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P3C
28 ASW/ASV SQUADRON
P3C is the latest addition to the Naval Air Arm. These aircraft are extremely potent and easy to maintain. The roles that can be undertaken by P-3Cs are much the same that can be performed by any other LRMP in the world. The sensors fitted onboard are integrated through an onboard central computer to produce a synergetic effect. Weapon carrying capacity of P-3C aircraft is un-paralleled by any other LRMP. It can carry a variety of anti-ship and anti-submarine weapons. The P-3C also has a very high operational performance.
P3C aircraft has variety of roles. It is basically an anti submarine and anti surface aircraft possessing variety of weapons such as missiles, torpedoes, Depth Charges, bombs etc. In its secondary role this aircraft is utilized for surveillance and SAR.
Induction of P3 to enhance Pak Navy's capability: Naval Chief
Updated at: 2159 PST, Tuesday, June 01, 2010
KARACHI: The induction of modified P3C Orion aircraft would greatly enhance the capability of Pakistan Navy. This was stated by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Noman Bashir.
He was talking to media after the induction ceremony of two modified P3C Orion aircraft acquired from the United States at the Pakistan Navy Base Mehran here on Tuesday.
US Brig. Gen. Mike Nagata of the Office of Defence Representative in Pakistan, and the Consul General of United States in Karachi Stephens G. Fakan also attended the ceremony.
The Naval Chief further stated that these aircraft would increase the capability of Pakistan Navy fleet to meet the challenges.
He pointed out that the P3 was a time-tested aircraft, which is still operational in the US Navy as well as navies in various countries in the world. Admiral Noman Bashir informed that in terms of capability the P3 is also described as 'flying destroyer'.
He stated that this aircraft has quite a lot of endurance and it can ably face the threats and challenges for a longer time in the area of its operation.
Admiral Noman remarked we already had P3 aircraft but the characteristics of the P3s inducted today have been modernized and refurbished and their operational capability has enhanced a lot. He said that as these aircraft have a lot of endurance so they can cover a wider area.http://geo.tv/6-1-2010/65999.htm
P3C
28 ASW/ASV SQUADRON
P3C is the latest addition to the Naval Air Arm. These aircraft are extremely potent and easy to maintain. The roles that can be undertaken by P-3Cs are much the same that can be performed by any other LRMP in the world. The sensors fitted onboard are integrated through an onboard central computer to produce a synergetic effect. Weapon carrying capacity of P-3C aircraft is un-paralleled by any other LRMP. It can carry a variety of anti-ship and anti-submarine weapons. The P-3C also has a very high operational performance.
P3C aircraft has variety of roles. It is basically an anti submarine and anti surface aircraft possessing variety of weapons such as missiles, torpedoes, Depth Charges, bombs etc. In its secondary role this aircraft is utilized for surveillance and SAR.
Induction of P3 to enhance Pak Navy's capability: Naval Chief
Updated at: 2159 PST, Tuesday, June 01, 2010
KARACHI: The induction of modified P3C Orion aircraft would greatly enhance the capability of Pakistan Navy. This was stated by the Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Noman Bashir.
He was talking to media after the induction ceremony of two modified P3C Orion aircraft acquired from the United States at the Pakistan Navy Base Mehran here on Tuesday.
US Brig. Gen. Mike Nagata of the Office of Defence Representative in Pakistan, and the Consul General of United States in Karachi Stephens G. Fakan also attended the ceremony.
The Naval Chief further stated that these aircraft would increase the capability of Pakistan Navy fleet to meet the challenges.
He pointed out that the P3 was a time-tested aircraft, which is still operational in the US Navy as well as navies in various countries in the world. Admiral Noman Bashir informed that in terms of capability the P3 is also described as 'flying destroyer'.
He stated that this aircraft has quite a lot of endurance and it can ably face the threats and challenges for a longer time in the area of its operation.
Admiral Noman remarked we already had P3 aircraft but the characteristics of the P3s inducted today have been modernized and refurbished and their operational capability has enhanced a lot. He said that as these aircraft have a lot of endurance so they can cover a wider area.http://geo.tv/6-1-2010/65999.htm
