New Pakistan air chief hails F-16s' role in North Waziristan campaign

[DrWatson775]

Albeit, the JF-17 have been used but obviously it's not as capable as the mature platform like the F-16 specially in the night operations. In fact a source close to the works told me that the capabilities of the Block-52s has left everyone amazed as it's achievements were beyond expectations.

Expecting PAF to get 18 more block 52s then....... if only the economic situation was better.

 

[araz]

I think I agree with @fatman17 in his assessment. The quest for more 16s has started. The JFT may remain the workhorse but for it to mature like the Bl 52s will take a long time and it is a good goal to work up to. But if you want something you need to sing it's praise in a manner in which the provider would want to give you more. This is why we sing the praise of the 16s and not the JFT. BUT the pittle baby is growing up fast and will eventually grow the necessary teeth for it to become relevant if not already so.
Araz

 

[Beast]

Albeit, the JF-17 have been used but obviously it's not as capable as the mature platform like the F-16 specially in the night operations. In fact a source close to the works told me that the capabilities of the Block-52s has left everyone amazed as it's achievements were beyond expectations.

JF-17 blk 1 is not mean to be multi role as F-16 Blk 52, its main mission is still air superiority. While Blk 52 has evolved from A/B air superiority to multi role of specialise ground attack mission. Even China J-10A and J-10B is never meant to be multi-role. Ground attack mission capabilities is limited and main role is air superiority. Bombing and ground attack role will left it to JH-7A and J-16/ Su-30MKK.

 

[Djinn]

Don't mind me asking, but would the Air Chief also elucidate, these F-16's role during any exigency? Rumor has it that the RADARS on Pakistani f-16's were effectively jammed during Salala attack and OBL raid by the US military and to top it all, Americans have also ensured India, on numerous occasions, that Pakistani American weaponry wont be used against India.So why Pakistani military is still obsessed with American tech, because Pakistan's continued reliance and vouching for American tech defies all logic. When in a fight i rather use an unreliable weapon than rely upon "state of the art weapon" which i know, will be rendered useless in a fight.

 

[Indus Falcon]

Don't mind me asking, but would the Air Chief also elucidate, these F-16's role during any exigency? Rumor has it that the RADARS on Pakistani f-16's were effectively jammed during Salala attack and OBL raid by the US military and to top it all, Americans have also ensured India, on numerous occasions, that Pakistani American weaponry wont be used against India.So why Pakistani military is still obsessed with American tech, because Pakistan's continued reliance and vouching for American tech defies all logic. When in a fight i rather use an unreliable weapon than rely upon "state of the art weapon" which i know, will be rendered useless in a fight.

How do you know?

 

[Djinn]

How do you know?

Is that a trick question? Wont past experiences suffice to knock this sense into some one?

 

[Indus Falcon]

Is that a trick question? Wont past experiences suffice to knock this sense into some one?

It's NOT a trick question, on the contrary it's a very simple, straight forward question.

 

[Djinn]

It's NOT a trick question, on the contrary it's a very simple, straight forward question.

Okay, if you think so.

 

[DV RULES]

Pakistan spend billions of dollars on JF-17 and how some of experts and PAF top officials easily come with confession of immaturity of project & limited capabilities. Bravo

 

[cerberus]

its shows How PAF is Still have Fetish of American goods to Sad they reduced Low end JF-17

 

[Windjammer]

Pakistan spend billions of dollars on JF-17 and how some of experts and PAF top officials easily come with confession of immaturity of project & limited capabilities. Bravo

No doubt JF-17 is a fine aircraft and in due course will develop into a very potent system but it's amateurish to start comparing it with a platform which has matured over 40 years and has repeatedly proven its mettle in combat.

its shows How PAF is Still have Fetish of American goods to Sad they reduced Low end JF-17

Nonsense, if that was the case, PAF wouldn't be going for Block-2 and 3 for the JF-17. Every aircraft has it's own operational ability.

 

[salwararmy]

Since how many weeks/moths this Zarb-e-azb is going on? Any accurate figure?

 

[Storm Force]

Interesting that Thunders are not been used again terrorists in your own backyard.

Clearly shows your main strike planes are infact the falcons.

Thunder really is a half way house between a F7PG & F16 ..

More air defense than multi role I think

 

[cerberus]

Interesting that Thunders are not been used again terrorists in your own backyard.

Clearly shows your main strike planes are infact the falcons.

Thunder really is a half way house between a F7PG & F16 ..

More air defense than multi role I think

I think they have too much Love For American muscle they know there Loved Fighter Limitations

Nonsense, if that was the case, PAF wouldn't be going for Block-2 and 3 for the JF-17. Every aircraft has it's own operational ability.

no criteria Even LCA is going for Mk2 for that Criteria that doen't make it operational worthy Parameters for LCA cannot be reversed for JF-17

 

[xenon54 out]

And all of them are operational ....Each and every F-16 can deliver a punch ...thanks to Turkey !