Pakistan F-16 Discussions 2

[baqai]

if i am not wrong goldinish canopy is used to protect against radiation, this might indicate that the jet is intended to be used where the danger of radiation might happen (nuke delivery?) correct me if i am wrong

 

[Windjammer]

My understanding is that it's coated with Radar absorbent material.

 

[Jango]

My understanding is that it's coated with Radar absorbent material.

That was my first thought , like the F-22. But then, why not the other jet and most others we see?

Or is there a specific jet for a special operation or something?

 

[baqai]

from what i have read, it is a special tint which is easily prone to scratches and hard to maintain, although later on instead of tint the canopy itself was tinted, the main function seems to keep pilot safe from radiation, it can either be from jamming or from a nuclear blast.

 

[VCheng]

I believe it is anti-radiation coat.

It could very well be to protect the pilots from IR radiations or could be used to lower the RCS. I think it's the first one.

A very thin film of vaporized gold imparts that color. It is used to reduce the transmission of certain frequencies, protecting the pilot from his own jamming pods, and by reducing internal leakage to the outside, by acting as a sort of Faraday cage.

 

[Jango]

Again the question, why only this aircraft? Is there a dedicated strike aircraft for the role in the PAF? Like a specific serial number? So that a little extra is done on that example.

 

[Last Hope]

F-16A Block-15E belonging to No.11 Squadron 'Arrows' was the first F-16 delivered to Pakistan Air Force (on September 24, 1982). After 12 years of service it crashed facing a bird hit on October 22, 1994 near PAF Base Mushaf, Sargodha. The pilot, Flt Lt Waqar, ejected safely.

Sixth F-16 crash of PAF. 18 years today.

 

[mylovepakistan]

 

[SQ8]

Why is the canopy colour of one F-16 a bit pale-brownish? F-16 #84707 to be precise.

indium-tin-oxide layer to the gold tinted cockpit canopy..initial have-glass I

Some of our F-16's have the older canopies which have the older Have glass-I canopy, and others that have the newer ones which "may" still have the InO layer but are light gray to almost transparent.

Although you may be aware but for general public consumption(or rather people who are smart enough to read through older posts)..the canopy serves three main purposes.

*reduces radar reflection
*Reduces sun glare (UV resistant)
*Tends to turn dark in the presence of a nuclear blast to shield the pilots eyes.

 

[Armstrong]

indium-tin-oxide layer to the gold tinted cockpit canopy..initial have-glass I

Some of our F-16's have the older canopies which have the older Have glass-I canopy, and others that have the newer ones which "may" still have the InO layer but are light gray to almost transparent.

Although you may be aware but for general public consumption(or rather people who are smart enough to read through older posts)..the canopy serves three main purposes.

*reduces radar reflection
*Reduces sun glare (UV resistant)
*Tends to turn dark in the presence of a nuclear blast to shield the pilots eyes.

Do we have the ability to make them at home for the Jf-17s or does China ?

 

[Najam Khan]

indium-tin-oxide layer to the gold tinted cockpit canopy..initial have-glass I

In the early 80s, F-16s canopy consisted of one layer of polycarbonate (monolithic polycarbonate), Later on multi layered canopies constructed from an outer layer of acrylic and inner layer of polycarbonate was introduced.

The multilayered canopy provides more safety to the pilot from FOD. The outer layer shatters with impact of bird strike, whereas the inner layer makes a shield of the characteristic wave. You have already written other features

Checkout this document for details on this subject.


AN EXPERIMENTAL EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT RESISTANCE OF
RECOATED F-16A MONOLITHIC POLYCARBONATE FLAT SHEET

 

[fatman17]

Quote of the Day

“Fight to fly, fly to fight, fight to win.”

-- Motto, U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN)

 

[Windjammer]

Low 'n Behold....I would say 500 Feet.

 

[Thorough Pro]

Is this an F7?

 

[Windjammer]

Is this an F7?

F-7 doesn't have wing tip rails. It's an F-16 .