Pakistan buys 13 F16 from Jordan

[farhan_9909]

Well the Total expected strength of F-16 will reach close to 100 in near future.

With this we Now have Total 77 F-16's

 

[trident2010]

Excellent purchase !! 13 planes in one go will give good boost in capabilities.

 

[Asian.Century]

why waste time, and worry, what Jordan will do or not do, nothing relevant to us.

As I read more knowledgeable comments, PAF has really pulled a great purchase.

The great thing is that the news was not let out before it was finalised, Indians or any other country cannot play politics at it. Indians are shocked !!

This is a subtle yet excellent prudent purchase. PAF definitely needs more F16s.

 

[fatman17]

The Royal Jordanian Air Force operates a total of 64 F-16A/B aircraft, 16 of which are ADFs, while the remaining 39 are MLUs or have been modified to MLU standard.

 

[Zarvan]

Well the Total expected strength of F-16 will reach close to 100 in near future.

With this we Now have Total 77 F-16's

and How will that happen by the way their was news of Pakistani trying to get F-16 from netherlands too whats latest on that @AsianUnion Well I am concerned for Jordan they have to face Israel

The Royal Jordanian Air Force operates a total of 64 F-16A/B aircraft, 16 of which are ADFs, while the remaining 39 are MLUs or have been modified to MLU standard.

Sir my question is why are they selling these 13 when they don't have much F-16 themselves

 

[SQ8]

Funny thing. Since Jordan had acquired F-16s from Belgium to update its fleet.. I find this whole thing highly suspect.
Jordan Buys 20 F-16 MLU from Holland, Belgium

 

[45'22']

The Royal Jordanian Air Force operates a total of 64 F-16A/B aircraft, 16 of which are ADFs, while the remaining 39 are MLUs or have been modified to MLU standard.

i think the 16 ADF's have also been upgraded to mlu
and 3 of them crashed i guess.......they are selling you the remaining 13

 

[MastanKhan]

Hi,

Another 50 of these aircraft---putting the numbers at 125 + F16 puts the paf at numbers where it can give back to what it takes from the enemy---. People who understand the significance of time in a weapon spurchase can truly understand the importance of this deal.

Now if in the next 2 to 5 years---if the paf can find a 75--100 of these aircraft and have a strike force of 150--175 aircraft---it is a guarantee that you can write off iaf----.

At the most---iaf will only be able to deploy 60% of its su30 against paf in the begining---.

This procurement is a total game changer---paf don't need the J10B for the next 5 to 10 years. What a massive counter strike by the paf.

Awhile ago the question was brought up by members of u s congress---we are selling all these advance missile to our allies---what if they turned on us----well the truth is that their concerns were serious. the u s does have so much confidence intheir allies that the instance won't arise----secondly---their IFF transponder and their knowledge of the missile how it acts was the saving grace.

the answer was---the allies want what we have---if we don't sell it---they will go to the other party and use their weapons systems---which we don't know much about.

The myth of the kill switch has died its natural death.

 

[Zarvan]

Funny thing. Since Jordan had acquired F-16s from Belgium to update its fleet.. I find this whole thing highly suspect.
Jordan Buys 20 F-16 MLU from Holland, Belgium

That is what is making me confusing or USA and and F-16 has found a new way to sell Pakistan F-16 and avoid direct pressure they will sell Pakistan F-16 through Jordan and Saudi Arabia will help Jordan get F-16 from other countries and Turkey will upgrade them this only make some sense

 

[MilSpec]

That is a big purchase, instant squadron purchase should raise some eyebrows in the neighborhood. This needs keen observation.

Hi,

Another 50 of these aircraft---putting the numbers at 125 + F16 puts the paf at numbers where it can give back to what it takes from the enemy---. People who understand the significance of time in a weapon spurchase can truly understand the importance of this deal.

Now if in the next 2 to 5 years---if the paf can find a 75--100 of these aircraft and have a strike force of 150--175 aircraft---it is a guarantee that you can write off iaf----.

At the most---iaf will only be able to deploy 60% of its su30 against paf in the begining---.

This procurement is a total game changer---paf don't need the J10B for the next 5 to 10 years. What a massive counter strike by the paf.

Awhile ago the question was brought up by members of u s congress---we are selling all these advance missile to our allies---what if they turned on us----well the truth is that their concerns were serious. the u s does have so much confidence intheir allies that the instance won't arise----secondly---their IFF transponder and their knowledge of the missile how it acts was the saving grace.

the answer was---the allies want what we have---if we don't sell it---they will go to the other party and use their weapons systems---which we don't know much about.

The myth of the kill switch has died its natural death.

the problem is that MKi is not the only strike force that IAF will deploy, in 2-5 years, The force projection you envisage can be equally matched by air superiority packages identified other than Mki

 

[IND151]

Destination Norway



More New Block-52s will be purchased too in small numbers.

If possible, PAF should go for Block 60.

 

[Kompromat]

If possible, PAF should go for Block 60.

Too expensive.

 

[SQ8]

It could be any of these
In either case, these are already MLU'ed F-16s.. smart by PAF to skip on the update process.
netherlands sells f16 jordan - Netherlands News

 

[IND151]

Hi,

Members need to realize that this is a massive news------you just increased your fire power / strike capability by 25 - 30 % at least---in just one go---. That has suddenly tilted the balance of power a little bit.

And this news comes now when iaf says that it will have issues if facing war on two fronts. Well they got bigger problems to face now---if paf goes ahead and finds itself another 40---50 more upgraded F16's---the playing field has totally changed.

And what it comes down to is----a fully integrated aircraft and weapons systems that your pilots are familiar with----you cannot put a price on that.

There is nothing like time saved in preparing for war----. If paf can get atleast 50 more of these aircraft----it would mean that they have turned the clock back by at least 5 to 8 years in their favour and put iaf in a quandry.

But will they go for them?

I am sure PAF will be more interested in brand new J-10Bs instead of upgraded F-16s when it comes to large quantity.

However if that happens it may create problem for us, but only for short time.

We may induct more MKIs and Super MKIs in that case.

The good thing the infra required for MKI is already in place and our plots are familiar with the plane so ordering more MKIs makes sense. Also expect faster induction of Rafales.

India may buy more Rafales off-the shelf in this case.

 

[HRK]

PAF acquires F-16s from Jordan

They have been modified into Air Defence Fighters (ADF) versions.
PAF acquires F-16s from Jordan - thenews.com.pk

What is this sentence hinting about .... ??

F-16 is supposed to be more than an Interceptor Aircraft .....??

secondly should we assume that Pakistan has exercise option of 14 more F-16 from US .... ??

Any senior member .....