Pakistan Navy Aviation

arslank01 said:
this raises a real issue. The PN doesnt seem to have any plan for the sea king. The alouettes will probably be replaced by the fennec, but the sea king, who knows
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Realistically, there are too few alternatives out there that neatly match the Sea King's role. The MH-60R is out of the question, so the only things the PN could pursue are either the AW101 or NH-90. One's really pricey, the other's very pricey, and both aren't as widely adopted nor supported as the S-70 platform.

When there's no real option, the PN would start looking at original solutions. Their next bet would be to ask Leonardo to convert something like the AW149 into a maritime ops helicopter. Or, and it's a big stretch, try getting the US to approve a T-70 buy from Turkiye.
 
Quwa said:
Realistically, there are too few alternatives out there that neatly match the Sea King's role. The MH-60R is out of the question, so the only things the PN could pursue are either the AW101 or NH-90. One's really pricey, the other's very pricey, and both aren't as widely adopted nor supported as the S-70 platform.

When there's no real option, the PN would start looking at original solutions. Their next bet would be to ask Leonardo to convert something like the AW149 into a maritime ops helicopter. Or, and it's a big stretch, try getting the US to approve a T-70 buy from Turkiye.
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I will bet my money on the Z20.
 
Zephyrus said:
I will bet my money on the Z20.
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That may work, as long as we have a western light chopper to work off the Jinnah/Babur/Yarmooks then I guess it does nt really matter what replaces the Sea Kings as they are mainly sure based and in light of our new missile tech I think may lose the Anti-ship role and focus just on SAR and SSGN roles?
 

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Guy Martin -
9th December 2024



The Pakistan Navy will in 2026 receive the first Embraer Lineage 1000 aircraft modified by Leonardo and Paramount Aerospace Systems for the maritime patrol role.

In mid-2021, Pakistan contracted Leonardo to convert three Embraer Lineage 1000 aircraft into long-range maritime patrol aircraft for the Pakistan Navy as part of long-term plans to replace the country’s P-3C Orion fleet. Paramount was tasked with handling the pre-conversion maintenance, repair and overhaul of the aircraft as part of the Sea Sultan project.

It is believed the conversion will add electronic support measures/electronic intelligence (ESM/ELINT) sensors, an electro-optical turret, active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, satellite communications, chaff/flare dispenser and torpedo/sonobuoy/depth charge launcher.

The Chief of Naval Staff of the Pakistan Navy, Admiral Admiral Naveed Ashraf, told defenceWeb that the induction of the Lineage 1000 maritime patrol aircraft into the Fleet Air Arm “is a remarkable addition to our maritime patrol capabilities.”

“The aircraft is presently being modified in South Africa and is expected to be delivered in 2026, with subsequent deliveries planned over the coming years as part of a phased approach to modernise our naval aviation. With its state-of-the-art technology, the Sea Sultan will complement our existing platforms, such as the older P-3C Orion and ATR 72 aircraft, while offering superior performance in terms of range, endurance, anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface vessel capabilities,” he said.

The Pakistan Navy has stated an intention to ultimately replace its P-3C Orion fleet with ten converted commercial jets.

The Pakistan Navy inducted the first Lineage 1000 in September 2021, at a ceremony at Pakistan Naval Station Mehran in Karachi. This aircraft is unmodified and used for crew training.

Apart from Paramount, other South African companies are involved in the Sea Sultan project. Aerospace engineering and manufacturing company Aerosud has been contracted to supply two sets of interiors.

After an 18-month design phase, Aerosud in May began embarking on the manufacturing of interior components for the special mission configuration. These configurations include specialised components such as galleys, observer tables, class dividers, and equipment stowages, with a completion date planned for mid-2025.

“This contract not only highlights Aerosud’s technical capabilities but also underscores its strategic approach to collaboration and project execution. By partnering with Paramount Aerospace Systems, Aerosud continues to expand its portfolio of projects, reinforcing its position as a trusted supplier in the aerospace industry,” the company said.

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Pakistan to receive South African-modified maritime patrol aircraft from 2026 - DefenceWeb

The Pakistan Navy will in 2026 receive the first Embraer Lineage 1000 aircraft modified by Leonardo and Paramount Aerospace Systems for the maritime patrol
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