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[Riz]

 

[fatman17]

I guess they indeed even do not trust non Pakistani to be in or around Pakistani bases. I seriously question the value of these block52's.

value is the deterrent factor! - just like the strategic assets!

 

[fatman17]

Copy right issue is right, ok i agree.
but as u said "Friends are difficult to come by". As i see, he seems to very much interested in PAf specially in JF-17. on the other hand, i have never seen such detailed articles on JFT in any Mag... it seems very fishy to me.
i think he is being paid more then his job's salary because like how AFM / AW covering JF-17, it is full fledge world wide marketing. THOUGH if he is paid , that's pretty good move.

JFT has been covered in Aviation Week a leading defence mag, on DID. i've posted JFT details in the JFT segment. its just not AFM alone. the point is that JFT is a leading milestone in co-operation between a economic super-power and a 3rd world country, which if 'marketed' properly has the potential to sell up to 1,500 a/c or more. at 30m/pop thats a lot of 'green backs'.

 

[Areesh]

According to one member on another forum Alan Warne article on Pak Nay aviation containes the following information.

Z-9 choppers will be data linked with F-22s and JF-17s armed with C803 missiles
Confirmed we now have 7 P-3Cs left after PNS Mehran incident
Hawker jet is indeed EW/Multimission dedicated
2 Atlantics stilll operation in same squadron as Hawker for EW/Elint duties
6 F-27s still in service. 3 for MR and 3 for Transport/utility. PN looking at CN-235 or ATR-72 as replacements
Alouttes still being used for training/SAR, being phased out

 

[fatman17]

According to one member on another forum Alan Warne article on Pak Nay aviation containes the following information.

Z-9 choppers will be data linked with F-22s and JF-17s armed with C803 missiles
Confirmed we now have 7 P-3Cs left after PNS Mehran incident
Hawker jet is indeed EW/Multimission dedicated
2 Atlantics stilll operation in same squadron as Hawker for EW/Elint duties
6 F-27s still in service. 3 for MR and 3 for Transport/utility. PN looking at CN-235 or ATR-72 as replacements
Alouttes still being used for training/SAR, being phased out

sounds ok - hope PN can find the funds for its replacement plans

 

[Areesh]

One important thing is that Naval JFt would have C-803 not C-802a missiles. Please comment on this.

 

[fatman17]

One important thing is that Naval JFt would have C-803 not C-802a missiles. Please comment on this.

803 may be a improved version of the 802. the other difference could be the size of the asm.

 

[fatman17]

C-802/YJ-82

"China’s Yingji-82 or YJ-82 (export name C-802) was first unveiled in 1989 by the China Haiying Electro-Mechanical Technology Academy. Due to the Yingji-82 missile’s small radar reflectivity, low attack flight path (only five to seven metres above the sea surface) and strong anti-jamming capability of its guidance equipment, target ships have a very
small chance of intercepting the missile. The Yingji-82 can be launched from airplanes, surface ships, submarines and land-based vehicles, and has been considered—along with the US Harpoon missile—as among the best
anti-ship missiles of its generation."

ADJ

 

[Areesh]

According to Usman S of another forum.

Got my copy of AFM August issue yesterday. Some Pakistan related tidbits:

• According to CATIC Chairman Mr. Ma Zing a new PAC Kamra/CATIC joint marketing team is currently being set up. This team includes PAF pilots who have flown the F-16, Mirages and F-7, as well as JF-17.
• CATIC is also marketing the JF-17 to both the PLAAF and PLAN.
• There is a small positive piece on Pakistan’s participation in the TuAF’s 100th Anniversary under the heading “Pak AF Lights Up Izmir”.
• Pakistan has acquired two Mi-14PG (fire-fighting variant) from Ukraine. There is a picture in the mag as well showing one in Pakistani colors.
• 8 page article on Pakistan Navy.
• JF-17 will be soon operational with the C-802 AShM.

 

[VCheng]

Further:

There is a special Force Report on Pakistan Navy Aviation and a story on the PNS Mehran attack.

Afghanistan has acquired five ex-PA Mi-17s.

Two more Indian C-130J-30s delivered.

A short story titled "Pak AF lights up Izmir".

 

[fatman17]

another news was about ...
TAI Ramps up F-16 Work
...TAI is also working on the first three PAF F-16 Block 15's(two As and oneB) of 41 that were contracted for in mid 2009, at a cost of US$70m for a Falcon Up/Falcon Star structural and avionics upgrade.....4 PAF F-16 Block 15's are undergoing a similar upgrade in the US......

 

[Dr. Strangelove]

803 may be a improved version of the 802. the other difference could be the size of the asm.

c802
Weight 715 kg
Length 6.392 m
Diameter 36 cm
Operational
range 180 km (C-802A); 120 km (C-802
Flight altitude 3-5 m (attacking); 5-7 m (cruising)[1]
Speed Mach 1.6 (attacking), Mach 0.9[1] (cruising)
Guidance
system Inertial and terminal active radar
c803
Weight ~850-1200 kg
Length ~6-7 m
Diameter 0.36 m
Operational
range >255 km (air-launched)
200 km (surface-launched)
Flight altitude 5 to 50 meters cruising
Speed Subsonic - Mach 2
Guidance
system Infra-Red and MMW radar

 

[Battle Axe]

value is the deterrent factor! - just like the strategic assets!

Bang on target. Add to it the unavailability of such an advanced fighter else where & then adjustment of aid, in there...

 

[PersianPride]

Go Pakistan

 

[unicorn]

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