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The Exelis-built AN/ALQ-211(V)9 advanced integrated defensive electronic warfare system (AIDEWS) has been cleared to fly on board the Pakistan Air Force's F-16 fighter aircraft.

The clearance follows completion of the US Air Force's (USAF) Seek Eagle process for aircraft stores certification, which included a series of compatibility flight profile (CFP) missions designed to clear the pod to the F-16's basic limits.

Working in collaboration with the USAF and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, the Exelis team evaluated two stores configurations at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, to capture current and future pod configuration requirements without the need for additional CFP missions.

Exelis integrated electronic warfare systems business vice-president and general manager Joe Rambala said: "The AIDEWS pod provides the US and its allies with a modular, highly capable and cost-effective survivability system for a range of fighter aircraft.

"Achieving this certification will give more pilots access to the system's advanced RF protection and the flexibility to meet the evolving RF threat."

"Achieving this certification will give more pilots access to the system's advanced RF protection."

Currently limited to F-16A/B Block 15 aircraft procured by PAF through the Peace Drive 2 foreign military sales programme, the certification can be readily extended to both domestic and foreign F-16 Blocks 25 to 52 fighters.


Exelis’ AN/ALQ-211(V)9 pod cleared for installation on Pakistani F-16 fighters - Airforce Technology


@Oscar @Horus Isn't this strange?
Pakistan 'll get AN/ALQ-211(V)9 podded version which can be integrated into existing systems.My personal thoughts are that PAF may carry 'em on AN/ALQ-131 pods.
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The Exelis-built AN/ALQ-211(V)9 advanced integrated defensive electronic warfare system (AIDEWS) has been cleared to fly on board the Pakistan Air Force's F-16 fighter aircraft.

The clearance follows completion of the US Air Force's (USAF) Seek Eagle process for aircraft stores certification, which included a series of compatibility flight profile (CFP) missions designed to clear the pod to the F-16's basic limits.

Working in collaboration with the USAF and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, the Exelis team evaluated two stores configurations at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, to capture current and future pod configuration requirements without the need for additional CFP missions.

Exelis integrated electronic warfare systems business vice-president and general manager Joe Rambala said: "The AIDEWS pod provides the US and its allies with a modular, highly capable and cost-effective survivability system for a range of fighter aircraft.

"Achieving this certification will give more pilots access to the system's advanced RF protection and the flexibility to meet the evolving RF threat."

"Achieving this certification will give more pilots access to the system's advanced RF protection."

Currently limited to F-16A/B Block 15 aircraft procured by PAF through the Peace Drive 2 foreign military sales programme, the certification can be readily extended to both domestic and foreign F-16 Blocks 25 to 52 fighters.


Exelis’ AN/ALQ-211(V)9 pod cleared for installation on Pakistani F-16 fighters - Airforce Technology


@Oscar @Horus Isn't this odd?


That was the primary motive since Block-52s have an internal AIDEWS ?
 
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The Exelis-built AN/ALQ-211(V)9 advanced integrated defensive electronic warfare system (AIDEWS) has been cleared to fly on board the Pakistan Air Force's F-16 fighter aircraft.

The clearance follows completion of the US Air Force's (USAF) Seek Eagle process for aircraft stores certification, which included a series of compatibility flight profile (CFP) missions designed to clear the pod to the F-16's basic limits.

Working in collaboration with the USAF and Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company, the Exelis team evaluated two stores configurations at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, to capture current and future pod configuration requirements without the need for additional CFP missions.

Exelis integrated electronic warfare systems business vice-president and general manager Joe Rambala said: "The AIDEWS pod provides the US and its allies with a modular, highly capable and cost-effective survivability system for a range of fighter aircraft.

"Achieving this certification will give more pilots access to the system's advanced RF protection and the flexibility to meet the evolving RF threat."

"Achieving this certification will give more pilots access to the system's advanced RF protection."

