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If I'm not mistaken, the news anchor was quoted saying that 16 jets have been inducted from the RJAF.. correct? 3 more than the original 13 planned?
Pakistan buys 13 F16 from Jordan
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Pakistan completes induction of 13 F-16 fighter jets into air force
PTI | May 21, 2014
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan today completed the induction of 13 frontline F-16 fighter jets into its air force, augmenting its aerial defence capability.
The new jets were bought from Jordon and have been made part of the fourth squadron of US-made F-16 planes.
Army chief Gen Raheel Sharif, who was the chief guest at an impressive induction ceremony at Mushaf Airbase Sargodha in Punjab province, said Pakistan air force (PAF) had a crucial role in the defence of the country.
He said these aircraft will further increase the professional capabilities of the air force.
The army chief also said both army and air force were making cooperative efforts to get maximum results against war on terror.
Pakistan air chief marshal Tahir Rafique Butt said addition of new squadron in the fleet will increase PAF's capacity in combating both internal as well as external challenges.
He said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif allowed to buy the jets despite financial hardships which shows commitment for the defence of the nation.
Mushaf Airbase, dedicated to former air chief Mushaf Ali Mir, has strategic importance due to the stationing of country's F-16 fleet which is backbone of its air power.
With the inclusion of the 13 jets, the total strength of the PAF F-16s has gone to 76.
Media reports said Pakistan has purchased an entire F-16 squadron from Jordan, consisting of 12 A models and one B model.
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", according to a media report.
Pakistan completes induction of 13 F-16 fighter jets into air force - The Times of India
PTI | May 21, 2014
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan today completed the induction of 13 frontline F-16 fighter jets into its air force, augmenting its aerial defence capability.
The new jets were bought from Jordon and have been made part of the fourth squadron of US-made F-16 planes.
Army chief Gen Raheel Sharif, who was the chief guest at an impressive induction ceremony at Mushaf Airbase Sargodha in Punjab province, said Pakistan air force (PAF) had a crucial role in the defence of the country.
He said these aircraft will further increase the professional capabilities of the air force.
The army chief also said both army and air force were making cooperative efforts to get maximum results against war on terror.
Pakistan air chief marshal Tahir Rafique Butt said addition of new squadron in the fleet will increase PAF's capacity in combating both internal as well as external challenges.
He said Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif allowed to buy the jets despite financial hardships which shows commitment for the defence of the nation.
Mushaf Airbase, dedicated to former air chief Mushaf Ali Mir, has strategic importance due to the stationing of country's F-16 fleet which is backbone of its air power.
With the inclusion of the 13 jets, the total strength of the PAF F-16s has gone to 76.
Media reports said Pakistan has purchased an entire F-16 squadron from Jordan, consisting of 12 A models and one B model.
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", according to a media report.
Pakistan completes induction of 13 F-16 fighter jets into air force - The Times of India
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There is a lot of confusion between what has been reported in the media and what has been observed by our keen eyed members from the pictures and footage that have so far been available.
These F-16 ADFs belong to the ex-RJAF Peace Falcon I batch ... that is the current accepted opinion.
F-16A Block 15 ADF12 220/2311997-1998
F-16B Block 15 ADF4 232/2351997-1998
Of which 2 A's and 1 B were attrition losses, if figures from Wikipedia can be trusted in this case.
That would leave 10 A's and 3 B's intact.
Then the mix of 12 A's and 1 B is not right and the media has got it wrong.
Some members have posted of having seen 2,3 or more Bs in the mix.
My opinion ...
Scenario I : It's really 10As and 3Bs --> 13
Scenario II : It's 10As and 3Bs from Peace Falcon I and 2As and 1B from Peace Falcon II --> 16 (Full Sqd)
Scenario II would also explain one poster having seen 4Bs in one of the currently on-going threads.
These F-16 ADFs belong to the ex-RJAF Peace Falcon I batch ... that is the current accepted opinion.
