[4] The Aviation Corps became a combat support branch when it inducted its first attack helicopters from Iran in 1970.
[4] The Aviation Corps is commanded by an active-duty two star major-general, who serves as its director-general and functions directly under the Chief of the General Staff at the Army GHQ in Rawalpindi, Punjab.
3 CAIC Z-10 attack helicopters of China were delivered for trial use so that orders could be made in the future.
[citation needed] 15 Bell AH-1Z Viper with Hellfire missiles, equipment and support worth $952 million were on order but are on hold due to political tensions between the U.S. and Pakistan.
[6] 30 TAI/AgustaWestland T129 ATAK worth $1.5 billion is on order however production is still on hold due to the United States not giving export license for the engine, which is of American origin.