Currently limited to F-16A/B Block 15 aircraft procured by PAF through the Peace Drive 2 foreign military sales programme, the certification can be readily extended to both domestic and foreign F-16 Blocks 25 to 52 fighters.


Exelis’ AN/ALQ-211(V)9 pod cleared for installation on Pakistani F-16 fighters - Airforce Technology


@Oscar @Horus Isn't this odd?
it means now V9 config is cleared for other mlu(s) too since pakistani f-16s (mlu) are first application for podded version of alq-211 aidews, V9 version. There were also lack of internal space (spine-less unlike blk 52s with alot of spine).
 
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it means now V9 config is cleared for other mlu(s) too since pakistani f-16s (mlu) are first application for podded version of alq-211 aidews, V9 version. There were also lack of internal space (spine-less unlike blk 52s with alot of spine).
Well, the spine has a lot more than AIDEWs
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it means now V9 config is cleared for other mlu(s) too since pakistani f-16s (mlu) are first application for podded version of alq-211 aidews, V9 version. There were also lack of internal space (spine-less unlike blk 52s with alot of spine).

The odd part is why didn't they certified it on F-16 single seater blk 52 along all the mlu's ?

That was the primary motive since Block-52s have an internal AIDEWS ?

D version might have it in spine but I don't think C version would have internal AIDEWS in it
 
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The odd part is why didn't they certified it on F-16 single seater blk 52 along all the mlu's ?



D version might have it in spine but I don't think C version would have internal AIDEWS in it

blk 52 C also have it internally, dual seat house spine, single seat have ample room, minus second cockpit and pilot.
 
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The odd part is why didn't they certified it on F-16 single seater blk 52 along all the mlu's ?

D version might have it in spine but I don't think C version would have internal AIDEWS in it

Both have it.
 
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F-16 ADF
Air Defense Fighter
History

In October 1986, the USAF announced that operational block 15 F-16A/B aircraft would be converted to air defense fighters for the Air National Guard, and would take over the fighter interception mission, providing the primary defense of North America against bombers and cruise missiles.





F-16s ADF can be identified by the searchlight, tail fin bulges, and bird slicers antenna's. Since the ADF testbed is a Bravo, it doesn't have the bulges, and the spotlight is on the port side. For some reason, it hasn't received the bird slicers, so luckily this one has ADF painted on its tail. (USAF photo)
The first F-16A ADF conversion was completed in February 1989, while a contract was placed for kits to update and modify a total of 270 F-16A/B's at the Ogden Air Logistics Center in Utah. The Block 15 airframes used for the ADF program were all meant to be upgraded to block 15OCU standard, and both programs ran in conjunction. Aircraft entering the Ogden ALC for ADF upgrade also received the Block 15OCU avionics installation. The net result is that all ADF aircraft are Block 15OCU airframes. The last ADF left Ogden in 1992.

Structure & Avionics
Modifications included Bendix King (now Allied Signal) AN/ARC-200HF/SSB radios with Have Quick II Secure Speech Module and the Teledyne/E Systems Mk.XII Advanced IFF system (APX-109). The APG-66 radar was modified (designated APG-66A) to provide look down/shoot-down capability, enhanced small target detection, and CW (Continuous Wave) illumination for AIM-7 guidance.

A 150,000 candlepower night identification spotlight was installed on the port side of the nose (below and in front of the cockpit) to aid in the identification of nighttime intruders. The aircraft were equipped to carry 600 (US) gallon (2,271 liter) external drop tanks, and to carry 6 BVR missiles such as the AIM-7 Sparrow or AIM-120 AMRAAM.

Modifications & Upgrades

The bird slicers are obvious on this F-16A ADF lining up on a tanker (USAF photo)
The ADF aircraft can be distinguished from "standard" F-16A/B's by several external identifying features, such as long and thin horizontal bulges on the base of the vertical tail (only A-models), plus a set of four blade antenna, nicknamed "bird-slicer", carried just forward of the canopy (as part of the IFF system).

