Pakistan Air Force | News & Discussions.

[Windjammer]

Protected Under My Wings.

 

[fatman17]

AWC - IRST

A podded infrared search and tracking system demonstrator developed by Air Weapons Complex (AWC) has been shown mounted under the wing of A Pakistan Air Force Mirage III fighter. Design of the air-to-air IRST, now in production, began in 1992 and was first tested in 1994. The 2.4m long installation , including a stabilizer head in a 210mm diameter supersonic housing, weighs 80kg and draws its power from the host aircraft. It has an RS-422 interface , the output being presented on a 3.5 kg electroluminescent display in the cockpit. For post mission analysis, the pod can also be connected to a 14kg mission recorder installed in the nose of the aircraft. The system is designed to be used against airborne threats, and has a multi-target search capability. The pilot can choose from three scan patterns, including spiral (26x26), horizontal (9.6x100), and vertical (100x9.6) scans. A target tracking function is also avilable, and the IRST's modular design allows for deployment on various platforms, including rotary-wing types

 

[fatman17]

Sunday, December 16, 2012


PAF bilingual declamation contest concludes in Risalpur


Staff Report

ISLAMABAD: Government College University Lahore won the All Pakistan Bilingual Declamation Contest held at PAF Academy Risalpur. Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt was the chief guest on the occasion.

According to a statement issued by the Air Headquarters, the talented youth from 45 premier institutions of Pakistan participated in the contest from December 13 to 14.

Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt awarded prizes to the winners. The first prize in English was awarded to Syeda Bareeha Fatima of Kinnaird College for Women, Lahore, whereas the second prize was won by Hamza Ishtiaq of PMA Kakul.

In Urdu debates, the first prize was awarded to Zahid Ali of Government College University, Lahore, and the second slot was grabbed by Hasan Hameed of NORE-I, Bahria College, Karachi.

The contest has been a regular feature on the academic training calendar of the PAF Academy since 1974. The declamation contest over the years has become a prestigious event for leading universities, colleges, and institutions from Karachi to Khyber.

Enthusiastic teams gather at the Pakistan Air Force Academy Risalpur every year from all over the country and actively participate in the contest. They also get a chance to interact with the cadets and get a glimpse of life in the academy.

 

[Gentelman]

its clearly photoshoped .......

yepp i too noticed when u mentioned....
misile end is just dont look real...

 

[Windjammer]

A PAF AWACS Parked at Masroor Apron.

A C-130 Taxies past a parked F-16 in Jacobabad.

Some peculiar construction taking place in Masroor.

 

[fatman17]

A PAF AWACS Parked at Masroor Apron.

A C-130 Taxies past a parked F-16 in Jacobabad.

Some peculiar construction taking place in Masroor.

the large hanger in the 1st pic are newly constructed for the ZDK-03's.

 

[Windjammer]

the large hanger in the 1st pic are newly constructed for the ZDK-03's.

I would surely like to find out what's being constructed in the third frame, doesn't seem to be HAS.

 

[Jango]

the large hanger in the 1st pic are newly constructed for the ZDK-03's.

There are three of them at the moment. Any idea why not the fourth?

 

[fatman17]

There are three of them at the moment. Any idea why not the fourth?

fourth a/c or hanger?

I would surely like to find out what's being constructed in the third frame, doesn't seem to be HAS.

to me they look like a mix of old and new SAM/AAA sites

 

[Jango]

fourth a/c or hanger?

Hangar.

Additionally, there is always one aircraft beside the left most hangar. Just an observation.

 

[Windjammer]

to me they look like a mix of old and new SAM/AAA sites

It appears to be a new acquisition, plus seem too concentrated to be such. ??

 

[fatman17]

No. 4 Squadron

Based at: Mauripur now Masroor AFB

Raised: 15 August 1959

Tactical Role: Search and Rescue - now AWACS


Aircraft

Past Aircraft

Grumman SA-16s, H-19D

Honors Many S & R missions in peace time and AOP in war time (1965)




In January 58, a maritime flight consisting of 2 Grumman SA-16 Albatross amphibian aircraft was established as part of No 12 Composite Squadron based at Mauripur. On 15 August 59 the status and strength of this flight was raised to that of a squadron with 4 SA-16s and 4 Bristol Freighters; the unit was designated No 4 Squadron. On 8 July 60 its strength was reduced to 2 SA-16s and 2 H-19D helicopters, and it was assigned the role of search, rescue, casualty evacuation and maritime reconnaissance.


No 4 Squadron carried out all its assigned tasks in a creditable manner. From 9 to 21 November 64 the unit also took part in CENTO maritime exercise Midlink VII. During the 1965 war, the SA-16s were employed to detect and report movement of all kinds of vessels, particularly the Indian aircraft carrier Vikrant. The H-19s, for their part, helped the army to track down suspicious persons in the coastal areas.


On 19 August 68 the SA-16s were placed in storage, bringing to a close their commendable ten year contribution to the task of search and rescue. No 4 Squadron continued operating its helicopters till they too were approaching the end of their useful life. In March 69 the unit was number-plated.

No 4 Squadron has stood up again in 2011 as a AWACS squadron and operate the newly acquired chinese built ZDK-03 with AESA.

It appears to be a new acquisition, plus seem too concentrated to be such. ??

SPADA 2000 infrastructure

 

[Windjammer]

Tigers In The Snow

 

[Safriz]

Friday, February 01, 2013 - Islamabad—While referring to the internal security issues, necessitating a fool proof security of PAF Bases, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Pakistan Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt on Thursday reiterated that PAF was fully alive to the external threats and is capable of defending aerial frontiers of the country.

Addressing a joint gathering of Airmen during inspection of an Operational Base of Northern Air Command, he said,”My presence here and inspection of operational assets indicates the importance given to our national objectives”.

The Air Chief also stressed upon the development of human and moral values along with emphasis on military training. On his arrival at the Base, a smartly turned out contingent of the Base presented Guard of Honour to the CAS. The Air Chief reviewed the parade.

He was also briefed on the role and task with a focus on various operational and administrative tasks being carried out at the base.

Later on, he visited various squadrons and installations, where he interacted with the Airmen. He appreciated the general preparedness and operational readiness of the base, and expressed his satisfaction on witnessing high morale and a firm resolve of all ranks for the defence of our motherland.

PAF fully capable of defending aerial frontiers: Air Chief

 

[Jango]

SPADA 2000 infrastructure

How many batteries do we currently have of those?

There is one in Chaklala, one here....

Edit: found it, 10 batteries to be provided by 2013.