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Pakistan F-16 Discussions 2

Doubt that MLU Tape-M3 costs only around @ USD 6 million per aircraft i.e. 13 ADFs for a total of USD 75 million.

In my speculative opinion it could be an upgrade of the Man-Machine-Interface (MMI). Which might mean improved mission computer, software upgrade and better MFDs. Bringing them at par to the rest of the Viper fleet in that particular category.

Just my humble opinion.
 
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The notification under the canopy tells us that it's an F-16A....yet the PAF pilot is supporting JHMCS.
Some guys were questioning without the -9X, what's the benefit of the system. :D
@Oscar . @MastanKhan @Horus

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The notification under the canopy tells us that it's an F-16A....yet the PAF pilot is supporting JHMCS.
Some guys were questioning without the -9X, what's the benefit of the system. :D
@Oscar . @MastanKhan @Horus

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Even without the 9X, the JHCMS greatly enhances the usage of the 9M-8 and is also able to cue AIM-120s.
 
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The notification under the canopy tells us that it's an F-16A....yet the PAF pilot is supporting JHMCS.
Some guys were questioning without the -9X, what's the benefit of the system. :D

A few questions.

1. The F-16 ADF of PAF carries 6 AAM or it can carry 8 AAM?

2. The original F-16 ADF had 501-series-pylons supporting AIM-7 sparrow however the launcher for AIM-120 is LAU-129. Are LAU-129 already integrated on PAF ADF F-16's? or they will be integrated on the new upgrade in Turkey?

3. F-16 ADF carries following jamming and protection pods.
ALQ-131 and ALQ-119.

Which jamming pod do the PAF F-16 ADF carry? and which version?
Are both carried at same time or it only one ?
Are they carried on Centre line only?


Thanks
 
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get over f16s develop indigenous fighter or acquiredifferent aircraft from somewhere else ....
 
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Just saw a statement from the Minister for defence production Rana Tanveer on ARY News that Pakistan is still in talks with Washington over the sale of F-16 aircraft...it seems that our obsession with the -16 is not yet over nonetheless now that the original deal for 8 F-16's has expired...it makes me wonder Pakistan might be looking at a number which would be much larger than 8 this time around...your thoughts?????? @Horus @Windjammer
 
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What makes you think that the number would be even larger? US was not ready to subsidise 8 and we didn't have the funds to pay for the same, then how does a larger number popped up in your mind?

Just saw a statement from the Minister for defence production Rana Tanveer on ARY News that Pakistan is still in talks with Washington over the sale of F-16 aircraft...it seems that our obsession with the -16 is not yet over nonetheless now that the original deal for 8 F-16's has expired...it makes me wonder Pakistan might be looking at a number which would be much larger than 8 this time around...your thoughts?????? @Horus @Windjammer
 
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@Thorough Pro you hit the nail on the head....totally agree with you but the thing thats got me confused is why are we negotiating with the US for -16's in the first place if we dont have funds to procure them and secondly if we wanted 8 F-16's all we had to do was to sign the LoA and negotiate the terms of payment later...it would've given us some breathing space but we let that opportunity pass...therefore the idea popped into my mind that if we are going to buy these jets with our own funds then the number would be atleast 18 but then again i can be wrong....
 
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Just saw a statement from the Minister for defence production Rana Tanveer on ARY News that Pakistan is still in talks with Washington over the sale of F-16 aircraft...it seems that our obsession with the -16 is not yet over nonetheless now that the original deal for 8 F-16's has expired...it makes me wonder Pakistan might be looking at a number which would be much larger than 8 this time around...your thoughts?????? @Horus @Windjammer

Original number is 18 thats to be acquired.
 
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The remarkable agility and adaptability of the F-16 is apparent in the image. This particular example is a thirty year old frame, after recent upgrades, it can tackle any other aircraft in the region. This dual seater with afterburner engaged, blasts off from Sargodha's runway.

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Guys, check out the helmet supported by the PAF F-16 rider, surely those wires are not for the headset.... any thoughts.

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Did not want to create another thread. It seems that the US still keeps a presence at Jacobabad.


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Doors open for negotiation with US on F-16 deal: Foreign Office
MATEEN HAIDER — PUBLISHED ABOUT AN HOUR AGO
ISLAMABAD: Negotiations regarding the funding of F-16 jets for Pakistan may still be possible with the United States (US), Foreign Office Spokesman Nafees Zakaria said on Thursday.

"US Senator John McCain will be visiting Pakistan soon to meet top leadership," Zakaria said.

The F-16 deal was earlier put on hold after Washington asked Islamabad to foot the bill for the jets. Under an initial financing arrangement, the US was to pay about $430 million for the eight jets worth $699 million from Foreign Military Financing (FMF) funds, while the remaining cost was to be borne by Pakistan itself.

Islamabad rejected the idea of fully paying for the aircraft and refused to make any pledge unless the restriction on financing through FMF was lifted.

The Pakistani government was required to provide the Letter of Acceptance for purchase of the jets by May 24, but a diplomatic source revealed that the document was not issued, leading to expiry of the offer.

'Pakistan to join MTCR at appropriate time'
The FO spokesman said Pakistan would choose to become a part of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) at an ‘appropriate’ time.

Pakistan has a fairly advanced missile programme and has developed a number of short- and medium-range ballistic missiles and UAVs, but it has never sought membership of the MTCR, which theoretically could have facilitated its access to high-end missile technologies.

India, however, became the 35th member of the MTCR this week after a consensus emerged in the regime on admitting it into its fold.

'Asked for more evidence on Mumbai attacks'
Zakaria said that Pakistan has asked Indian authorities for more evidence regarding the Mumbai attacks so that Pakistan can pursue the case.

"Foreign Secretary Aizaz Chaudhry has written a letter to concerned authorities across the border and has demanded further details regarding the evidence linking Pakistan to the attacks," he said.

Foreign policy to be sorted out during envoys conference
Pakistan envoys have been called together for a meeting next month to discuss the rapidly changing scenario of international politics, the FO spokesman said.

The conference will also be used to devise a fitter strategy to deal with the future developments.

The development comes amidst criticism of the government's foreign policy by members of the opposition who claim that Pakistan is becoming isolated and needs to maintain good relations with neighbouring countries.
 
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