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[Incog_nito]

As IAF is for sure going for the F-16s and PAF not getting any more F-16s from US.

Will PAF consider to sell off their Block-52s and buy some Su-35s or J-31s or even Rafael/EF-2000?

I am sure PAF will used the Block-15s to their life....

 

[Falcon26]

As IAF is for sure going for the F-16s and PAF not getting any more F-16s from US.

Will PAF consider to sell off their Block-52s and buy some Su-35s or J-31s or even Rafael/EF-2000?

I am sure PAF will used the Block-15s to their life....

What if PAF bundles its Eurofighter with the Saudi order? Not only will that create commonality but also drive the PAF orders substantially lower.

In my view, whatever route PAF takes, it has to think outside the box. This can't be done through knee-jerk reactions like procuring qualitatively lower grade weapons from China or Russia.

 

[Incog_nito]

I think J-20/J-31 is almost done and will be coming to PAF after 2020 to replace aging F-16s. Moreover, we need to procure something like SU-35s or invest that amount in Turkish program - mean while JF-17s should be procured with Turkish-Local-Chinese mix of avionics and weapons.

I think PAF should procure about 250 JF-17s - while PN might go for 100 JF-17s.

 

[Windjammer]

Cake fit for a King.

A special cake arranged by PAF Base Commander, Masroor on the Retirement Ceremony of Air Vice Marshal Zaheer.

 

[TaimiKhan]

Cake fit for a King.

A special cake arranged by PAF Base Commander, Masroor on the Retirement Ceremony of Air Vice Marshal Zaheer.

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Amazing cake. Excellent.

 

[Avicenna]

Delicious looking cake!

 

[fatman17]

Nigerian Air Force signs deal to purchase Super Mushshak aircraft from Pakistan
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24 October 2016

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reportedly signed a deal to purchase ten Super Mushshak aircraft from Pakistan.

The deal is in line with the NAF's plans to purchase up to 20 JF-17s from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) at a cost of $25m, and Super Mushshak basic trainers at $10.2m, IANS Pakistan reported.

The Pakistan Air Force was quoted by media sources as saying: "This contract would not only open new avenues for export of aviation equipment to foreign countries but also help in generating revenue for the country.

"The deal further strengthens PAC's status as a world class aviation industry producing the supersonic JF-17 Thunder and Super Mushshak trainer aircraft.”

The contract also requires Pakistan to provide operational training and technical support and assistance to the NAF.

PAC's MFI-395 Super Mushshak is a military trainer / light attack aircraft derived from the MFI-17 Mushshak trainer aircraft.

Designed to provide primary flight training to pilots, Super Mushshak is equipped with a blind screen, which allows the aircraft to carry out instrument flying missions.

"The glass cockpit of the aircraft has enough space to accommodate two flight crew members, a student pilot and a flight instructor."
The glass cockpit of the aircraft has enough space to accommodate two flight crew members, a student pilot and a flight instructor.

The aircraft is fitted with two integral fuel tanks with a capacity to carry 47 gallons of fuel.

Super Mushshak is currently in service with Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iran and South Africa.

Image: The Super Mushshak on display at the IDEAS 2008 defence exhibition in Pakistan. Photo: courtesy of Paki90.

 

[fatman17]

Africa

Nigeria is moving ahead with its acquisition of the Super Mushshak trainer aircraft having signed an agreement with Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) last week. Ten trainers valued at $10.2 million have been allocated by the government’s 2016 budget and the deal will include technical support as well as training of personnel in Nigeria. Having already sold the Super Mushshak to Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Iran and with deals in the pipeline with the Qatari and the Turkish Air Forces, PAC is also targeting several other African nations to add to its sales tally.

 

[Windjammer]

Whispering Death,
PAF Drone operator.

 

[TOPGUN]

That's hell of a cool hat

Whispering Death,
PAF Drone operator.

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[fatman17]

PL-10

A dummy PL-10 AAM was lowered outside the side weapon bay onboard the J-20 #2002 prototype. PL-10 (K/AKK-10?) is the new generation IIR-guided missile in the same class of AIM-9X, ASRAAM, A-Darter, AAM-5 and IRIS-T. It features an IIR seeker (containing a 128x128 focal plane array?) and TVC, plus a 90° off-boresight angle and 50g max load. When coupled with HMD worn by the pilot, the missile possesses an excellent IRCCM capability against modernfighter aircraft maneuvering at high-gs. It also has a "lock-after-launch" capability, which could extend its range to BVR. Similar to AAM-5 and IRIS-T, the latest design (circa 2013) features 4 enlarged tail stabilizing fins plus 4 narrow stabilizing strips attached to the mid-section of the missile body, which help maintain missile's maneuverability at the terminal stage after the solid motor stops working. PL-10 has a length of 3m, weight 89kg and range >20km. The development of PL-10 started in 2005 and a test round was launched from the ground in November 2008. The development was thought to be a success after the missile was test-fired from a CFTE J-11B in 2010, and subsequently it entered the initial production in 2012. PL-10 is expected to be carried by J-10B/C, J-11D and J-16 fighter bomber as well as internally by J-20 and FC-31 stealth fighters which are still under development. A recent rumor (September 2015) claimed that a PL-10 was test-fired successfully from a J-10C. PL-10 will be offered for export as PL-10E at the 2016 Zhuhai Airshow.

- Last Updated 10/28/16

 

[fatman17]

Is it time to revisit the J10C

 

[fatman17]

Zhuhai 2016

 

[litman]

Cake fit for a King.

A special cake arranged by PAF Base Commander, Masroor on the Retirement Ceremony of Air Vice Marshal Zaheer.

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so this is the new style of doing "naukri" in PAF?

 

[Incog_nito]

Heard that PAF is looking to shift it's airbase from Masroor to a new one and may be Faisal Air base will also move. It has been said that Masroor will be utilize for commericial housing scheme and Faisal may be converted into military barracks. But I have question that where this new air base will be made? I have a thought that it would be near KANNUP?