Pakistan buys 13 F16 from Jordan

[Windjammer]

Yup, just got the news that they have arrived at Mushaff / Sargodha base.

 

[Manticore]

PAF inducts first batch of F-16 fighter jets from Jordan
DAWN.COM

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SARGODHA: Pakistan received on Sunday its first batch of F-16 fighter jets delivered from Jordan, DawnNews reported.
PAF inducts first batch of F-16 fighter jets from Jordan - Pakistan - DAWN.COM
Sources said that the Pakistan had signed a contract with Jordan for the supply of 13 fighter jets out of which five were delivered at the Mushaf Mir Airbase in Sargodha and inducted in the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fleet.
اردن سے خریدے گئے ایف سولہ طیاروں کی پہلی کھیپ پاک فضائیہ کے بیڑے میں شامل - URDU.DAWN.COM

Five F-16 planes from Jordan included in PAF fleet | The News Tribe
Five F-16 planes from Jordan included in PAF fleet
By Ahmed Jatt | Apr 27th, 2014 | 5:29 pm | ( No Comment )


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SARGODHA: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Sunday organised a formal ceremony to include six F-16 fighter jets from Jordan into the national forces fleet here at at Mashaf Airbase.

The fighter jets arrived from Pakistan’s middle eastern friendly country Jordan and were included in PAF fleet today.

Air chief Marshall Tahir Rafiq Butt presided over the ceremony.

 

[VCheng]

Apparently they have.
@VCheng @orangzaib Possibly one of the quietest deals in history in terms of the US DSCA ???

All for a good reason, I am sure. I think both sides see the value of toning down the rhetoric and get back to work together.

 

[think@best]

At last 6 jets comes to Pakistan

 

[Windjammer]

All for a good reason, I am sure. I think both sides see the value of toning down the rhetoric and get back to work together.

Change of line....change of tone......any port in a storm.

 

[VCheng]

Change of line....change of tone......any port in a storm.

Hey, whatever works in furthering national interest!

That is the correct way.

 

[SQ8]

All for a good reason, I am sure. I think both sides see the value of toning down the rhetoric and get back to work together.

True, but skipping procedure altogether?? That is almost Israel like

 

[BATMAN]

All for a good reason, I am sure. I think both sides see the value of toning down the rhetoric and get back to work together.

You could have said this, without wasting every one's time!

 

[Manticore]

Maybe the U.S does not consider 13 used aircrafts as a game changer in our region -- I know mr mastaan will not agree and say that this is a massive 20% increase in force

 

[abbi007]

What models are these ones though? Block 52's?

 

[Bratva]

Apparently they have.
@VCheng @orangzaib Possibly one of the quietest deals in history in terms of the US DSCA ???

True, but skipping procedure altogether?? That is almost Israel like

Being has M-NNA it's PERKS.

@Oscar @VCheng I guess US not notifying to congress is kind of loophole in their laws they are trying to exploit. Hence the transfer of AIM-9x and other goodies through Jordan without congress breathing down US administration neck. Have a look at this

Major non-NATO ally

In 1996 major non-NATO allies received additional military and financial benefits when section 2321k was added to Title 22 (Foreign Relations) of the U.S. Code (also known as section 517 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961), which added MNNAs to many of the same exemptions from the Arms Export Control Act that were enjoyed by NATO members

Nations named as major non-NATO allies are eligible for the following benefits:

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  • entry into cooperative research and development projects with the Department of Defense (DoD) on a shared-cost basis
  • participation in certain counter-terrorism initiatives
  • purchase of depleted uranium anti-tank rounds
  • priority delivery of military surplus (ranging from rations to ships)
  • possession of War Reserve Stocks of DoD-owned equipment that are kept outside of American military bases
  • loans of equipment and materials for cooperative research and development projects and evaluations
  • permission to use American financing for the purchase or lease of certain defense equipment
  • reciprocal training
  • expedited export processing of space technology

Under Section 36(b) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA), Congress must be formally notified 30 calendar days before the Administration can take the final steps to conclude a government-to-government foreign military sale of:

Absolutely, M NNA exempted from AECA coupled with possession of War Reserve Stocks of DoD-owned equipment that are kept outside of American military bases is a loophole, that America chose to exercise in recent years... Or else all major deals with Pakistan were notified to congress... Looks like mood is changing at capitol hill

 

[Manticore]

Modifications & Armament
Mid-life Update
For a number of years the Royal Jordanian AF recognized the need to give the leased aircraft a mid-life update in the next 2 or 3 years. It was unclear for a long time whether reference was made to the MLU-program, or just to updates in general.

