Pakistan F-16 Discussions 2

[soul hacker]

PAF - F-16 SIMULATR

 

[dexter]

 

[White Lightning]

Pakistan - Upgrade set for F-16C simulators



Two Pakistan air force F-16C Fighting Falcon training simulators are to be modernized with SimuSphere HD-9 visual system displays from L-3 Link Simulation & Training of Texas.

The contract, a modification to an existing award, was given to L-3 Link by the U.S. Air Force.

 

[Donatello]

Boosting air defence: F-16s replace Americans at Jacobabad airbase


Newly revamp*ed airbas*e to house close to three dozen aircra*ft.

By Zahid Gishkori

Published: February 19, 2012


ISLAMABAD:
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF), in a significant move, has equipped the newly renovated Jacobabad airbase with close to three dozen F-16s, including the advanced Block 52+ version of the aircraft.

Pakistan has spent over $3.75 billion on both the revamping of Jacobabad airbase and the acquisition of new planes, officials told The Express Tribune. The air force is in a better position to encounter any threats after acquiring the new F-16s which are capable of carrying nuclear weapons, they added.

Defence analyst Lt General (retd) Talat Masood said this was a significant development especially as it had come months after the Americans had quit the airbase. Masood, however, warned of a shift in the strategic balance of the region, saying “India’s new aircraft deal with France would leave Pakistan far behind”. For all intents and purposes, he said, Pakistan should continue its cooperation with the US to enhance its defence capability. “Pakistan and the US are reciprocal when it comes to regional stability in South Asia,” he added.

India is all set to reach an agreement with France over the purchase of 126 medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) costing over $12 billion, making it the largest international defence deal by value in recent years, according to Indian media. Chief of Air Staff Rao Qamar Suleman and Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani had formally announced the completion of Jacobabad Airbase on February 12. The Chief of Air Staff said that all American personnel, including the Training Support Team for the new F-16s, have left after training PAF pilots and other technical staff.

“The new F-16 Block 52 fleet will pave the way for establishing the balance of power in the region,” said General Kayani.

“This airbase is now the largest platform for modern aircraft capable of carrying nuclear weapons,” a senior PAF official told The Express Tribune. “It’s an outcome of years long cooperation between Pakistan and the US.”

Pakistan had purchased 18 new F-16 Block 52+ aircraft, while 14 used F-16s were supplied free of charge by the US. The US Training Support Team consisted of over 200 personnel, including staff to train PAF personnel on making the aircraft operational. PAF has also recruited over 4, 000 employees for the newly renovated strategic airbase which is located close to the western frontier bordering both Iran and Afghanistan.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 19th, 2012.

Someone needs to learn Geography.......

 

[Last Hope]

Pakistan Air Force is now operating 36 F-16 Block 52s.

Finally, took me great courage to hold this news in. I was informed of the order for 18 more F-16s a few months back, and now I have been confirmed that our new Vipers are serving PAF at 5th Squadron, Shahbaz Air Base, Jacobabad.

Congrats. All new Falcons are equipped with CFTs.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Are you suggesting that the 18 new vipers are already present in Pakistan ? - that would be a big news

 

[TOPGUN]

Pakistan Air Force is now operating 36 F-16 Block 52s.

Finally, took me great courage to hold this news in. I was informed of the order for 18 more F-16s a few months back, and now I have been confirmed that our new Vipers are serving PAF at 5th Squadron, Shahbaz Air Base, Jacobabad.

Congrats. All new Falcons are equipped with CFTs.

Bro any proof our any offical source? on the news if so awsome news.

