Well , i might did biased in this but you do have too agree to an extent that the russian are excerbated the problem for their reluctance providing the neccesary tech/knowledge on their engine maintenance system in house . Unlike their western counterpart engines we allready have a systematic tooling and knowledge even for total engines overhaul .
Yeah i know ...past procurement authorithities are skimping the money but the russian are beyond ridiculous with the amount they demanded for a similiar maintenancing facilities . Not to mention their spare part prices that always get fluctuated in time of needs .
They are no simple solution for this mess but with the time progresses the eastern product are gradually losing their shine here and kinda regretted for it .
I do liked those hips tho' ... For their prices they do make their worths impressively . Lack of ceiling cruise aside compared to the blackhawk and caracal they were basicaly the epitome of working horses in every sense of the word there .
Yeah, I agree that western made weapon system tends to be easier and cheaper on maintenance
For Penerbad's low readiness level, looks like the 'problem' exists in their entire fleet regardless of whether it is a western/eastern aircraft thus, their entire maintenance system/doctrine/capability
Would be nice tho if we can find the details on the 24 aircrafts