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Currently PAF has short range AIM-9L/M and PL-5EII missiles as its mainstay WVRAAMs on top of BVRAAMs like AMRAAM, SD-10A etc
As our F-16 go through MLU-MIII, and more Vipers arrive from Jordan with a likelihood of similar upgrades and the JF-17 Thunder enters Block-II production, a need for HOBS capability is becoming important.
Since WVR combat remains the dominating reality of S.Asian air combat scene, PAF is aiming to equip all of its future fleet with Helmet Mounted Targeting Systems. PAF's new and MLU F-16s have JHMCS and a HMTS is planned for the JF-17 aircrafts as well.
This points to the need for a 5th generation AAM. Please discuss which missiles on the market should the PAF consider.
AIM-9X = Available for PAF but the US may not allow its integration on our 150-250 Thunders.
PL-10 = Under development, available for Thunders but the US wont allow its integration on the F-16s.
R-Darter = Under development, Unproven at this stage.
MICA = Unavailable due to Rafale deal with IAF
Python V/IX = Unavailable.
IRIS-T = Available, can be integrated on both Thunders and F-16s, is an export success, already in service with almost 10 countries.
I would personally prefer the PAF to opt for the IRIS-T. The very fact that a single missile can be deployed on both Vipers and Thunders with credible HOBS capability is a big plus and would be a cheaper solution in the long run.
Please discuss.
@Manticore @gambit @Dazzler @Oscar @500
As our F-16 go through MLU-MIII, and more Vipers arrive from Jordan with a likelihood of similar upgrades and the JF-17 Thunder enters Block-II production, a need for HOBS capability is becoming important.
Since WVR combat remains the dominating reality of S.Asian air combat scene, PAF is aiming to equip all of its future fleet with Helmet Mounted Targeting Systems. PAF's new and MLU F-16s have JHMCS and a HMTS is planned for the JF-17 aircrafts as well.
This points to the need for a 5th generation AAM. Please discuss which missiles on the market should the PAF consider.
AIM-9X = Available for PAF but the US may not allow its integration on our 150-250 Thunders.
PL-10 = Under development, available for Thunders but the US wont allow its integration on the F-16s.
R-Darter = Under development, Unproven at this stage.
MICA = Unavailable due to Rafale deal with IAF
Python V/IX = Unavailable.
IRIS-T = Available, can be integrated on both Thunders and F-16s, is an export success, already in service with almost 10 countries.
I would personally prefer the PAF to opt for the IRIS-T. The very fact that a single missile can be deployed on both Vipers and Thunders with credible HOBS capability is a big plus and would be a cheaper solution in the long run.
Please discuss.
@Manticore @gambit @Dazzler @Oscar @500