Pakistan F-16 Discussions 2

[silent hawk]

The real bargain in the block 52 deal are the AIM 120 AMRAAMs. Considering that the block 52 aircrafts were aquired to support the War Against Terror it is a credit to the Pakistani negotiators who were able to get the best AMRAAMs for their country.

The AIM-9L missile was initially meant for the original block 15 F-16s only. However through indiginization Pakistan was able to arm Mirages and F7 PGs with this advanced weapon.

It is hence only a matter of time after which the AMRAAM through indigenous development shall be available on other platforms. Coupled with Pakistan's advanced Air Defence Ground Environvent this indigineous development once it happens would make Pakistani airspace almost impenetrable.

 

[Stealth_fighter]

if pak gets AIM-9X with the block-52+ it would be a grreatt addition to the PAF...BUT im not sure how it possible

 

[krash]

if pak gets AIM-9X with the block-52+ it would be a grreatt addition to the PAF...BUT im not sure how it possible

i believe, now im not sure but isnt the AIM-9X only for the F-22 and F-35 platforms???

 

[air marshal]

ANOTHER ONE FOR THE TAIL CHOPPERS
NOVEMBER 3, 1988 - KURRAM VALLEY 1020 HOURS

During the last stages of Afghan War, Flight Lieutenant Khalid Mahmood of No. 14 Squadron, destroys an SU-22 over Thal area near the border. The pilot of the SU-22 ejected and was taken prisoner.

 

[DANGER-ZONE]

Painting titled 'Falcon's Deadly Stroke' depicts a PAF F-16 shooting down an intruding SU-22 over Thal, Pakistan, during the Afghan War. The pilot of the ill-fated Sukhoi ejected and was captured. The date was November 3rd, 1988. [Illustration by Rehan Siraj]

A PAF F-16(84717) of Squadron No. 14 launching a Sidewinder towards an Afghan intruder Su-22 over Thal. Aircraft destroyed and pilot ejected safely but captured and put to prison. Date of the event was November 3rd, 1988.

 

[Stealth_fighter]

f-16c/d are capable of carrying AIM-9X AS FAR AS I KNOW

 

[Myth_buster_1]

i believe, now im not sure but isnt the AIM-9X only for the F-22 and F-35 platforms???

nope, all upgraded and new fighter rolling out are capable of carrying aim9x

 

[Arsalan]

Second Batch of three F-16C/D block 52+ fighter aircraft arrived at PAF Base, Shahbaz (Jacobabad).

these are the first three that were deleivered ealrier in June-July. please see below:

 

[Chogy]

I cannot imagine how much more you can improve on the AIM-9M. The detection system for the -X is different, has higher and faster slew rates and such, and an improved maneuverability, but consider:

The 1970's vintage AIM-9L in the Falklands had a 22 for 24 kill rate, and the 2 misses were kinematic... out of range. The retrofitted Harriers had no integration besides audio tone - no range cues at all. Pilots got eager and launched outside range.

Now we're up to the 2010 AIM-9X.

 

[silent hawk]

We need to acquire our assets based on the adversaries capability.

IAF shall be using AA-11 Archer and Phoenix heat seeking missiles against PAF.

PAF's arsenal of AIM 9-Ms on F-16s, PL-5Es of JF-17s and AIM 9-Ls on Mirages and F7s should be good enough to counter this threat.

 

[air marshal]

 

[ANG]

Raytheon wins F-16 display upgrade contract

 

[razgriz19]

what happened to our f-16 modernization program??????????
TAI suppose to start upgrading our f-16s from october. (1 f-16 per month) its november already and no news about modernization program...
can someone pls dig out some info on this! (NEW INFO)
i tried but i couldn't find anything...

 

[fatman17]

F-16C-52M Fighting Falcon
D;5
Cu;5
On Order;7
- Note: The initial firm order for 12 examples was announced 31st December 2007 as part of the 'Peace Drive I' programme. As of mid-April 2008, an option for a further 12 examples appears to have been cancelled. The first aircraft from this batch was delivered, as expected, on 26th June 2010, with a second example following-suit a few days later. Another batch of 3 aircraft arrived in Pakistan on 30th October 2010, whilst the remainder are all scheduled to follow-suit by year's end.

F-16D-52M Fighting Falcon
D;4
Cu;4
On Order;2
- Note: Initial firm order for 6 examples announced 31st December 2007 as part of the 'Peace Drive I' programme. As of mid-April 2008, an option for a further 6 examples appears to have been cancelled. The first F-16D from this batch was officially accepted by the Pakistan AF in a cermony at Fort Worth on 13th October 2009, after performing its maiden flight on 29th September. The first two pair's of F-16Ds from this batch were delivered, as expected, on 26th June 2010, with the remainder all scheduled to follow-suit by year's end.

AFI

 

[Proud to be Pakistani]

The works have just started i suppose, as per the TAI website!

The modernization will be started in the last quarter of 2010 and the program will be completed within 47 months.

http://www.tai.com.tr/prog.aspx?contentDefID=57&page=___Programs__NONE_____INTEGRATED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS__NONE_____F-16 PROGRAMS__NONE_____MODERNIZATION PROGRAMS__NONE_____PAF F-16 MODERNIZATION PROGRAM__PROGRAM__57