Inter Squadron Armament Competition 2019

[Windjammer]

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Sorry sir, i have seen this image posted all over the social media.
This is actually W/C Tahir Mahmood from No 11 squadron.

 

[Raider 21]

Sorry sir, i have seen this image posted all over the social media.
This is actually W/C Tahir Mahmood from No 11 squadron.

The jet has his name marked on it, but that pilot could be anyone else.

 

[Hakikat ve Hikmet]

A band of extremely audacious folks!!! "It's impossible to be shot down by the IAF" - uttered by that classical Hollywood actors-like handsome folk - are the ethos, pathos and logos...

 

[Windjammer]

The jet has his name marked on it, but that pilot could be anyone else.

Could be in some cases but these images are from Anatolian Eagle and the named pilots participated in that exercise.

 

[PakShaheen79]

BTW, can someone clarify why only competing in A2G weapons, why not Air to Sea weapons as well. JF-17 and Mirages both can carry anti-ship armament. Just a thought and curiosity!

 

[airomerix]

BTW, can someone clarify why only competing in A2G weapons, why not Air to Sea weapons as well. JF-17 and Mirages both can carry anti-ship armament. Just a thought and curiosity!

Usually, air to sea operations are carried out at standoff ranges. Especially against organised navies.

ISAC's focus is more on visual targetting which is more relevant to anti piracy. And PAF is more involved in that the moments. Navy does it just fine.

 

[Talon]

 

[nomi007]

Sorry sir, i have seen this image posted all over the social media.
This is actually W/C Tahir Mahmood from No 11 squadron.

Can you share any video of this competition?

 

[litman]

does this competition only involves strafing or it also includes other weapons and bombs as well?
secondly in modern warfare and against a well equipped army such as indian army will they allow our jets to use guns against them? if no then whats the use of honing a skill which has very little use in modern combat? even against TTP only guided and unguided bombs were used.this ancient art of close air support is very much useless today.

 

[khanasifm]

 

[khanasifm]

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Mirage ocu 22 and f-7 ocu 20 sqn missing plus no ccs sqns??

Is there a 29 sqn ?

http://www.f-16.net/units_airforce181.html

 

[airomerix]

does this competition only involves strafing or it also includes other weapons and bombs as well?
secondly in modern warfare and against a well equipped army such as indian army will they allow our jets to use guns against them? if no then whats the use of honing a skill which has very little use in modern combat? even against TTP only guided and unguided bombs were used.this ancient art of close air support is very much useless today.

Cannon is a very effective weapon in close air support and deep interdiction missions. In some of the anti-terror ops our F-16s had to fly as low as 200 feet to strafe the enemy position.

Strafing helps to reduce collateral damage and is primarily effective against dispersed targets and fast-moving vehicles. Air Forces around the world do not have the luxury to target each enemy foot soldier with an LGB or even free fall bombs.

As for organised enemy such as Indian armed forces,. a targetted cannon fire on the enemy flight lines, jets parked in front of hangers is an ideal feat. In combat missions over hostile areas, the priority is to maximize the damage. Hence weapons like LGB's are often reserved for fuel dumps, runways, radar stations, ammo dumps. Destruction of these assets paralyses even the airworthy jets. What good is a Rafale if cannot take off.

Can you share any video of this competition?

Here you go.

 

[PakShaheen79]

Note: Mods if you think, this post must not be here please move it in appropriate thread.

Used to believe that we have overcome that smoke problem... Have seen this clip 3~4 times, but i could only spotted Thunder with such long smoke tail none of others had it ... F-7s, Mirages etc.

 

[Talon]

Mirage ocu 22 and f-7 ocu 20 sqn missing plus no ccs sqns??

Is there a 29 sqn ?

http://www.f-16.net/units_airforce181.html

22 and 20 didn't participate neither any of the CCS squadrons.

Cannon is a very effective weapon in close air support and deep interdiction missions. In some of the anti-terror ops our F-16s had to fly as low as 200 feet to strafe the enemy position.

Strafing helps to reduce collateral damage and is primarily effective against dispersed targets and fast-moving vehicles. Air Forces around the world do not have the luxury to target each enemy foot soldier with an LGB or even free fall bombs.

As for organised enemy such as Indian armed forces,. a targetted cannon fire on the enemy flight lines, jets parked in front of hangers is an ideal feat. In combat missions over hostile areas, the priority is to maximize the damage. Hence weapons like LGB's are often reserved for fuel dumps, runways, radar stations, ammo dumps. Destruction of these assets paralyses even the airworthy jets. What good is a Rafale if cannot take off.

Here you go.

LGBs are more suitable for moving targets.Buildings I understand but using LGBs on a runway? I dont think that's a good idea.Just make a low alt approach with Duds,armed delay set about 4 sec and 500 ft spacing with 6 bombs would be enough maybe? But again I am no expert.

 

[airomerix]

22 and 20 didn't participate neither any of the CCS squadrons.


LGBs are more suitable for moving targets. Buildings I understand but using LGBs on a runway? I dont think that's a good idea.Just make a low alt approach with Duds, armed delay set about 4 sec and 500 ft spacing with 6 bombs would be enough maybe? But again I am no expert.

It's true we have dedicated anti runway weapons like durandals. However never in my life I have never seen an F-16 carry them. On an average day, for strike missions such as deep interdiction or base attack, F-16s are armed with 4 to 6 LGB's, 2 x AMRAAMs on wingtips along with 2 x 370gl fuel tanks. The centreline fuel tank is sometimes replaced by electronics of some nature.

Countries which field F-16 as their mainstay attack aircraft use LGBs for various purposes. Mind you, it does form a crater. And that's the entire point. Render the runway useless.