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09-01-2016, 04:13 AM
KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy (PN) has inducted its third state-of-the-art ATR aircraft and Scan Eagle Unmanned Aerial System in its fleet to augment effectiveness and enhance its operational flexibility and reach. An impressive induction ceremony was held at the PNS MEHRAN, said a statement issued here on Wednesday.
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral M Zakaullah was the chief guest on the occasion.
The ATR aircraft are modern and widely operated turboprop platforms equipped with
state-of-the-art Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS),
auto pilot and high
efficiency six blade propellers. The average ground speed of the aircraft is 250 k**ts with an endurance of about six hours.
The addition of the ATR aircraft in aviation fleet is a giant leap forward in accelerating the capabilities of PN Air Arm, which will provide a low-cost solution to the maritime operations at sea.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief of the Naval Staff said Pakistan Navy’s Air Arm has come a long way since its inception in early Seventies. Induction of the ATR aircraft is a part of the PN Aviation Vision 2030.
He added that complex and fluid maritime environment in our region requires Pakistan Navy to shoulder more challenging tasks related to maritime security, besides maintaining combat readiness against the traditional threats.
In this regard, aviation is undoubtedly an indispensable component of the fleet for all envisaged tasks, he said.
The naval chief said: “The induction of Scan Eagle UAV system in Pakistan Navy is yet a**ther major transformation in terms of acquisition of new capabilities. It will definitely start a new era in PN’s operational capability by providing ISR (Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance) and variety of other tasks particularly. These UAVs can monitor entire coastline, including creeks area round-the-clock.” The ceremony was attended by Pakistan Navy flag ******rs, civilians and military dignitaries.
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Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral M Zakaullah was the chief guest on the occasion.
The ATR aircraft are modern and widely operated turboprop platforms equipped with
state-of-the-art Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS),
auto pilot and high
efficiency six blade propellers. The average ground speed of the aircraft is 250 k**ts with an endurance of about six hours.
The addition of the ATR aircraft in aviation fleet is a giant leap forward in accelerating the capabilities of PN Air Arm, which will provide a low-cost solution to the maritime operations at sea.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief of the Naval Staff said Pakistan Navy’s Air Arm has come a long way since its inception in early Seventies. Induction of the ATR aircraft is a part of the PN Aviation Vision 2030.
He added that complex and fluid maritime environment in our region requires Pakistan Navy to shoulder more challenging tasks related to maritime security, besides maintaining combat readiness against the traditional threats.
In this regard, aviation is undoubtedly an indispensable component of the fleet for all envisaged tasks, he said.
The naval chief said: “The induction of Scan Eagle UAV system in Pakistan Navy is yet a**ther major transformation in terms of acquisition of new capabilities. It will definitely start a new era in PN’s operational capability by providing ISR (Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance) and variety of other tasks particularly. These UAVs can monitor entire coastline, including creeks area round-the-clock.” The ceremony was attended by Pakistan Navy flag ******rs, civilians and military dignitaries.
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