Retired Pakistan Air Force Transport Aircrafts

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Retired aircrafts of Pakistan Air Force

Type	Origin	Class	Role	Introduced	Retired	Total	Notes
Chengdu F-7P Skybolt	China	Jet	Interceptor	1988	2020	120[1]	Replaced by Block 1 and Block 11 JF-17 Thunders
Shenyang FT-5	China	Jet	Advanced Jet Trainer	1975	2012	50	Replaced by K-8P Karakorums
Nanchang A-5III/C	China	Jet	Attack	1983	2011	~55	Replaced by Block 1 JF-17 Thunders
Shenyang F-6	China	Jet	Fighter	1965	2002	253	Replaced by F-7Ps and F-7PGs
Lockheed T-33 T-33A RT-33A	US	Jet	Trainer	1955	1993	21	15 T-33A trainers, 6 RT-33A reconnaissance variant. Replaced by T-37s and K-8P Karakorums
Kaman HH-43B	US	Helicopter	Search and rescue	1964	1993	4	4 in service in June 1972[6] and November 1993.
Martin B-57 Canberra	US	Jet	Bomber	1959	1985	28	2 x RB-57F and 2 x RB-57B served with No.24 ELINT Squadron.24 served with No.31Wing.
Grumman SA-16A Albatross	US	Propeller	Patrol	1950s	1981	4	Search and Rescue, coastal patrol and maritime reconnaissance.[8]
North American F-86 Sabre	US	Jet	Fighter	1955	1980	210	120 x North American F-86F, 90 ex-Iranian Canadair CL-13B Sabre. Replaced by Mirage IIIs and Mirage 5s
Lockheed F-104 Starfighter	US	Jet	Fighter	1961	1972	12	10 x F-104A, 2 x F-104B.[9] under Royal Pakistan Air Scouts
Sikorsky H-19D	US	Helicopter	Search and rescue	1950s	1971	8	First helicopter operated by the PAF.
North American T-6 Harvard T-6G	US	Propeller	Trainer	1947	1970s	12	Introduced on formation of the Royal Pakistan Air Force.
Hawker Siddeley Trident Trident 1E	UK	Jet	Transport	1967	1970	4	VIP transport.
Harbin H-5	China	Jet	Bomber	1966	1969	16	Chinese-built Ilyushin Il-28, designated B-56 in the PAF. 16 aircraft[6]
Bristol Freighter	UK	Propeller	Transport	1950s	1966	81
Hawker Sea Fury	UK	Propeller	Fighter	1949	1963	~97	~92 x FB 60. 5 x T-61 two-seat trainers. Replaced by F-104 Starfighters
Vickers VC.1 Viking	UK	Propeller	Transport	1947	1962	1	VIP transport. Preserved in the PAF Museum.
Supermarine Attacker F Mk.1	UK	Jet	Fighter	1951	1958	36	"De-navalised" Attacker with tail hook removed and wings "locked down".[13] First jet fighter in PAF service.
de Havilland Tiger Moth	UK	Propeller	Trainer	1947	1957	7	Biplane. Introduced on formation of the Royal Pakistan Air Force.
Hawker Tempest II	UK	Propeller	Fighter	1947	1956	16	Received on formation of the Royal Pakistan Air Force.
Douglas Dakota	US	Propeller	Transport	1947	1955	2	Introduced on formation of the Royal Pakistan Air Force.
Handley Page Halifax	UK	Propeller	Bomber	1948	1954	16
Supermarine Spitfire Mk VIII	UK	Propeller	Fighter	1947	1947
Shenyang JJ-2/FT-2	China	Jet	Fighter	1960s		6	Chinese-built Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 UTI (called U-MiG-15 in the PAF).
Bell H-13 Sioux	US	Helicopter	Light observation			~13

List of retired Pakistan Air Force aircraft - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[ghazi52]

BRISTOL TYPE 170 FREIGHTER

(1950-1966)​

The Bristol Type 170 Freighter was a British twin-engine aircraft designed and built by the Bristol Aeroplane Company as both a freighter and airliner, although its best known use is as an air ferry to carry cars and their passengers over relatively short distances.


The Bristol Type 170 was designed originally as a rugged, heavy duty transport to operate from unimproved airstrips. The Freighter is a somewhat bulbous and cumbersome-looking aircraft. The square sectioned fuselage was designed to be clear of internal obstructions. The flight deck was high in the fuselage nose, accessed via a ladder. The cockpit sits atop the forward fuselage with two large clam shell doors at the nose.


