Can you please enlighten us with the upgrade part ?
In 1989, Mirage Rebuild Factory (MRF) at
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC),
Kamra was assigned the task of
overhauling the Pratt & Whitney F100-
PW-200 turbofan engine that powers the
F-16 fleet in PAF service. The F-16s
structural modifications were made in
engine, fuselage, ailerons and flaps. These
structural modifications were a part of its
type extension program. Reinforcement
plates were also added on the fuselage to
strengthen the structural integrity of the
F-16s, thus extending its service life.
MRF has also upgraded the F100 engine
from 200 to 220E configuration. The
-220Econfiguration provides better
performance and greater reliability. Up to
26 modifications were made in F-100
engines modules including fan, engine
core, fuel nozzles, gearbox, high pressure
turbine
etc
Improvement in the service life of various
F-100 modules is as follows:
Fan Module 1800-4000 Hours
Core Module 4000 Hours
Turbine 3500 Hours
Augmentor Module 4000 Hours
Gearbox Module 4000 Hours
The repair, up-gradation and overhaul of
F-100 Engine, replacement of wing and
fuselage fuel cells are also carried out by
MRF. MRF has been certified for aircraft
painting and de-painting as well.The
F-16s avionics, structuraland engine
related modifications allowed the PAF to
maintain a high level of readiness despite
U.S. sanctions and arms embargo from
the West and did not hamper the
operational preparedness of the fighting
force during both times of peace and war.
Over the years,F-16s have participated in
various multinational exercises around
the globe. The devoted ground crew has
always ensured the combat ready status
of these falcons. F-16s participation in
counter insurgency operations in Global
War on Terror are the recent example of
their combat record.