F-16A Block 15 ADF12 220/2311997-1998
F-16B Block 15 ADF4 232/2351997-1998
Of which 2 A's and 1 B were attrition losses, if figures from Wikipedia can be trusted in this case.
That would leave 10 A's and 3 B's intact.
Then the mix of 12 A's and 1 B is not right and the media has got it wrong.
Some members have posted of having seen 2,3 or more Bs in the mix.
My opinion ...
Scenario I : It's really 10As and 3Bs --> 13
Scenario II : It's 10As and 3Bs from Peace Falcon I and 2As and 1B from Peace Falcon II --> 16 (Full Sqd)
Scenario II would also explain one poster having seen 4Bs in one of the currently on-going threads.
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No...only 19th sqd...the newscaster meant to say that the 19th sqd will be the fourth PAF sqd to have F-16's.
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Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif reviewing the Guard of Honor during the induction ceremony of Fourth Squadron of F-16 planes into PAF fleet at Mushaf Airbase in Sargodha...
General Raheel Sharif praises PAF, promises more cooperation between the two forces
By Saqib Nasir
Published: May 21, 2014
SARGODHA: Hours after the aerial bombing by military jet planes in North Waziristan on Wednesday killed at least 32 militants, Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif was singing praises of the Pakistan Air Force and promised more cooperation between the two forces.
“In the event of military conflict an effective air force creates a favourable fighting environment for the national military effort and provides a position of advantage,” he said while speaking at a ceremony in Sargodha that marked the re-equipment of 19 Squadron of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) with ex-Royal Jordanian F-16 aircrafts.
Commenting on the efforts against the fight against terrorism, the army chief further said that PAF and Pakistan Army were committed towards greater integration and cooperation in order to get the desire effects in this regard.
Praising the PAF, Sharif remarked that the “PAF has always maintained the highest state of operational preparedness and professional excellence.”
The army chief said that “this day will surely be remembered as a landmark in the history ofsherdils of PAF.”
He further added that the country’s air force has “measured up to the expectations of the people in safeguarding the sacred soil and skies of Pakistan.”
Speaking about the improvement in the relationship between the Pakistan and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as a result of the provision of new aircrafts, the COAS said that the “transfer of these fighting falcons on mutually beneficial terms has further strengthened the historic relationship.”
Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Shareef inspects the parade at the induction ceremony for new F-16 fighter air crafts at PAF base Mushaf. PHOTO: PAF
General Raheel Sharif praises PAF, promises more cooperation between the two forces
By Saqib Nasir
Published: May 21, 2014
SARGODHA: Hours after the aerial bombing by military jet planes in North Waziristan on Wednesday killed at least 32 militants, Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif was singing praises of the Pakistan Air Force and promised more cooperation between the two forces.
“In the event of military conflict an effective air force creates a favourable fighting environment for the national military effort and provides a position of advantage,” he said while speaking at a ceremony in Sargodha that marked the re-equipment of 19 Squadron of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) with ex-Royal Jordanian F-16 aircrafts.
Commenting on the efforts against the fight against terrorism, the army chief further said that PAF and Pakistan Army were committed towards greater integration and cooperation in order to get the desire effects in this regard.
Praising the PAF, Sharif remarked that the “PAF has always maintained the highest state of operational preparedness and professional excellence.”
The army chief said that “this day will surely be remembered as a landmark in the history ofsherdils of PAF.”
He further added that the country’s air force has “measured up to the expectations of the people in safeguarding the sacred soil and skies of Pakistan.”
Speaking about the improvement in the relationship between the Pakistan and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan as a result of the provision of new aircrafts, the COAS said that the “transfer of these fighting falcons on mutually beneficial terms has further strengthened the historic relationship.”
Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Shareef inspects the parade at the induction ceremony for new F-16 fighter air crafts at PAF base Mushaf. PHOTO: PAF
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can i please get link of the first video?
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I was listening to the speech of air chief and he said that the induction of these jets was due to personal interest of COAS raheel sharif...... IMO he should not have said this.... I mean now the decision of what to induct and what not to will be done in GHQ..... if this is the case then what CAS is for.... he should then vacate his position.
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