Purchased in early 1950s by Pakistan Air Force, 81 were delivered, Transport and communications Freighters of No.12 VIP Squadron were painted silver with a blue fuselage line and green propeller spinners; No.6 Squadron aircraft were painted with camouflage patterns and red spinners; the Transport Conversion Squadron aircraft had brown spinners.


Phased out in 1966 and replaced with C-130 aircraft.

 

[ghazi52]

DOUGLAS DC-3 DAKOTA

(1947-1955)​

The Douglas DC-3 is an American fixed wing, propeller driven aircraft whose speed and range revolutionized air transport in the 1930s and 1940s. Because of its lasting impact on the airliner industry and World War II it is generally regarded as one of the most significant transport aircraft ever made. Many DC-3s are still used to this day in all parts of the world. The aircraft's legendary ruggedness is enshrined in the light hearted description of the DC-3 as "a collection of parts flying in loose formation."


Transferred to Pakistan on formation of the Royal Pakistan Air Force (14 August 1947). Used to start the crucial valley flights; to Pakistani Outposts in Azad Kashmir.32 aircraft were in service; eventually retired in 1955 from Pakistan Air Force service.

 

[ghazi52]

GRUMMAN HU-16 ALBATROSS
SEA SURVEILLANCE, SEARCH AND RESCUE AIRCRAFT
(1950-1981)..


The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large twin radial engine amphibious flying boat. Originally designated SA-16, it was renamed HU-16 in 1962. Albatross was developed to land in open ocean situations to rescue downed pilots. Its deep-V cross-section and substantial length enabled it to land in the open sea. The Albatross was designed for optimal 4 ft seas, and could land in more severe conditions, but required JATO (Jet Assisted Takeoff) for taking off in 8-10 ft seas or greater. The aircraft had a crew of 4-6 and could accommodate 10 passengers.

 

[Meliodas]

Does

GRUMMAN HU-16 ALBATROSS
SEA SURVEILLANCE, SEARCH AND RESCUE AIRCRAFT
(1950-1981)..


The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large twin radial engine amphibious flying boat. Originally designated SA-16, it was renamed HU-16 in 1962. Albatross was developed to land in open ocean situations to rescue downed pilots. Its deep-V cross-section and substantial length enabled it to land in the open sea. The Albatross was designed for optimal 4 ft seas, and could land in more severe conditions, but required JATO (Jet Assisted Takeoff) for taking off in 8-10 ft seas or greater. The aircraft had a crew of 4-6 and could accommodate 10 passengers.




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Does Pakistan have anything similar currently?

 

[ghazi52]

Does

Does Pakistan have anything similar currently?

I don't think so.

 

[ghazi52]

Aerodrome At Rawalpindi Punjab, Circa 1937.

The Evacuation Of Wounded Can Be Accomplished With Troop Carriers, Provision Being Made In These Machines To Accommodate Stretchers. The Stretchers Are Brought Out Of The Aircraft Through A Small Door In The Nose.

This Photograph Shows A Casualty From The Waziristan Operations In 1937 Being Taken Out Of An Aeroplane At Rawalapindi, In The Punjab, British India.

 

[airmarshal]

Nice and rare photos. Great job

 

[iLION12345_1]

Does

Does Pakistan have anything similar currently?

Role taken over by helicopters.

 

[ghazi52]

F-27 Fokker - The low floor level of the fuselage, large cargo holds and removable front cabin make it a successful transport aircraft.

The Fokker F-27 presidential transport operated by No 12 (VIP) Squadron from Chaklala.

 

[Imad.Khan]

GRUMMAN HU-16 ALBATROSS
SEA SURVEILLANCE, SEARCH AND RESCUE AIRCRAFT
(1950-1981)..


The Grumman HU-16 Albatross is a large twin radial engine amphibious flying boat. Originally designated SA-16, it was renamed HU-16 in 1962. Albatross was developed to land in open ocean situations to rescue downed pilots. Its deep-V cross-section and substantial length enabled it to land in the open sea. The Albatross was designed for optimal 4 ft seas, and could land in more severe conditions, but required JATO (Jet Assisted Takeoff) for taking off in 8-10 ft seas or greater. The aircraft had a crew of 4-6 and could accommodate 10 passengers.




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Does anyone know if there is an specimen left in any Pakistani museums

 

[ghazi52]

Freighter configured for anti-locust spraying operations - circa 1961.

Freighters passing over saluting dais during Independence anniversary parade - circa 1959.

 

[ghazi52]

DH Dove AP-AKS at Karachi outside airship hanger - picture taken on 6 Jul 1949.

 

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Posing with RPAF Bristol Freighters...