PAF receives first batch of F-16 Block-52 Aircraft

[Kompromat]

Mystery solved !

 

[Jigs]

Mzubair its very confusing regarding CFTS
Me,black blood and danger zone had a lot of discussion regarding that in another thread ~3months ago.Actually CFTS are a part of block 52+ aircrafts not simple block50/52 and its still not confirmed that either PAF is getting block 52 or 52+ that makes it bit confusing


But my confusion was solved to some extent when i red an interview of ACM where he mentioned CFTS along with f-16's , in which he also mentioned these CFTS will reduce maneuverability and increase rcs and will only be used when utmost required.
This statement give a hint that our f-16's are coming with CFTS but ALLAH knows best

Also this confirms it ,it might help you and Imran bhai also

Altough it is about the deal which was original signed for 36 f-16 but number reduced to 18 but the related equipmet remain same
Paf f-16 deal
Item 1: 36 New F-16 Block 50/52s - $3 billion

The package for Pakistan's new F-16s also includes:
36 F-16C/D Block 50/52 aircraft with either the F100-PW-229 or F110-GE-129 Increased Performance Engines (IPEs) and APG-68(V)9 radars;
7 spare F100-PW-229 IPE or F110-GE-129 IPE engines;
7 spare APG-68(V)9 radar sets;
36 Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems (JHMCS);
36 AN/ARC-238 SINCGARS radios with HAVE QUICK I/II;
36 Conformal Fuel Tanks (pairs) that fit along the aircraft's sides to give them extra range;
36 Link-16 Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminals; DID has covered the tactical uses of MIDS-LVT Link 16 systems;
36 Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation Systems;
36 APX-113 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe Systems;
36 Advanced Integrated Defensive Electronic Warfare Suites without Digital Radio Frequency Memory (DRFM); or AN/ALQ-184 Electronic Counter Measures pod without DRFM; or AN/ALQ-131 Electronic Counter Measures pod without DRFM; or AN/ALQ-187 Advanced Self-Protection Integrated Suites without DRFM; or AN/ALQ-178 Self-Protection Electronic Warfare Suites without DRFM;
1 Unit Level Trainer;


Source:http://www.f-16.net/news_article1878.html

CFTs are optional as part of the 50/52+ package.

 

[M8R]

CFTs are coming but will be used on specific specialized strike missions only as mentioned before ie Strike in India.

 

[Jigs]

Also the MLU is pretty much A/B F-16s with block 50/52 avionics (if all options are exercised) along with a few other added additions like color MFDs (the early block 50s did not have color ones it is standard now). They are however not block 50/52+ standard. I hope that clears up where the A/B MLUs stand.

 

[M8R]

The only difference would be that they won't have new engines and more payload capacity otherwise rest would be pretty much block52 standard.The radar, avionics etc will be new and they will be able to fire AIM120 AMRAAM.

 

[M8R]

Enjoy this picture as once this bird enters PAF service, you are not going to see something like this again from this bird thanks to PAF everything is secret policy.

 

[zagahaga]

our mlu are going to be block 40 like the US F 16 ...

 

[Jigs]

The only difference would be that they won't have new engines and more payload capacity otherwise rest would be pretty much block52 standard.The radar, avionics etc will be new and they will be able to fire AIM120 AMRAAM.

Yeah it is pretty much the same minus CFT and AIM-9X sidewinder capability.(And what you mentioned) It will be good now that PAF has BVR F-16s.

Did PAF order any Sniper or LANTIRN pods ?

 

[M8R]

yep, sniper pods were ordered back in 2005.PAF F16A/B's were equipped with DB110 night vision system few weeks ago.

PAF Selects Lockheed Martin Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods for F-16
The U.S. government has awarded a contract to Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] for 18 Sniper® Advanced Targeting Pods (ATP), a part of the new Advanced Block 52 F-16 aircraft program for Pakistan. Pakistan is the eighth international customer to join the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard flying with Sniper ATP. The contract includes spares and training services. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. “This sale culminates a two year combined effort by Lockheed Martin’s Missiles and Fire Control and Aeronautics businesses to upgrade the precision attack capability of one of our key allies,” said Ken Fuhr, director of Fixed Wing Targeting Programs at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. “Sniper continues to demonstrate exceptional performance in meeting the requirements and expectations of the Warfighter.” With deliveries [having begun] in 2008, the Pakistan Air Force will benefit from Sniper ATP’s exceptional stability and superior imagery, allowing aircrews to perform intelligence, targeting, surveillance and reconnaissance missions from extended standoff ranges. The Pakistan Air Force joins the U.K. Ministry of Defence; the Canadian Forces, the Royal Norwegian Air Force; the Polish Air and Air Defense Force; the Royal Air Force of Oman; the Belgium Defence; and other international customers with its selection of the Sniper ATP. Sniper ATP is currently flying on the U.S. Air Force and multinational F-15s, F-16s, F-18s, A-10s, B-1s and the Harrier GR9. Sniper ATPs have accumulated tens of thousands of flight hours in thousands of sorties in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.Sniper incorporates a high-resolution, mid-wave third-generation forward-looking infrared (FLIR), a dual-mode laser permitting eye-safe operation in urban environments, a CCD-TV along with a laser spot tracker and a laser marker. Sniper is fully compatible with the latest J-series munitions and precision-guided weaponry. Its superior detection ranges are vital to pilots, helping keep them out of range of threat air defenses. Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin employs about 140,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

 

[umair86]

our mlu are going to be block 40 like the US F 16 ...

no avionics will be same as blk52+ only difference will be the range and payload capacity its MLU is more of a CCIP

 

[indian navy]

CFTs are coming but will be used on specific specialized strike missions only as mentioned before ie Strike in India.

and you think its so easy like eat a candy

 

[Jigs]

APG-68(V)9 with Synthetic Aperture Radar or APG-66(V)2 radar; Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing Systems; AN/APX-113 Advanced Identification Friend or Foe Systems; AN/ALE-47 Advanced Countermeasures Dispenser Systems; Have Quick I/II Radios; Link-16 Multifunctional Information Distribution System-Low Volume Terminals; SNIPER (formerly known as AN/AAQ-33 PANTERA) targeting pod capability; Reconnaissance pod capability; Advanced Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation Units; MDE included in the MLU modification and structural upgrade kits; 21 ALQ-131 Block II Electronic Countermeasures Pods without the Digital Radio Frequency Memory (DRFM) or ALQ-184 Electronic Countermeasures Pods without DRFM; 60 ALQ-213 Electronic Warfare Management Systems; 1 Unit Level Trainer; and 10 APG-68(V)9 spare radar sets.


This is the MLU list for Pakistan.


FMS: Pakistan to Upgrade F-16A/Bs

 

[gowthamraj]

what is CFT

 

[Jigs]

what is CFT

Conformal Fuel Tank



See the tanks on each side of the aircraft. Those are CFT

 

[M8R]

These F-16's must be in flight right now heading towards Pakistan - Can't wait to see ISPR/Media footage.