F-16C/D Block 52 formally Inducted in PAF s' No. 5 Squadron

[Manticore]

Albeit, my understanding is that the middle figure should be 16 aircraft since Zesty-1 & 2 arrived long before the well documented numbers. In any case, 60+ Airframes are sufficient to equip 4 units, considering that at one point each Squadron had some 12 aircraft on strength.

i was wondering the same thing for quite some time!-- so roughly the first2 squadrons have around 24 f16s each?

 

[fatman17]

Albeit, my understanding is that the middle figure should be 16 aircraft since Zesty-1 & 2 arrived long before the well documented numbers. In any case, 60+ Airframes are sufficient to equip 4 units, considering that at one point each Squadron had some 12 aircraft on strength.

16 to 18 a/c per sqdn.

my sense says the 9 a/c may be 'sub-ordinated' to the CCS squadron

 

[Manticore]

16 to 18 a/c per sqdn.

my sense says the 9 a/c may be 'sub-ordinated' to the CCS squadron

is it Combat Communications Squadron, sir?

 

[Windjammer]

i was wondering the same thing for quite some time!-- so roughly the first2 squadrons have around 24 f16s each?

I highly doubt the PAF would keep some 50 F-16s on a single base. Perhaps a new squadron is working on conversion. Some of the older F-7s and Mirages must be nearing their shelf life.

 

[Windjammer]

16 to 18 a/c per sqdn.

my sense says the 9 a/c may be 'sub-ordinated' to the CCS squadron

The two sister units often lend their aircraft to the CCS. A new satellite airfield not far from the main Sargodha base does represent an interesting location.

 

[Capt.Popeye]

is it Combat Communications Squadron, sir?

Its Combat Commanders School at Sargodha.

 

[alimobin memon]

how many do we have now total ??

 

[Last Hope]

heey guys may be we got images of cermony and all of birds loaded with CFT? wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww what will be responce?

No, this one is an older picture.

why they have Jali on the air thingy, they are scared may be koi kawa apna ghosla na ba lay...........lol

For engine tests. The thing is called Air Intake and it is used to avoid Foreign objects to enter, which may cause damage.

 

[truthseeker2010]

The two sister units often lend their aircraft to the CCS. A new satellite airfield not far from the main Sargodha base does represent an interesting location.

Sir are you talking about Bhagtanwala?

 

[Windjammer]

Army Chief lauds PAF role in counter terrorism operations
ISLAMABAD, Mar 10 (APP): General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, Chief of the Army Staff said on Thursday that the role of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has been critical in war against terror and Pakistan Army fully appreciates the high level of professionalism displayed by PAF in all counter terrorist operations. This he said while speaking as chief guest during a re-equipment ceremony of No 5 Squadron of Pakistan Air Force held at PAF Base, Shahbaz (Jacobabad) on Thursday,said a press release issued here.
No 5 Squadron, one of the oldest squadrons of the PAF, previously equipped with Mirage aircraft has now been re-equipped with newly inducted state-of-the-art F-16 C/D Block 52+ aircraft.
Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force also attended the ceremony along with other senior civil and military officials.
The Chief of the Army Staff said, “Pakistan is at war with terrorists, who have disrupted peace and stability in the region and threatened our way of life. Pakistan Armed Forces have been battling these elements since 2004. These operations have been conducted through unprecedented close cooperation and support of PAF.”
Speaking at the occasion, the Air Chief said, “The first decade of 21 century has seen PAF transforming into a modern and versatile force. Our focus has shifted from the traditional threat based development to development based on capabilities enhancement. Our effort has been to cover entire spectrum of Air Warfare to counter all internal as well as external challenges.
“Let me take this opportunity to reaffirm and reiterate that PAF will always provide effective support to our land forces in their operations against all internal as well as external enemies of Pakistan. With the induction of Block 52 F-16s, AEW, Aerial re-fuellers and a multi layered Air Defence system; PAF now has the capability to respond to various threats being faced by nation, with efficiency and safety. We have a mission to maintain peace with honour in this volatile region in these uncertain times,he said.
He said “It is PAF’s commitment to the nation that despite all odds, our resolve to defend the country shall remain unshakable. Whenever required, we will employ our assets, including these F-16s, to defend our nation and its freedom, against any aggressor, be it external or internal.”
Pakistan Air Force received 18 state-of-the-art F-16 C/D Block 52+ aircraft in different batches from USA and the delivery was completed in December 2010.
A re-equipment ceremony parade was also held on the occasion, in which the squadron color was presented to the squadron commander.
Later, a formation of Mirage and F-16 Block 52 aircraft presented a fly-past. Ex squadron commanders of this elite squadron were also present at the occasion; notable among them was Air Chief Marshal (Retd) Hakimullah.

Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency ) - Army Chief lauds PAF role in counter terrorism operations

 

[khurasaan1]

Congratulation guyz...but I guess we need one squadron of F-16IN too till we get J11'z

 

[Last Hope]

 

[Secret Service]

Congratulation guyz...but I guess we need one squadron of F-16IN too till we get J11'z

I wish for F 16IN .....

 

[razgriz19]

 

[fatman17]

PAF’s No 5 Squadron gets new F-16s

Published: March 11, 2011


ISLAMABAD:

One of Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) oldest squadrons, previously equipped with Mirage aircraft, has been re-equipped with newly inducted F-16 C/D Block 52+ aircraft.

A re-equipment ceremony for No 5 Squadron was held at the PAF’s Base Shahbaz in Jacobabad on Thursday. Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani was chief guest on the occasion. Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman also attended the ceremony.

During the ceremony parade, the squadron colour was presented to the squadron commander. Later, a formation of Mirage and F-16 Block 52 aircraft presented a fly-past. In an address at the ceremony, Gen Kayani praised the PAF for its contributions in counter-terrorism operations. “As you know, Pakistan is at war with terrorists, who have disrupted peace and stability in the region and threatened our way of life,” the army chief said. “Pakistan’s armed forces have been battling these elements since 2004. These operations have been conducted through unprecedented close cooperation and support from the PAF. The role of the PAF has been critical.”

Air Chief Marshal Suleman spoke in his speech about the development of the air force. “The first decade of 21 century has seen PAF transforming into a modern and versatile force,” he said. “Our focus has shifted from the traditional threat-based development to development based on capabilities enhancement. Our effort has been to cover the entire spectrum of air warfare to counter all internal as well as external challenges.

“With the induction of Block 52 F-16s, AEW [airborne early warning], aerial re-fuellers and a multilayered air defence system, PAF now has the capability to respond to various threats faced by the nation with efficiency and safety. We have a mission to maintain peace with honour in this volatile region in these uncertain times.”

Published in The Express Tribune, March 11th, 2011.