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IAF UAV Shot Down by Pakistani F-16 Falcon
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IAF UAV Shot Down by Pakistani F-16 Falcon

On June 07, 2002, a Pakistan Air Force F-16 Falcon flown by Sqn Ldr Zulfiqar shot down an Indian Searcher-II UAV (of israeli origin) with an AIM-9L sidewinder missile at an altitude of 13000 ft ---over the Dogran Kalan village, just southwest of Lahore Punjab.

ACM Mir's statement:

"The UAV was spotted by the mobile observation units when it crossed into Pakistani territory and was immediately gunned down."

The wreckage photos show the remains of a AIM-9L Sidewinder AAM, probably the one which downed the UAV. AIM-9L is the more sophisticated than the AIM-9P version of the missile, which is also in service with the PAF.

The incident was later confirmed by Indian Defence Ministry.
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