Just for information PAF did operate an IRST (the small unit known as 'IR-Sight', forward the windshield) in 1961 to 1972. most of us dont know that..PAF F-104A had IRST sensor which was used to obtained IR Lock well outside the range of AIM9B.
but it doesn`t work always... and PAF also made...
That is a way saying "Flow Cold"and Flowing cold does not saves the aircraft in engagement you are talking about. let me give you a hint "Notching" or "Beaming" does that...against active radar weapons but this depends on pilot or pilots situation awareness.
I would request you for sake of...
its not a secret the IAF communication in that battle was compromised. PAF had the complete picture of what was happening...they chose it to keep it classified officially and provide "Crums" on OSINT about it.
Just to get a proper prospective on IAF OrBat in 27th Engagement
2 x Su-30MKI were on CAP south of pirpanjal were from No.15 Sqn, took off from Sirsa AFB
2 x Mirage 2000I were on CAP over North of Pirpanjal were from No.1 Sqn took of from Srinagar AFB.
2 x Su-30MKI were on CAP west & out side...
This can go both ways..i can ask you same question "what is your solution? other then war?" which can offer tangible results in case of Kashmir & Gilgit/Baltistan.
"idiocy about initiating war" do we have a choice? will India initiate and change status pro-quo with all purposes they are happy...
since we are ruled by "Pacifist" & "Humane" PM IK why we are not officially show and tell we did such a good deed? what is the play behind it...it will actually support our PM IK "Pacifist" & "peaceful" Narrative that Pakistan is peace loving and tree growing nation who does not want escalation.
this is a Mirage 5PA of original 28 ordered in 1970 and delivered in 1972 re-equipped No.9 Sqn after F104 retirement. look at her I think she has been overhauled & repainted pristine condition!
small mods have been implemented like new RWR, Chaff & Flare and VHF antenna...thats about it.
By the way i was wondering since last year all the pictures that are usually posted of F-16s shows extensive worn....seriously heavy flying that is starting to show in pictures...
F-16 Pictures use to be pristine & clean and now they look like they have flown more then 4000+ combat sorties and...
Thanks to All Mighty Allah...He was not promoted and and forcefully retired. less one competent officer! in Indian Armed Forces...
Apna to faida he hai...