Pakistan F-16 Discussions 2

[Edevelop]

F-16 carrying six MK-82 four AIM-9.
My guess is that, this picture is prior to the mission from a active squadron taking part in operation in South Waziristan.

Why don't they (PAF) use Mirage V or F-7pgs for South Waziristan operation instead? If we use F-16s then we risk them getting shot and or against its flying hour life....

 

[Tehmasib]

A beautiful pic of pakistani viper ......new HD pic....share to respected pdf members

 

[epinephrine]

F-16 carrying six MK-82 four AIM-9.
My guess is that, this picture is prior to the mission from a active squadron taking part in operation in South Waziristan.

killing talibans with side winders????i dont understand.
i think they put on all those missiles for a photoshoot n after that they put the missiles back in the store.

 

[Jango]

killing talibans with side winders????i dont understand.
i think they put on all those missiles for a photoshoot n after that they put the missiles back in the store.

Exactly my thoguhts.

Sidewinders in Fata don't make much sense.

 

[Edevelop]

killing talibans with side winders????i dont understand.
i think they put on all those missiles for a photoshoot n after that they put the missiles back in the store.

Well you never know. These sidewinders might be there for U.S air force violation. Yeah i know i don't make 100% sense, but hey isn't F-16 a 'multirole' fighter? My guess is that it's probably in that tribal region to attack and to protect sovereignty.... Don't forget that we know who Pakistani Taliban is supported clearly by. Americans and Indians... right? We probably want to make sure no help comes by for them..

 

[Last Hope]

killing talibans with side winders????i dont understand.
i think they put on all those missiles for a photoshoot n after that they put the missiles back in the store.

It isn't a necessitous that these F-16s are going to attack in S.Waziristan against militants. Even if they are going to, Air-to-Air missiles are important as the tribal belt is close the the border and incase you get fighters from other side. A fighter never has bombs during interception mission, but carries Air-to-Air missiles during bombing missions.

On a exact different scenario, this picture could be taken prior to a training/exercise mission.

 

[Storm Force]

Fantastic picture of a GREAT WAR PLANE thanks tehmasib

 

[PakShaheen79]

F-16 carrying six MK-82 four AIM-9.
My guess is that, this picture is prior to the mission from a active squadron taking part in operation in South Waziristan.

A normal exercise makes lots of sense but a strike in Waziristan is less likely with this payload. Reason: Absence of fuel tanks under wings, As F-16 would require to fly over that area. All six bombs cannot be for one target considering the shape, strength and structure of Taliban hideouts and lethal power of these bombs. Plus 4 AIM-9s makes no sense for these kind of operations in FATA.

Anyhow, loved the pic and thanks for sharing

 

[fatman17]

killing talibans with side winders????i dont understand.
i think they put on all those missiles for a photoshoot n after that they put the missiles back in the store.

why would this a/c carry 4 AIM-9 on a CAS mission. this pic is just to 'showcase' various load configs for the viper!

Why don't they (PAF) use Mirage V or F-7pgs for South Waziristan operation instead? If we use F-16s then we risk them getting shot and or against its flying hour life....

we have no idea which type of a/c is being used in WoT. it just may be that ALL types are being used.

 

[epinephrine]

PAF mostly uses F-16 in WOT.i have seen F-16s in swat n bajaur compaign.F-16 carries more payload n deliver it with accuracy than any other junk we have in our inventory.

 

[ziaulislam]

no in past A-5 were also used..i dont know about thunder being used or not..but many sources say they were also used

u see we have to use f-16 to some extent to justify some deals we did with the us...especially the us supported/slightly funded f-16 upgrade deals..

 

[Last Hope]

Earlier the A-5s were used, followed by Mirages probably.
Now, F-16s are widely used with JDAMs and laser-guided munitions. Occasionally, JF-17 also takes parts in the attack, and afterall 38 JF-17s are placed at Peshawar and 12 are purely for air-to-ground role.

 

[nomi007]

it is better to take h-6k for bombing on terrorist at lease
avoid to use to f-16

 

[epinephrine]

PAF should use what is best in its inventory inorder to avoid collateral damage,complete the mission in the best possible way and to minimize the losses of ground forces.its our psyche that we always keep the lives of our countrymen at the last priority unfortunately

 

[Last Hope]

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