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C-130 Hercules NewsRockwell Collins awarded a $30M upgrade kits contract for Pakistani C-130s

January 19, 2016 (by Asif Shamim) - Rockwell Collins has been awarded a $30,727,886 contract for work on the Pakistani Air Force fleet of C-130 aircraft.





Pakistan Air Force L-382B Hercules #4144 from 6 Sqn seen at RIAT on 15 July 2006 sporting a special paint and wrap scheme for the Earthquake relief carried out in 2005. [Photo by Asif Shamim]


"" style="border: 0px; vertical-align: bottom;">The contract will cover the design, manufacture, and technical support during installation and delivery of 11 C-130E model kits and five C-130B integrated avionics suites and kits.

Additionally, Rockwell Collins shall develop, validate, and deliver consolidated B/E flight manual and associated checklists, and maintenance supplements required to operate, maintain, and sustain the PAF C-130 fleet.

This contract comes through a foreign military sale to Pakistan approved by the U.S. Department of Defense, with the work to be carried out at Nur Khan Air Base, Islamabad and is expected to be complete by December 31, 2020.

 

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Kerry defends sale of F-16s to Pakistan


WASHINGTON: The Obama administration reiterated its support to sell F-16 jets to Pakistan despite strong opposition and questioning from the key US lawmakers.

Secretary of State John Kerry appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday to discuss his budget plans and defended fighter jets sale to Pakistan.

Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee questioned John Kerry on US plan to sell F-16 jets to Pakistan. He emphasised that Pakistan Army had been engaged in war against terror and the country proved to be the US ally.

Chairman of the committee, Republican Senator Bob Corker, questioned the deal saying, "They continue to support the Taliban, the Haqqani network and give safe haven to al-Qaeda."

Secretary Kerry was quick to respond that the issue was complicated. "I understand your reservations about it but their military has been deeply engaged in the fight against terrorism," he said. Kerry further added that Pakistan had been an ally.

The administration approved the jets sale deal earlier this month and sought Congressional nod. Corker had written a letter to President Obama refusing to back it, saying that he had his doubts about it, but the administration appeared determined to finalise it.

 

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Quote of the Day

I have flown in just about everything, with all kinds of pilots in all parts of the world -- British, French, Pakistani, Iranian, Japanese, Chinese -- and there wasn't a dime's worth of difference between any of them except for one unchanging, certain fact: the best, most skillful pilot has the most experience.

-- Chuck Yeager

 

[fatman17]

FT7P

 

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Coming soon to a airbase near you

 

[Quwa]

Coming soon to a airbase near you

Would be a worthwhile pick if it is lighter than the C-802

 

[Paksanity]

Would be a worthwhile pick if it is lighter than the C-802

Apparently not. With a range of 180 km and powered by a turbojet, this sub-sonic missile (cruising 0.75-0.85 Mach), I expect it to be slightly heavier. Given the turbojet and subsonic, I suspect a very low flight trajectory especially in the final phase. A variant each is available for ship and ground launch as well. Revelation in Singapore show also confirms it is available for export. Let's see if it hits the mark with buyers.

 

[Tank131]

With C-802A operated by JF-17 and if also by PN on F-22P and potentially future frigates, AND CM-400AKG on JF-17, I dont then see the need for this missile with Pakistan. While it is great to give options for export of the JF-17 (3 AShM possibilities with C-802/3 and CM-400 if available to non-Pakistan forces for export, and TL-7) but for Pakistan it doesnt make sense.

PAF already operates 3 different missiles (C802/CM400/Exocet) for this role and there was talk (albeit unlikely) to make an Antiship variant of Babur. There have also been murmurs of seeking clearance for Harpoon on F-16 (which I see as unlikley given PN/PAFs other options for anti-shipping, so cant make the anti-piracy argument here, and US does really want to have these used against India if it can prevent it).

One positive for export customers is that TL-7 is manufactured by CATIC who is the manufacturer of of JF-17 and J-10.

 

[syed_yusuf]

what are the specs of TL-7

 

[Windjammer]

Air Vice Marshal Anwar Khan, an F-16 veteran, seen here shaking hands with a Turkish pilot during Indus Viper, has been promoted to Air Marshal. Presently, he is serving as deputy chief of the air staff (operations) at AHQ.... he also led the PAF contingent to China for the Shaheen-4 exercise.

