Pakistan Air Force Transport

[Yasser76]

Both the Brits and Canadians have retired several C130 airframes. Time to go shopping.

Turks nabbed the Brit Js, got a great deal on all 12 of them.

 

[RescueRanger]

Turks nabbed the Brit Js, got a great deal on all 12 of them.

Mazay karo. Time for us to fly khotas in the sky.

 

[Yasser76]

Mazay karo. Time for us to fly khotas in the sky.

To be fair a fleet of J's would have come with more headache regarding maintence, spares, avionics etc

At least with the Es and Hs there are like Toyota pick up trucks available worldwide.

Now when it comes to the 33 odd C-130Hs in the Saudi Air Force that they will replace soon PAF be like....

 

[Gripen9]

To be fair a fleet of J's would have come with more headache regarding maintence, spares, avionics etc

At least with the Es and Hs there are like Toyota pick up trucks available worldwide.

Now when it comes to the 33 odd C-130Hs in the Saudi Air Force that they will replace soon PAF be like....

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Like I said, We are a Pre J shop.

J model is totally different beast from propellers, to avionics etc.

H models, we can induct like M109s and M113 and Mirages (in the 90s) from anywhere in any condition.

 

[Yasser76]

Like I said, We are a Pre J shop.

J model is totally different beast from propellers, to avionics etc.

H models, we can induct like M109s and M113 and Mirages (in the 90s) from anywhere in any condition.

Yeah, so many about I am starting t think PAF is happy with the current fleet 20-22 odd planes

 

[Michael]

Yeah, so many about I am starting t think PAF is happy with the current fleet 20-22 odd planes

On November 9, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management held the “Emergency Mission 2026” exercise in Chongqing, focusing on the suppression of major forest fires. The Ministry deployed various types of firefighting aircraft and drones for the drill.

Notably, an Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft from the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) was utilized for firefighting—a first for this type of asset. This appears to be an effort to repurpose these military transport aircraft for civilian use.

Perhaps the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) could explore discussions with the PLAAF regarding the acquisition of these second-hand Il-76 transport aircraft at a highly favorable price.

 

[Yasser76]

On November 9, China’s Ministry of Emergency Management held the “Emergency Mission 2026” exercise in Chongqing, focusing on the suppression of major forest fires. The Ministry deployed various types of firefighting aircraft and drones for the drill.

Notably, an Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft from the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) was utilized for firefighting—a first for this type of asset. This appears to be an effort to repurpose these military transport aircraft for civilian use.
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Perhaps the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) could explore discussions with the PLAAF regarding the acquisition of these second-hand Il-76 transport aircraft at a highly favorable price.

Why? Wildfires are not a major problem in Pakistan

 

[Michael]

Why? Wildfires are not a major problem in Pakistan

I am not referring to firefighting or rescue aircraft.

What I mean is that the PLAAF currently possesses a large number of Il-76 transport aircraft, which are gradually being replaced by the Y-20. The PLAAF is currently exploring options for these Il-76s—which are slated for retirement—and converting them into firefighting or rescue aircraft is just one such possibility.

Pakistan could consider negotiating with the PLAAF to acquire these retiring Il-76s at a favorable price.

 

[Yasser76]

I am not referring to firefighting or rescue aircraft.

What I mean is that the PLAAF currently possesses a large number of Il-76 transport aircraft, which are gradually being replaced by the Y-20. The PLAAF is currently exploring options for these Il-76s—which are slated for retirement—and converting them into firefighting or rescue aircraft is just one such possibility.

Pakistan could consider negotiating with the PLAAF to acquire these retiring Il-76s at a favorable price.

Why? PAF finds these planes a burden right now