Pakistan F-16 Discussions 2

[ziaulislam]

Any new about new or old procurement ???

My sources says older f16 we're approved if PAF can find them. But it's going to happen pretty silently
The deal is probably upgrade kits for older f16s

 

[mingle]

My sources says older f16 we're approved if PAF can find them. But it's going to happen pretty silently
The deal is probably upgrade kits for older f16s

That's wise way for PAF shouldn't go for new one get used airframes as many as U can too many are available now

 

[emotionless_teenage]

There's one ANG unit that's just retire their F-16 recently in favor for F-35. Also Danish F-16 that's meant for Argentina (if they go for F-16)

 

[arslank03]

There's one ANG unit that's just retire their F-16 recently in favor for F-35. Also Danish F-16 that's meant for Argentina (if they go for F-16)

Many are available from Europe, i think its high time we may end up procuring more to bolster our fleet. Any addition is welcome, we are slowly edging out the IAF in squadron strength, as theirs numbers decrease, ours are increasing at an insane rate, not to mention our squadrons are larger and now we have massively growing unmanned fleet also

 

[topsail]

My sources says older f16 we're approved if PAF can find them. But it's going to happen pretty silently
The deal is probably upgrade kits for older f16s

Interesting. What do you think the chances are of Pakistan selling its older F-16s and buying more J-10?

 

[ziaulislam]

Interesting. What do you think the chances are of Pakistan selling its older F-16s and buying more J-10?

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[topsail]

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Thanks. It would be so interesting to listen to Pakistan Air Force pilots who have the opportunity to fly both The J-10 and F-16 compare the pros and cons of each aircraft.

 

[MastanKhan]

Interesting. What do you think the chances are of Pakistan selling its older F-16s and buying more J-10?

Hi,

No chance at all. Paf has close to 300 + pilots for the F16's and hundred of techs and a lots of other related equipment to maintain them and these are supposedly Tier 1 techs and pilots for the F-16's.

The F16's would be run to the ground before anything happens.

 

[TheSolution]

Is there any interview by an actual Pakistani pilot giving his two cents of the J-10Cs capabilities in comparison to our Block 52s?

 

[MastanKhan]

Is there any interview by an actual Pakistani pilot giving his two cents of the J-10Cs capabilities in comparison to our Block 52s?

Hi,

A picture is worth a 1000 words---.

Paf pilots don't need to speak about the J10's---.

The presence of the J-10's in Paf colors is proof enough of its capabilities.

 

[maverick1977]

PAF will never get new F16s. they will only upgrade to the point of 2035-40. Meanwhile, indigenous products will be launched or upgraded.

 

[TheSolution]

PAF will never get new F16s. they will only upgrade to the point of 2035-40. Meanwhile, indigenous products will be launched or upgraded.

According to another user they may get approved for new F-16s from other countries

 

[SQ8]

PAF will never get new F16s. they will only upgrade to the point of 2035-40. Meanwhile, indigenous products will be launched or upgraded.

Of which the Azm is effectively stalled in its 5th gen fighter and will remain confined to churning out a rather conventional MALE UCAV - with efforts focused on trying to get outside help to invest into making the JF-17 a little better even though it has no profit for anyone other than PAF.

According to another user they may get approved for new F-16s from other countries

Who else makes new F-16s except the US? There is no other country making factory fresh F-16s from scratch and those are kept out of the question.

Block-42s are being looked around for but so far no airframe is being found worth the investment and those that are have been found to be currently in use or designated critical reserves.

 

[TheSolution]

Block-42s are being looked around for but so far no airframe is being found worth the investment and those that are have been found to be currently in use or designated critical reserves.

But why is US approving sale of pre-owned F-16s but not allowing us to buy straight from them? Is it a price issue on our behalf?

 

[Gripen9]

But why is US approving sale of pre-owned F-16s but not allowing us to buy straight from them? Is it a price issue on our behalf?

Getting approval from US Congress that has a very strong indian lobby will be a challenge. No so much on used airframes esp. from 3rd countries.