Pakistan operationalizes advanced weapon test range developed with Chinese help

[Devil Soul]

Pakistan successfully test-fires ‘beyond visual range’ missile from JF-17 Thunder
By APP
Published: February 2, 2018
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File photo of a Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Thunder. PHOTO: PPI

KARACHI: It was a landmark occasion for Pakistan Air Force (PAF) as well as the whole nation, when the indigenously produced JF-17 Thunder shot down a slow speed target with BVR (Beyond Visual Range) and IR (Infrared) missile with a pin-point accuracy at Sonmiani firing range on Friday.

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman witnessed the live demonstration, displaying PAF’s capability to successfully locate and destroy high/ slow speed moving targets by employing high-tech inventory of aircraft and missiles, said a PAF press release.

Addressing the ceremony, the air chief said, “We are thankful to Allah Almighty who has given us the strength to achieve this extraordinary milestone. The successful testing of these sophisticated weapons is a testimony of JF-17 Thunder’s multirole capabilities.”

PHOTO: INP

He said it was a matter of immense pride that six PAF fighter squadrons had already been equipped with the pride of the nation JF-17 Thunder aircraft, making it the backbone of our aerial defence.

The air chief also lauded the hard work put in by PAF and Chinese personnel in making the event a success.

16 new JF-17 Thunder jets added to PAF 14-Squadron

“The day marked a monumental episode in the glorious history of PAF as a state-of-the-art Weapon Test Range has been made operational to track the complete trajectory of the aircraft and launched missiles,” read the press release.

The facility, developed in collaboration with Chinese authorities, is equipped with real time tracking and measuring equipment to qualify the indigenously developed and procured weapon systems.

Earlier, Air Vice Marshal Haseeb Paracha, Air Officer Commanding, Southern Air Command received the chief guest on his arrival at the venue. High ranking PAF officers along with civil and military officials also witnessed this historic event.

 

[Hakikat ve Hikmet]

Yes brother i know.

Like i said the position of Army and ISI is the same, 'the less they know they better. the more confusion the better'.

As per our BOOK, they're in a constant state of delusion augmented by the constant company of Sheyatin who run through their veins and neurons with zero resistance.....

 

[AMG_12]

Pakistan operationalizes advanced weapon test range developed with Chinese help

KARACHI: It was a landmark occasion for the PAF as well as the whole nation, when the indigenously produced JF-17 Thunder shot down a slow speed target with BVR (Beyond Visual Range) and IR (Infrared) missile with pin point accuracy at Sonmiani firing range Friday.

Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was the Chief Guest at the ceremony.

The day marked a monumental episode in the glorious history of PAF as a state-of-the-art Weapon Test Range has been made operational to track the complete trajectory of the aircraft and launched missiles.

This modern facility, developed in collaboration with Chinese authorities, is equipped with real time tracking and measuring equipment to qualify the indigenously developed and procured weapon systems.

The live demonstration was a potent display of the PAF’s capability to successfully locate and destroy high/slow speed moving targets by employing high-tech inventory of aircraft and missiles.

Addressing at the occasion the Air Chief said, “We are thankful to Allah Almighty who has given us the strength to achieve this extraordinary milestone. The successful testing of these sophisticated weapons is a testimony of JF-17 Thunder's multirole capabilities. It is a matter of immense pride that six PAF fighter squadrons have already being equipped with the pride of the nation JF-17 Thunder aircraft, making it the backbone of our aerial defence.”

He also lauded the hard work put in by PAF and Chinese personnel in making this event a success.

Earlier, Air Vice Marshal Haseeb Paracha, Air Officer Commanding, Southern Air Command received the Chief Guest on his arrival at the venue.

High ranking PAF officers along with civil and military officials also witnessed this historic event.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/2...e-firing-shoots-down-target-at-sonmiani-range

What branch of the military does the guy in green camo belong to? SPD doesn't field that camo.

 

[CHACHA"G"]

Congratulation ................................ Great move ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
So basically its all about facility ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Not for 10A,,,,,,,, And Please people also keep in mind how many 10As can JF-17 take in one go............

 

[Chaosmaster]

You would not have said this If you had any knowledge of Air forces. If you look a pilot training program of any air force shooting down a cruise missile is part of the flight simulator course in any air academy. No hush hush.

Well sir there is a difference in shooting down a cruise missile that's supersonic only just before hitting the target and one that is supersonic all throughout its flight.
But this thread isn't about shooting down brahmos so lets not talk about it.
whats the range of the missile and didn't jf 17 had BVR capabilities earlier?

 

[YeBeWarned]

@Oscar your thoughts?

 

[SQ8]

@Oscar your thoughts?

Weapons range was always there. Just added instrumentation to measure air launched weapons performance- couple of tracking cameras and IR.

 

[Champion_Usmani]

This statement means Pakistan installed a New coastal RADAR with very long Range. Good move by Pakistan

Sorry bro, i couldn't understand, its a missile test facility, so what is its connection with long rang coastal radar as you suggested? ?

 

[BHarwana]

Sorry bro, i couldn't understand, its a missile test facility, so what is its connection with long rang coastal radar as you suggested? ?

I am not suggesting any thing just making assumption. from the News. the test was done over sea and the NOTAM was of long range. The News said New equipment to track the missile test and targets and performance now to do this they will require a RADAR with very high range so that means Pakistan has installed a New Coastal defence RADAR some where on it's shores. It is not necessary that the RADAR is installed on the test facility but could be any where on coast and Data can be received via uplink.

 

[Tps43]

I cannot say anything at the moment what they did but if there is some news I will update you. If you are asking me to make an assessment then you have to consider few things first the range of NAVAL NOTAM issued, Second the CAA NOTAM issued third the Target that was used. Now the Target was some thing in between a low flying drone and a stealth cruise missile. 2 targets were launched one from land to test IR missile and other from Ship to test BVR missile. Target in both cases was same and the test were made on both slow speed and high speed of targets.

Lets see what have u got in ur kitty but I think Bvr from jft is msg to someone , Interesting thing is that AM mujahid anwar is there

 

[BHarwana]

Lets see what have u got in ur kitty but I think Bvr from jft is msg to someone , Interesting thing is that AM mujahid anwar is there

I have nothing in my kitty just interpreting the words said but they are not full info.

 

[Tps43]

I have nothing in my kitty just interpreting the words said but they are not full info.

That Is ur kitty bro

 

[BHarwana]

That Is ur kitty bro

Ahh now i get you this not you speaking but past argument lol. throw the hate out man. I am always with back up never miss fired once.

 

[Tps43]

Ahh now i get you this not you speaking but past argument lol. throw the hate out man. I am always with back up never miss fired once.

Naa Not that chill man , take care of ur kitty

 

[CriticalThought]

I cannot say anything at the moment what they did but if there is some news I will update you. If you are asking me to make an assessment then you have to consider few things first the range of NAVAL NOTAM issued, Second the CAA NOTAM issued third the Target that was used. Now the Target was some thing in between a low flying drone and a stealth cruise missile. 2 targets were launched one from land to test IR missile and other from Ship to test BVR missile. Target in both cases was same and the test were made on both slow speed and high speed of targets.

There seems to be nothing stealthy about it. It has a flashing flare attached to help the IR seeker. I doubt at this stage they are trying to.prove anything other than the correct operation of the test range itself.