Blackstone
Brigadier
Does Pakistan want a JF-17 arrangement with the Z-19?
The Z-19 doesn't come with a gun. That's the first thing they need to change for an upgraded variant. Perhabs then the helicopter will become more attractive for others and more useful for the PLA.
A new helo is needed but I believe the T-129 deal is pretty much a done deal now
The Z-19 doesn't come with a gun. That's the first thing they need to change for an upgraded variant. Perhabs then the helicopter will become more attractive for others and more useful for the PLA.
Does Pakistan get technology transfer and co-production/export rights from Turkey?
lets get a report on that that's verified first, but I doubt they could as the T129 is a licensed A129 variant, so they would have to negotiate licensing and production agreements with both the Turks and with Westland Augusta. The Pakistanis might be able to buy units from the Turks but building there own seems out.