Pakistan F-16 Discussions 2

[loanranger]

This video broadly describes what Electronic Warfare is something in paticular that interested me was mention of decoys at 3:00. It could have explained indian claim of a f16 if they had actually fired a missile. Wonder if PAF has them in the inventory for f16s. Could come in handy for future engagements against the Rafale.
https://www.raytheon.com/capabilities/products/ale50

 

[jedijedi]

Aircraft Specifications
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49.3 ft / 15.027 m

Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.7 ft / 5.090 m

Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,500 mph (Mach 2+)

Wingspan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31.0 ft / 9.449 m

Empty Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,300 lb / 9,207 kg

Engine Thrust Class . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,000 lb / 13,000 kg

Maximum TOGW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48,000 lb / 21,772 kg

Design Load Factor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9g
https://www.lockheedmartin.com/en-us/products/f-16.html

The dimensions seem to have changed slightly from the Wikipedia sourced Block 50/52 dimensions.

Wingspan 31 ft vs 32 ft 8 inches
Height 16.7 ft vs 16 ft
Length 49 ft 3 inches vs 49 ft 5 inches.

Empty weight has increased. I have a question. With passing time, newer composites and manufacturing techniques should have allowed for lighter construction overall but empty weight seems to increase over time for not just the F16 but some other jets too. Does this mean more is being packed in or there and if so, what is it?

 

[Sine Nomine]

The dimensions seem to have changed slightly from the Wikipedia sourced Block 50/52 dimensions.

Wingspan 31 ft vs 32 ft 8 inches
Height 16.7 ft vs 16 ft
Length 49 ft 3 inches vs 49 ft 5 inches.

Empty weight has increased. I have a question. With passing time, newer composites and manufacturing techniques should have allowed for lighter construction overall but empty weight seems to increase over time for not just the F16 but some other jets too. Does this mean more is being packed in or there and if so, what is it?

I guess more electronics,especially ESM's.

 

[mshan44]

 

[Rank]

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[mshan44]

 

[Raider 21]

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Fantastic click. I died at that "ACE of PAF" watermark.

 

[polanski]

The State department approved $125 million support packages for Pakistani F-16.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/...itary-sales-the-state-department-okd-in-fy19/

 

[loanranger]

The State department approved $125 million support packages for Pakistani F-16.
https://www.defensenews.com/global/...itary-sales-the-state-department-okd-in-fy19/

You gave me a heart attack. This is old news now....

 

[Windjammer]

 

[truthseeker2010]

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Nothing special, Shahbaz afb was designed by US post 9/11, and HITI is just a contractor. It should not be confused with DHS.

 

[loanranger]

Not a big deal.

 

[hassan1]

 

[HAIDER]

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UTC To Support Engines Of F-15 & F-16 Jets Belonging To Taiwan, Pakistan, S.Korea & 7 Others

Picture for representation only (image: Pratt & Whitney)
United Technologies Corp has won a $19.8 contract to provide engineering and technical services in support of the engines for the F-15 and F-16 aircraft belonging to Taiwan, South Korea, Pakistan and 7 other countries.

This contract involves foreign military sales to Egypt, Greece, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, South Korea, Morocco, Pakistan, Taiwan, and Thailand, the Pentagon announced Thursday.

The contract provides for on-site proficiency training and advice to elevate the technical skill and abilities of personnel responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Pratt and Whitney equipment/systems to the level of self-sufficiency.

Work will include Air National Guard support in Tucson, Arizona; Toledo, Ohio; New Orleans, Louisiana; and Foreign Military Sales support in Egypt, Greece, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Republic of Korea, Morocco, Pakistan, Taiwan, and Thailand, and is expected to be completed by March 15, 2023.

 

[khanasifm]

Older pw engine were maintained by mrf but not sure newer pw block 52 engines ? what the situation