Pakistan F-16 Discussions 2

[dexter]

Advance friend and foe system on Pakistani F-16C Block-52+ jet, highlight in red box.

These sensors are used to identify the Friend and enemy fighter jets during air combat.

 

[Basel]

I have a question, that is in 80s F-16XL lost to F-15s but after that no one look into it as it may have become more powerful plane due to its design, that might have accommodated more stuff (avionics & weapons) with longer range, and could have evolved into Silent 16.

was it possible for PAF to order their version of F-16 based on XL?? to me it look very promising design which LM could evolve to Silent 16 nearly 5th gen configuration with out internal weapons bay.

F-16 Versions - F-16 XL

Will love to see opinion on it specially from senior members like @Aeronaut @gambit @Chogy @Windjammer @Munir

 

[fatman17]

I have a question, that is in 80s F-16XL lost to F-15s but after that no one look into it as it may have become more powerful plane due to its design, that might have accommodated more stuff (avionics & weapons) with longer range, and could have evolved into Silent 16.

was it possible for PAF to order their version of F-16 based on XL?? to me it look very promising design which LM could evolve to Silent 16 nearly 5th gen configuration with out internal weapons bay.

F-16 Versions - F-16 XL

Will love to see opinion on it specially from senior members like @Aeronaut @gambit @Chogy @Windjammer @Munir

the cost would be prohibative.....

 

[Basel]

the cost would be prohibative.....

True but one time investment could have allowed us to handle all threats until 5th gen arrived in South Asia, and if we have developed Silent 16 type of version then PAF would have been ruling the skies in South Asia with advance tech available to further develop JF-17s.

 

[dexter]

Paf F-16s bombing on TTP's hideouts during SWAT operation.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=275466269324872

 

[elitepilot09]

Paf F-16s bombing on TTP's hideouts during SWAT operation.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=275466269324872

Many of those engagements are recognizable as operations conducted by the USAF in Afghanistan. Obviously the F-7 strafing runs are PAF though.

 

[Windjammer]

Many of those engagements are recognizable as operations conducted by the USAF in Afghanistan. Obviously the F-7 strafing runs are PAF though.

The HUD imagery is from PAF's strikes however rest of the footage is from a firepower demo.

 

[elitepilot09]

The HUD imagery is from PAF's strikes however rest of the footage is from a firepower demo.

It appears that you are correct. Pardon me folks.

 

[umair86]

Most of these strikes were conducted by Mirages this footage is of DART targeting FLIR F-16s at that time were only equipped by ATLAS pod which have only daylight and clear weather capability and F-16 Blk 52+ were not fully operational at that time with with Snipers.

 

[fatman17]

 

[airmarshal]

Hmm, i hope all six are D versions for wild weasel roles. Also what about acquiring more from Jordan and the 14 pending from USA? They should be enough to boost f-16 squadron strength to 6 squadrons!

You dont need a D version for Wild Weasel role. F-16Cs are fully capable to do it if adapted with HARMs.

 

[elitepilot09]

You dont need a D version for Wild Weasel role. F-16Cs are fully capable to do it if adapted with HARMs.

That is true, you simply need the HTS pod and the AGM-88 (or any other compatible missile). I mentioned this once before but I would really love to see HARMs in the PAF arsenal.. it is a game changer and definitely a very successful, tested weapon.

It is unfortunate that they can prove to be quite costly and the US doesn't give them up easily. I wonder if the MAR-1's are compatible with our F-16s, or whether the US would allow it....

 

[rockstar08]

guys what is that ??
@Munir @Manticore @araz@dexter

 

[Jungibaaz]

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guys what is that ??
@Munir @Manticore @araz@dexter

Speed brakes.

 

[rockstar08]

Speed brakes.

thanks