Pakistan F-16 Discussions 2

[fatman17]

if they are spending more then 6 billion on f16 they are stupid they could have bought large quantity of saab gripian for that price with tot

i see u r new on this forum!!!

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

i see u r new on this forum!!!

Cholate bar hai , give money take chocolate bar , there is alot more to it then just having cash in your pocket

 

[F-16.Net]

Fourth Blk 52 F-16 handed over to the PAF. Anyone know the serial and if its a 'C' or 'D'?

http://tribune.com.pk/story/25793/pakistan-gets-fourth-f-16-jet/

 

[bilal1219]

Fourth Blk 52 F-16 handed over to the PAF. Anyone know the serial and if its a 'C' or 'D'?

Pakistan gets fourth F-16 jet – The Express Tribune

Its Not true. It says the rest of the 14 will be supplied next year. that dosent make any sense..

 

[Indestructible]

I don't think so. A single F16? Nah...they have to make stopovers in different countries and this takes (money?) a lot of planning. Dispatching is done in groups. Not in singals.

 

[Quwa]

The 4th one was delivered, this was also confirmed by PakDef directly.

 

[fatman17]

Press Releases 2010

Shahbaz Air Base, June 27, 2010 - U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Anne Patterson, commemorates the delivery of the first three of 18 new F-16 aircraft to the Government of Pakistan in a speech during induction ceremony at Shahbaz Air Base near Jacobabad.

June 27, 2010

Islamabad - U.S. and Pakistani officials commemorated the delivery of the first three of 18 new F-16 aircraft to the Government of Pakistan from the United States during an induction ceremony today at Shahbaz Air Base near Jacobabad, Pakistan.

"The induction of these advanced F-16s is a historic milestone for U.S.-Pakistan relations - both a symbolic and tangible demonstration of our strong partnership and the U.S. intent to stand beside Pakistan over the long-term as an important ally and friend," said Amb. Anne Patterson, U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan. "These aircraft underscore the promise made by the United States to support Pakistan to achieve our mutual goals of defeating violent extremists and establishing peace and security."

U.S. and Pakistani officials attending the ceremony included Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman, Pakistan Air Force Chief of Air Staff; Amb. Patterson; U.S. Air Force Gen. Norton Schwartz, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff; Air Marshal Mohammad Hassan, PAF Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations; U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Mike Hostage, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, and U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Michael LeFever, U.S. Defense Representative to Pakistan. Approximately 300 Pakistani and U.S. officials attended the event.

"Pakistan's new F-16s will give PAF pilots and Pakistan's military an unprecedented advantage against extremist groups who threaten Pakistan and the region by enabling precision targeting in all-weather conditions, during both day and night, while reducing potential for collateral damage," said Vice Adm. LeFever. "The aircraft will also enable increased tactical interoperability between the PAF, the U.S. Air Force and ISAF Coalition air forces - greatly bolstering our ability to jointly communicate, coordinate and work together to achieve common goals while boosting the PAF's status as a world-class air force."

The F-16 Block 52 represents the latest configuration of Lockheed Martin's 4th generation multirole fighter, offering additional fuel and payload capacity, new or improved avionics and sensors, and color cockpit displays with enhanced pilot/vehicle interfaces. The next batch of new F-16s is scheduled for delivery to Pakistan in August, with all 18 fighter aircraft arriving by January 2012.

In addition to the delivery of these new aircraft, the U.S. is working with the PAF to update 45 F-16s from its existing fighter fleet through the U.S. Foreign Military Financing security assistance program. When the updates are completed, these aircraft will have very similar capabilities to the new F-16s, to include advanced communications and a precision targeting system. The first batch of updated F-16s is scheduled to arrive in Pakistan in early 2012.

During the last three years, U.S. civilian and security assistance to Pakistan has totaled more than $4 billion. Assistance has included support for medical aid, school refurbishment, bridge and well reconstruction, food distribution, agricultural and education projects. In addition to the three new F-16 Block 52 fighter planes, other U.S. security assistance provided includes an earlier delivery of an additional 14 F-16 fighter aircraft, 10 Mi-17 and two Bell 412EP helicopters, two P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft, five fast patrol boats, 115 Howitzer self-propelled field artillery cannons, more than 450 vehicles for Pakistan's Frontier Corps, hundreds of night vision goggles, day/night scopes, radios, and thousands of protective vests and first-aid items for Pakistan's security forces. The U.S. also provided training for more than 370 Pakistani military officers in a wide range of leadership and development programs covering topics such as counterterrorism, intelligence, logistics, medical, flight safety, and military law.

 

[Super Hornet]

The 4th one was delivered, this was also confirmed by PakDef directly.

WHAT ARE YOU SAYING?THERE WAS NO NEWS ON TV OR ON THE NEWSPAPERS.

 

[aliyusuf]

This is the link of the above press release ...

Pakistan Air Force Inducts New U.S.-Provided F-16s into Fighter Fleet (06/27/2010) - U.S. Embassy Islamabad, Pakistan

Regards

 

[theboss]

No matter how much they try they cant dump Pakistan in Indian favour.
Thanks god to our geo-strategic position.

 

[Areesh]

WHAT ARE YOU SAYING?THERE WAS NO NEWS ON TV OR ON THE NEWSPAPERS.

He is right. Fourth one is also now in Pakistani colors.

 

[hataf]

He is right. Fourth one is also now in Pakistani colors.

any video of arrival

love to watch

 

[hataf]

if they are spending more then 6 billion on f16 they are stupid they could have bought large quantity of saab gripian for that price with tot

for u, please go through Saab gripain part list, and tell me how many of them r American.

 

[Karakoram8 Eagle]

Any new pics or Vids???

 

[air marshal]

Pakistan Air Force received fourth brand new Block 52 F-16 aircraft
July 5, 2010

ISLAMABAD: The United States has handed over another brand new Block 52 F-16 fighter jet to the Pakistan Air Force.

The latest fighter is the fourth out of a total of eighteen to be supplied by America. It belongs to the C and D family and is armed to the teeth with latest equipment.

The jet has now been inducted into the Pakistan Air Force. The US will supply the remaining fourteen F-16s next year.

Pakistan gets fourth F-16 jet – The Express Tribune