PAF F16-Blk70 possibly coming - TO BE CONFIRMED

[war&peace]

Actually F-16 block-70 will be perfect fit until we get our 5th:gen bird since PAF has all the support system in place and also flying experience though integration of weapons

 

[Irfan Baloch]

Blk70 =APG-83
F35 = APG-81

No the ban was unfair, just like a thread that showed the UAE in a positive light, and its part in the Feb hostilities, was shut down.
On an on an unbiased platform, the mod would have been shown the door.

thanks for Radar clarification. back few years Americans didnt even allow PAF personnel near the UAE block 60s. and now you are doing a surprise strike like 27 Feb 19.
well played indeed


I will leave the ban argument aside as there maybe difference of opinion because mods take a view which the other party has a right to disagree well its a happy ending because it was reversed and you got the chance to make PAF section interesting for few days as people will speculate, troll, argue , insult , rave, cry and get banned (fairly or unfairly)

 

[mingle]

Everything will be publicly announced, sooner or later.

There are other things in the pipeline -stay tuned!

@Khafee why Americans changed theior hearts? Other Goodies I believe Max pro vehicles EDA more AH1z, P8 who knows Cheif Abassi was at US shows interest.

 

[Muhammad Omar]

Are you seriously serious about Pakistan Getting Block 70

It's gonna give nightmares to neighbors

 

[Irfan Baloch]

PAF is better of upgrading current F-16 inventory to Block 70 and getting more used F-16. No need to get brand new vipers.

why not? new airframe with all new equipment fitted as original first time. nothing beats that

Are you seriously serious about Pakistan Getting Block 70

It's gonna give nightmares to neighbors

yea
imagine the amount of AMRAAM dodgers badge they will have to make to hide their Jet losses in our next air war in future

 

[mingle]

PAF is better of upgrading current F-16 inventory to Block 70 and getting more used F-16. No need to get brand new vipers.

Only blk 52 will go blk 70 rest will go V upgrade 42 blk 70 including existing blk52 is 3 Sqd easy

 

[war&peace]

PAF is better of upgrading current F-16 inventory to Block 70 and getting more used F-16. No need to get brand new vipers.

PAF has a number in mind for F16s, I think eighty.. plus we need a fill in the gap until we get our 5th:gen. JF17 block III is ready but still it is a light weight. F-16 is medium weight fighter. PAF not willing to go for heavy fighter yet.

 

[Muhammad Omar]

Look at that ... But no source attached by the OP

 

[loanranger]

What happens if things in Afghanistan dont go to plan as so often is the case. Will we be getting Peace Gate F16s still then....India would do everything to not let this happen.....even let go of s400 and buy f21.

 

[Falcon26]

why not? new airframe with all new equipment fitted as original first time. nothing beats that


yea
imagine the amount of AMRAAM dodgers badge they will have to make to hide their Jet losses in our next air war in future

Relations between the US & Pakistan are always temporary. If this news is true and a deal is signed, you don’t want these brand new jets going the way of new cobras and f-16s of the 1990s. Move fast and get it done creatively without being hostage to time.

 

[loanranger]

***IAF F16-Blk70 coming

Was that a joke?

 

[Flight of falcon]

I can imagine Khafee sipping his tea at Starbucks and we are searching for any confirmation on dark net ....

 

[Khafee]

thanks for Radar clarification. back few years Americans didnt even allow PAF personnel near the UAE block 60s. and now you are doing a surprise strike like 27 Feb 19.
well played indeed


I will leave the ban argument aside as there maybe difference of opinion because mods take a view which the other party has a right to disagree well its a happy ending because it was reversed and you got the chance to make PAF section interesting for few days as people will speculate, troll, argue , insult , rave, cry and get banned (fairly or unfairly)

@Khafee why Americans changed theior hearts?

The Question is: "Why is the US reaching out to the Pakistan?"

Two reasons:
1) China - Pakistan has slid so far into the Chinese camp, that is now a de facto province. Something which is extremely worrying for the Americans.

The Feb hostilities saw 3 PLAAF squadrons go to standby - in order to assist Pakistan if needed. PLAN sent 4 SSK , and 3 boomers, at least two Type 55 destroyers, other assets were also sent later after the ISI chiefs visit. PLA also went to full war time alert, ready to move in.

This is the main reason why IN choose to sleep out the hostilities.

2) India - I told someone from the west, a year ago, "building India up against China, is like making the village idiot your sheriff"

He laughed it off, but he quietly made a note, scribbled away, while looking at me straight in the eye.

India's incompetence hasn't gone unnoticed, neither has them becoming an economic threat to the US. To contain them, and move Pak away from the Chinese camp, to whatever extent possible. These are the two goals.

The US has a list of some 10~20 companies that are critical to National Security, LM, Boeing Raytheon, Cisco etc. Sensitive data has been steadily flowing to India, China, Russia, Israel, courtesy of Indians. The deep state has realized its folly, AND no president will work against the deep state.

The trade balance being lopsided, doesn't help them either.

As far as people giving all the credit to Afgh for this revert, If any of you remember the Muree talks, it was decided THEN, that should the US exit, Pak will insure that its interests are looked after adequately.

Imran Khan, wants to make a change, a fundamental change in Pak, but decades old rot, bogs him down. He also has the support of the Army. All these things combined, has assured the US that Pakistan can be a useful ally after all.

Last but not the least, Pakistan's oil reserves slightly more than the UK's at 21bn BBL (min) doesn't hurt either. By comparison Oman's Reserves are at 5.3bn BBL (approx).

Once all options are exploited, Pakistan will be exporting 1.2m bpd ~ 1.4m bpd. (this figure is after deducting domestic consumption).

InShaAllah great times ahead

Pakistan Zindabad

 

[Irfan Baloch]

Relations between the US & Pakistan are always temporary. If this news is true and a deal is signed, you don’t want these brand new jets going the way of new cobras and f-16s of the 1990s. Move fast and get it done creatively without being hostage to time.

I am not sure if upgrading old jets will make the deal any safer
if Americans want they can refuse to give back our old jets as well

 

[Yaseen1]

I think we should not be limited to f16s but also focus on other fighterjets program to maintain air superiority