 

[proindian]

PM briefed on F-16s delivery

Tuesday, 14 Feb 2012 4:48 pm

ISLAMABAD - Minister for Defence, Ch. Ahmad Mukhtar, called on Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani at Prime Minister’s House Tuesday and discussed overall political and security situation in the country.
The Minister for Defence apprised the Prime Minister about the delivery of F-16s Yesterday, 16 new and 14 upgraded at Shahbaz Airbase which would considerably increase the defence capabilities of the Pakistan Air force.
The Minister for Defence commended the Prime Minister for appearing in the Supreme Court yesterday which clearly manifested his commitment to the rule of law, the due process of law and upholding the constitution.
The Prime Minister appreciated the Minister’s gesture adding that the Pakistan Peoples Party, which gave the constitution to Pakistan would also protect it considering it as a sacred duty.
https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/02/pm-briefed-on-f-16s-delivery/

 

[Last Hope]

Are you suggesting that the 18 new vipers are already present in Pakistan ? - that would be a big news

Yes.

Bro any proof our any offical source? on the news if so awsome news.

TOPGUN.

This has been hinted many times by the Air Chief.

Boosting air defence: F-16s replace Americans at Jacobabad airbase


Newly revamp*ed airbas*e to house close to three dozen aircra*ft.

By Zahid Gishkori

Published: February 19, 2012


ISLAMABAD:
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF), in a significant move, has equipped the newly renovated Jacobabad airbase with close to three dozen F-16s, including the advanced Block 52+ version of the aircraft.

Pakistan has spent over $3.75 billion on both the revamping of Jacobabad airbase and the acquisition of new planes, officials told The Express Tribune. The air force is in a better position to encounter any threats after acquiring the new F-16s which are capable of carrying nuclear weapons, they added.

Defence analyst Lt General (retd) Talat Masood said this was a significant development especially as it had come months after the Americans had quit the airbase. Masood, however, warned of a shift in the strategic balance of the region, saying “India’s new aircraft deal with France would leave Pakistan far behind”. For all intents and purposes, he said, Pakistan should continue its cooperation with the US to enhance its defence capability. “Pakistan and the US are reciprocal when it comes to regional stability in South Asia,” he added.

India is all set to reach an agreement with France over the purchase of 126 medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) costing over $12 billion, making it the largest international defence deal by value in recent years, according to Indian media. Chief of Air Staff Rao Qamar Suleman and Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani had formally announced the completion of Jacobabad Airbase on February 12. The Chief of Air Staff said that all American personnel, including the Training Support Team for the new F-16s, have left after training PAF pilots and other technical staff.

“The new F-16 Block 52 fleet will pave the way for establishing the balance of power in the region,” said General Kayani.

“This airbase is now the largest platform for modern aircraft capable of carrying nuclear weapons,” a senior PAF official told The Express Tribune. “It’s an outcome of years long cooperation between Pakistan and the US.”

Pakistan had purchased 18 new F-16 Block 52+ aircraft, while 14 used F-16s were supplied free of charge by the US. The US Training Support Team consisted of over 200 personnel, including staff to train PAF personnel on making the aircraft operational. PAF has also recruited over 4, 000 employees for the newly renovated strategic airbase which is located close to the western frontier bordering both Iran and Afghanistan.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 19th, 2012.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Well that would mean that

Pakistan has 45 Block C/D MLU , fighters plus 32 F16 C/D grand total of 77 fighters

Meanwhile India is doing paper work for Rafale ? That can't be right because we will also get 36 J10B soon

Thats 100 Fighters

How come we did not had to pay a cent for these extra planes ?

 

[ziaulislam]

only 18 f-16s block 52 have arrived so far ..........end of story..........


however it would be a happy ending if we get 14 more from EDA...

 

[Dazzler]

PAF - F-16 SIMULATR

no it is not, cockpit ergonomics remind me of an F-18 simulator. Also, note the aircraft in front.

 

[Edevelop]

among 18 f-16 blk 52, do we have more 1 seaters than 2 seaters? how much of each version??

 

[Last Hope]

PAF - F-16 SIMULATR

no it is not, cockpit ergonomics remind me of an F-18 simulator. Also, note the aircraft in front.

F/A-18 D simulator.
Here is a picture of F/A-18 D cockpit.

 

[SQ8]

I think there is a good possibility to move a F-16 sq(preferably the OCU) from Sargodha to Shahbaz and put a JF-17 one in its place(to be complemented by a FC-20 sq if the time comes)