Pakistan buys 13 F16 from Jordan

[Manticore]

What it really means is greater increase in BVR capability coverage over Pakistan Air Defence regions.

gotta use those 500 aim120s

 

[SQ8]

These F-16 aircrafts have been purchased from Jordan and they were in the use of the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF). With the addition, the strength of PAF F-16 has reached to 68..

What was it I mentioned some three years ago?? 70 -80 F-16s..150 JF-17s.. and 50 F-7PGs.. with nothing apart from that.
But certain people just dont want to listen... whose nishandigi(more than one speculator) I wont do.

 

[Armstrong]

What was it I mentioned some three years ago?? 70 -80 F-16s..150 JF-17s.. and 50 F-7PGs.. with nothing apart from that.
But certain people just dont want to listen... whose nishandigi(more than one speculator) I wont do.

What can such a mix achieve ?

What I mean to ask is - Leaving aside our economic compulsions, is this a respectable mix viz a vie the Indian Airforce ?

 

[SQ8]

What can such a mix achieve ?

What I mean to ask is - Leaving aside our economic compulsions, is this a respectable mix viz a vie the Indian Airforce ?

Yup, when considering future conflict considerations.. it is the least we could do.

 

[Manticore]

PAF inducts first batch of F-16 from Jordan
April 27, 2014
PAF inducts first batch of F-16 from Jordan | Abb Takk News – Breaking News, News in English and Latest Headlines

SARGODHA: Pakistan received on Sunday its first batch, five jets out of 13, of F-16 fighter jets delivered from Jordan asAir Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique termed jets would increase the PAF rapid fighting skills.

Sources said that the Pakistan had signed a contract with Jordan for the supply of 13 fighter jets out of which five were delivered at the Mushaf Mir Airbase in Sargodha and inducted in the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fleet.

The inclusion of the 13 jets would take the strength of the PAF F-16s to 76.

Media reports indicated the PAF had agreed to purchase an entire squadron from Jordan, consisting of 12 A models and one B model. According to one news report, the jets “were in good condition since they had attained Mid-Life Update (MLU) and they would be providing service for another 20 years with almost 3,000 hours on average available to them for flying.”




mlu

 

[Armstrong]

Yup, when considering future conflict considerations.. it is the least we could do.

That doesn't fill me with a lot of confidence !

Bandaa koi josh-e-khataabat mein hiii kuch aisaa keh deitaa haiii hai which oozes uber-nationalism !

But khair that really sounds like a depressing read; we're screwed is what you mean unless a number of factors go our way !

 

[Windjammer]

This has to be one of the classic image of the F-16 in its prime form.

 

[Luftwaffe]

Can we pin hopes on Turkish F-16s once their F-35s start to arrive although it is a long way to go.

This has to be one of the classic image of the F-16 in its prime form.

I've a poster from "Gun Smoke 87" its too big or i would have scanned it vertical climbing F-16.

 

[rockstar08]

PAF inducts 5 F-16 fighter aircraft from Jordan | ARYNEWS.tv, Pakistan News-Latest,Breaking News,Live Videos

guys they are here
finally 5 F-16 from Jordan came to Pakistan .....

 

[Manticore]

PAF inducts 5 F-16 fighter aircraft from Jordan | ARYNEWS.tv, Pakistan News-Latest,Breaking News,Live Videos

guys they are here
finally 5 F-16 from Jordan came to Pakistan .....

you missed a few smileys

 

[rockstar08]

you missed a few smileys

hahahhah
anyone get pics ??

 

[krash]

Any idea which squadron will be getting them? Also what are the numerical strengths of the No.9 and No.11 squadrons? I'm guessing some of their birds would be joining these Jordanian ones in the new squadron to make it 19, 19 and 20 birds each for the three non-block52+ squadrons?

I apologise if this has already been answered.

 

[Donatello]

Any idea which squadron will be getting them? Also what are the numerical strengths of the No.9 and No.11 squadrons? I'm guessing some of their birds would be joining these Jordanian ones in the new squadron to make it 19, 19 and 20 birds each for the three non-block52+ squadrons?

I apologise if this has already been answered.

Apparently they are in Sargodha. But we have yet to see if these aircraft need MLU process to bring them at par with the PAF fleet.

 

[Shabaz Sharif]

@VCheng did congress approve this deal lol

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

A very modest improvement some F16 , helps with migranes and cold flu as well

I mean a fantastic , way to make up for lost time in 90's

A minor MLU upgrade and these birds would serve Pakistan Airforce for next 15 years