 

[ghazi52]

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The Dragon Fly “Mitty Masud”
One of the PAF’s most courageous leaders Air Commodore Mohammad Zafar Masud HJ, SBt,1923 – October 7, 2003; widely knew as Mitty Masud, was a high-ranking air force strategist and air commander of the Eastern Air Command during the East Pakistan war, prior to 1971.

Masud was born in Gujranwala, British Punjab State in 1923. Having joined the Royal Air Force in 1943, Masud was sent to Royal Air Force College Cranwell, Great Britain where he did his BSc in Strategic studies and also received a diploma in fighter pilot training. He did a staff college course in United Kingdom from which Masud returned with the best foreign student award. Upon his return to British Indian Empire, Mitty Masud opted the Pakistani citizenship as the Jinnah led the creation of Pakistan. Mitty was by 1947 already an air force pilot and became the youngest pioneer of the newly born Pakistan Air Force.

In 1947, Flight-Lieutenant (Captain) Mitty was deployed in Dhamial Army Air Base where he was put in charge air campaigns during the 1947 Kashmir War. As the war intensified, Mitty was sent to Skardu National Airport where took active participation in air missions under the command of Air-Commodore (Brigadier-General) Ahmad Mukhtar Dogar. In 1948, After the war, Mitty joined the Pakistan Air Force Academy as a research associate and gained MSc in Counter-insurgency in 1952. In 1952, he was promoted to Squadron Leader (Major) rank, and played an instrumental figurative role in the development and establishment in PAF's prestigious combat flying institution Combat Commanders School (CCS), PAF's Top Gun. In 1958, Commander-in-Chief Air-Marshal Asghar Khan chose (then) Wing-Commander (Lieutenant-Colonel) Mitty Masud to organise, train, and lead an aerobatics team of 16 F-86 Sabre jets that set a world record, validating the PAF's place among the well- regarded air arms of the world. Masud organised and sat up the first aerobatics unit as he served its first Commanding officer. In 1972, the Pakistan Air Force officially gave commissioned to Pakistan Air Force Sherdils in an honour of Mitty Masud, who first presented the squadrons its flying colours.
In 1964, Mitty was promoted to Group-Captain (Colonel) in the Air Force, and was made Commanding officer of the Sargodha Air Force Base. Mitty served under the Command of Air-Vice Marshal (Major-General) Eric Gordan Hall during the 1965 India-Pakistan war. As commanding officer of the Sargodha Air Force Base, Mitty's leadership and devotion to duty led to a successful aerial missions against the Indian Air Force (IAF). On the day and night of 7 September 1965, the IAF made five successive attacks on Pakistan Air Force facilities, and PAF's installations with Canberra bombers, Hunter and Mystere fighter bombers. Under the command of Mitty Masud, the PAF was retaliated, though the IAF heavily damaged the Air Force Base, PAF responded back with series of counter missions. After the war, Group Captain Mohammad Zafar Masud was honoured and awarded Hilal-i-Jurat in a colourful public ceremony by President Ayub Khan, for his active participation during the conflict.

Air Commodore Masud was very happily married to his devoted wife, Elizabeth, for 45 years and their son Salaar works as a software analyst in Europe. Elizabeth Masud, a German lady, speaks Urdu fluently and has, despite her own frail health, lovingly remained by her husband's side, including his long and difficult battle with Parkinson's disease. Masud died in Karachi on 7 October 2003, due to a Cardiac arrest. Mitty received a Guard of honour from the Pakistan Air Force, and was honorarily buried in Karachi Military Graveyard, next to his wife.

Air Commodore M. Zafar Masud was grand-nephew of Allama Mashriqi.

Sixth from left Air Commodore M. Zafar Masud.

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[manaal]

what is the maaximum height requirement for women to join GDP?

 

[ghazi52]

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PAF Falcons : No.14 Sqdn - either at Masroor or Sargodha Air Base (from Left to Right): Pilot Officer Badrul Hassan Khan, Flying Officer Rafique, Squadron Leader Gul Ahmad, Flying Officer Hamid Anwar, Flight Lt Daud Pota.

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[fatman17]

Almost there. ..