PAF operates small number of Harbin Y-12
aircraft. Two Y-12 joined PAF in 1993 and
were allotted to No.41 Sqn.
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Y-12 preparing for take off from Chaklala Air Base. In 2011, China gifted a Y-12 to PAF, along with four FT-7PG fighter aircraft.
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Y-12s were extensively used in Earthquake operations, 2005 for carrying
goods in trouble hit areas. Seen in photo is one Y-12 at Chaklala
Air Base tarmac
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