The bulges are caused by the relocation of the Bendix-King AN/ARC-200 high frequency single-sideband radio to the leading edge of the fin. This in turn caused the flight control accumulators, which were installed one over the other, to be relocated to either side of the tail fin. The bulges were installed to provide sufficient room for these accumulators. Note that, since the Bravo-model ADF's do not have the Bendix HF radio, they also don't have the bulges.


Production
All ADF F-16s are modified airframes. Existing Block 15 models where converted to the Block 15OCU upgrade and to ADF standard at once. In total, 271 airframes, consisting in 246 A-models and 25 B-models have been converted between 1989 and 1992. Minor differences exist between the A-model and B-model as described earlier.



Because of the fall of the Berlin wall in 1989 and the opening of relationships between West and East, the program had lost its major reason of existence, being the protection of the North American continent against Russian bombers flying over the North Pole. Although the program was finished and all aircraft stayed into service with the Air National Guard detachments, they were the first to be mothballed at AMARC with the first major restructuration of the USAF. This proces started already in 1994. Currently only 2 ANG squadrons still fly the type, with them probably being converted in the near future.

A lot of these ADF F-16s are a very cheap and quite modern asset for allied countries. These aircraft have relatively low flying hours on their airframes. A lot of them are sold on the second-hand market. Jordan was the first to receive 12 A-models and 4-models under the Peace Falcon program in 1997. Recently, Thailand has acquired another batch of 15 A-models and 1 B-model under the Peace Naresuan IV program. Also the Italian Air Force is receiving 26 A-models and 4 B-models under a 5-year (extendable to 10 years) lease agreement called Peace Caesar.

Specifications
Engine: One Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 turbofan, rated at 14,590 lb.s.t. dry and 23,770 lb.s.t. with afterburning.

Maximum speed: Mach 2.05 at 40,000 feet. Service ceiling 55,000 feet. Maximum range 2400 miles. Initial climb rate 62,000 feet per minute.

Dimensions: wingspan 32 feet 9 1/2 inches, length 49 feet 3 1/2 inches, height 16 feet 8 1/2 inches, wing area 300 square feet.

Weights: 16,285 pounds empty, 25,281 pounds combat, 37,500 pounds maximum takeoff.

F-16 Versions - F-16 ADF
 
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As per recent PAC promotional video, PAC not only overhauls F-100 series engine but has attain the capability of upgrading
F100-PW-200 engines to F100-PW-220 inhouse and all Block 15 are using 220 type engine
 
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As per recent PAC promotional video, PAC not only overhauls F-100 series engine but has attain the capability of upgrading
F100-PW-200 engines to F100-PW-220 inhouse and all Block 15 are using 220 type engine
They 've been doing it for long time.Which video are you talking about the one maybe named 'PAC KAMRA' 33 min. long on youtube?
 
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As per recent PAC promotional video, PAC not only overhauls F-100 series engine but has attain the capability of upgrading
F100-PW-200 engines to F100-PW-220 inhouse and all Block 15 are using 220 type engine
They 've been doing it for long time.Which video are you talking about the one maybe named 'PAC KAMRA' 33 min. long on youtube?
Yes it's the same one from which you uploaded pics on JF thread.I downloaded it in february.
 
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ACM Mushaf Ali Mir (Shaheed), AVM Saleem Akhtar (Shaheed) and President Musharraf standing with Base & Squadron Commanders of F-16 and CCS Mirage/F-7 squadrons during border-stand-off with India in 2002 planned by PAF under name 'Operational Sentinel'.The aircraft in the background are armed with "live rounds"
During the Operational Sentinel, which lasted from December 2001 to end October 2002, PAF remained high alert and distributed its fighting elements across various Forward Operating Air Bases (FOBs) and air fields and conducted Combat Air Patrol (CAP) missions across Pakistan.
 
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