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While the Sino-Pak JF-17 Thunder might not be at Dubai Airshow, the evergreen MFI-17 Super Mushshak is once again present, being exhibited by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) Kamra.
During the show in Dubai, a PAC Kamra source told Key Aero: "The Qatar Emir Air Force is likely to sign for four more Super Mushshaks in addition to the eight already delivered in 2017. While Saudi Arabia looks set to upgrade 12 of its fleet of around 18, with the Garmin system. The Royal Saudi Air Force took delivery of 20 of the Pakistani trainers between 2004-07.
Having seen the Pakistan Air Force upgrade its existing fleet of around 50 aircraft, the Army is set to follow, after signing a contract to upgrade 35 of its aircraft with the GenesyS system. They will undoubtedly, be the Super Mushshaks currently serving the Army Aviation Academy at Rahwali, where Army and Navy pilots carry out their primary flying training.
The production line at PAC Kamra is about to move into overdrive because the government-backed company last month signed a deal with the Iraqi Air Force for 12 Super Mushshaks with the GenesyS avionics that will be delivered in 2023. In 2014, the IqAF ordered 12 but due to domestic issues the sale was cancelled but it’s obviously back on now.
The primary basic trainer has been rejuvenated in recent years, with the integration of a new glass cockpit. Dynon, Garmin and GenesyS systems have all found their way in the 260hp two-seat propeller aircraft, during sales to Pakistan, Qatar, Nigeria and Azerbaijan, that either upgraded their existing fleets or acquired new aircraft.
An Evergreen MFI-17 Super Mushshak on static dislay at Dubai Airshow exhibited by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) Kamra. Alan warnes
PAC Kamra is also working on the 52 Super Mushshaks that were ordered by the Turkish Air Force in 2015, to replace the SF 260Ds based at Cigli-Kaklic for screening and primary flying training. According to the same PAC Kamra source, “the first three have been handed over to the Turkish Air Force and will be joined by another seven fresh off the production line, before July next year when the first batch [of ten] is delivered.”
These are exciting times for the Super Mushshak, which has now been in production since 1975. One of the two PAC MFI-17 Super Mushshaks is at Dubai Air Show. The other aircraft is parked on the airside, and usually participates in the daily flying display.
Alan Warnes
During the show in Dubai, a PAC Kamra source told Key Aero: "The Qatar Emir Air Force is likely to sign for four more Super Mushshaks in addition to the eight already delivered in 2017. While Saudi Arabia looks set to upgrade 12 of its fleet of around 18, with the Garmin system. The Royal Saudi Air Force took delivery of 20 of the Pakistani trainers between 2004-07.
Having seen the Pakistan Air Force upgrade its existing fleet of around 50 aircraft, the Army is set to follow, after signing a contract to upgrade 35 of its aircraft with the GenesyS system. They will undoubtedly, be the Super Mushshaks currently serving the Army Aviation Academy at Rahwali, where Army and Navy pilots carry out their primary flying training.
The production line at PAC Kamra is about to move into overdrive because the government-backed company last month signed a deal with the Iraqi Air Force for 12 Super Mushshaks with the GenesyS avionics that will be delivered in 2023. In 2014, the IqAF ordered 12 but due to domestic issues the sale was cancelled but it’s obviously back on now.
The primary basic trainer has been rejuvenated in recent years, with the integration of a new glass cockpit. Dynon, Garmin and GenesyS systems have all found their way in the 260hp two-seat propeller aircraft, during sales to Pakistan, Qatar, Nigeria and Azerbaijan, that either upgraded their existing fleets or acquired new aircraft.
PAC Kamra is also working on the 52 Super Mushshaks that were ordered by the Turkish Air Force in 2015, to replace the SF 260Ds based at Cigli-Kaklic for screening and primary flying training. According to the same PAC Kamra source, “the first three have been handed over to the Turkish Air Force and will be joined by another seven fresh off the production line, before July next year when the first batch [of ten] is delivered.”
These are exciting times for the Super Mushshak, which has now been in production since 1975. One of the two PAC MFI-17 Super Mushshaks is at Dubai Air Show. The other aircraft is parked on the airside, and usually participates in the daily flying display.
Alan Warnes
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