In January of 2004 however a LOA for an $87 million contract was signed between Jordan and Lockheed-Martin for the update of the 17 Peace Falcon II aircraft. This modification consists of enhancements to the cockpit, avionics, sensors and weapons. These upgrades also improve system reliability and supportability. Together with this upgrade this package also includes Falcon UP and Falcon STAR structural upgrades. These structural upgrades will extend the service life to 8,000 flight hours with these aircraft being able to remain in service for another 20 years. The upgrades will be performed by Turkish Aerospace Industries in its Ankara fascilities.

Armament and Stores
Main armament of the RJAF F-16s is the AIM-9 Sidewinder, although the RJAF was hoping to acquire the AIM-120 AMRAAM for a long time. On November 24th, 2004 a deal was announced in which Jordan would receive up to 50 AIM-120C missiles and associated equipment in a deal worth $39 million.

F-16 Air Forces - Jordan :: F-16.net



F-16 Units - RJAF 1st squadron :: F-16.net
F-16 Units - RJAF 2nd squadron :: F-16.net
F-16 Units - RJAF 6th squadron :: F-16.net

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so, which squadron did we get?

not true multirole squadron
2 sqn (RJAF)
Status:
Active
Version:F-16A/B block 15ADF
Although envisioned to be upgraded as well, the F-16s of 2 squadron remain unmodified. Therefore they retain their specific air defence duties without being truly multirole capable.

The 13 aircraft are of F-16 A/B Block-15 and the PAF has similar aircraft in its fleet which are flying satisfactorily. The deal about 12 A models and one B model aircraft has been authenticated by the manufacturing company and the US government has also given its nod for the sale/purchase of the planes.
Well-placed defence sources told The News here the other day that the purchased aircraft were in good condition since they had attained Mid-Life Update (MLU)

PAF acquires F-16s from Jordan - thenews.com.pk

p.falcon2 were both adf and mlu thus making them better than p.falcon1 which are adf without mlu

the news report mentions both mlu and adf -- fingers crossed

The 13 aircraft are of F-16 A/B Block-15 and the PAF has similar aircraft in its fleet which are flying satisfactorily. The deal about 12 A models and one B model aircraft has been authenticated by the manufacturing company and the US government has also given its nod for the sale/purchase of the planes.
Well-placed defence sources told The News here the other day that the purchased aircraft were in good condition since they had attained Mid-Life Update (MLU)
They have been modified into Air Defence Fighters (ADF) versions. The Ogden Air Logistics Centre performed structural upgrades to extend the aircraft life from the designed 4,000 to 8,000 hours flying time as part of the programme. They also modified the aircraft engine bay for the upgraded Pratt and Whitney F100-220E engine. The induction of the planes will give a boost in air power to the PAF that is rendering a remarkable service in the war against terror.
PAF acquires F-16s from Jordan - thenews.com.pk

F-16 Versions - F-16 ADF

 

[Windjammer]

Maybe the U.S does not consider 13 used aircrafts as a game changer in our region -- I know mr mastaan will not agree and say that this is a massive 20% increase in force

It means standing up a fourth full strength squadron....and plenty of fire-power.

 

[Manticore]

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PAF inducts 5 F-16 fighter aircraft from Jordan | ARYNEWS.tv, Pakistan News-Latest,Breaking News,Live Videos
SARGODHA: Five out of 13, F-16 multi-role fighter aircraft that was bought from Jordan has been inducted in Pakistan Air Force (PAF), ARY News reported.

According to PAF spokesman, a ceremony was held at Mushaf Air base, Sargodha on Sunday. Admiral Air Marshall Tahir Rafique Butt was the Chief Guest of ceremony. The ceremony was attended by Jordan Ambassador to Pakistan and high profile officials of Pakistan Air Force and Army.

Speaking on the occasion, Air Marshall Tahir Rafique Butt said that addition of F-16 aircrafts has boosted the strength of PAF.

These F-16 aircrafts have been purchased from Jordan and they were in the use of the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF). With the addition, the strength of PAF F-16 has reached to 68.

Earlier, the two countries finalized a deal for the 13 aircrafts of F-16 A/B Block-15 as the PAF has similar aircraft in its fleet which are flying satisfactorily.

 

[SQ8]

It means standing up a fourth full strength squadron....and plenty of fire-power.

What it really means is greater increase in BVR capability coverage over Pakistan Air Defence regions.