choppers.
Few of among the list are still competing which are WZ-10 and T-129 Atak.
According to the latest reports China has sent an upgraded variant of WZ-10 to Pakistan for Trails and evaluation again.
Few of among the list are still competing which are WZ-10 and T-129 Atak.
According to the latest reports China has sent an upgraded variant of WZ-10 to Pakistan for Trails and evaluation again.
Dizasta1
Senior Member
>> Pakistan Army Aviation has selected Multiple Helicopters of different roles and are expecting delivery of Some Helicopters including AH-1Z Viper Attack Gunship Choppers and Mil Mi 35 Multipurpose Choppers.
Few of among the list are still competing which are WZ-10 and T-129 Atak.
According to the latest reports China has sent an upgraded variant of WZ-10 to Pakistan for Trails and evaluation again.
I hope that Pakistan Army selects the WZ-10
I talked to an Pakistan Army Aviation Officer last week and he is of the opinion that WZ-10 has a long way to go till it gives competition to T-129. he told me that T-129 was state of the art and that's why Pakistan is getting them. He was doubtful that AH-1Z will ever reach Pakistan. He also said in all probability we will see a follow up order of Mi-35
TerraN_EmpirE
Tyrant King
doubtful. The T129 has the better pedigree, Combat proven, more powerful power plant, the proven 20mm cannon. Although US ties are fragile, Pakistan and Turkish ties are very close. Turkey's arms industry has been making moves to establish a base for becoming a major Eurasian arms builder independent of the US and Europe.
The Z10 has the potential to be a great chopper but the known issues of the Engines are the Achilles heal for it in the Hot and High conditions of Pakistan.
The AH1Z's were built but, last report they were awaiting delivery date I was said the 15th of this month for the first 3 units with 21 later in the year.
T129 is based on a proven platform the AW129, all around a good chopper and combat rated.
Mi35 orders would make sense but not as a dedicated attack chopper. It's duel capability of transport and attack I think sells it more of SF.