Pakistan F-16 Discussions 2

[Basel]

My guess is USA would want a new design and around 500 in numbers built around f35 engine

Something 33% bigger f16b70 but smaller then f15

They may end up just buying f16

Best case senrio is upgrade package

I doubt we will get anything that can scratch india

LM already have tested so many tech on F-16 and have F-16 XL design to make bigger F-16, if customer wants bigger F-16.

 

[Raja Porus]

 

[aliyusuf]

Best case senrio is upgrade package

I doubt we will get anything that can scratch india

Not likely under the current circumstances. Strategic lines have been drawn and doctrines finalized. We are currently in opposing camps and I don't see any changes to that in the foreseeable future.

 

[Raja Porus]

 

[syed_yusuf]

Paf as should have acquired larger number b52,+ when it had an opportunity. Now it is too late.

 

[SQ8]

Paf as should have acquired larger number b52,+ when it had an opportunity. Now it is too late.

Unfortunately, PAF’s procurement isn’t its own choice. The paucity of funds and diversion during earthquake followed by Asif Zardari destroyed those plans.

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

Unfortunately, PAF’s procurement isn’t its own choice. The paucity of funds and diversion during earthquake followed by Asif Zardari destroyed those plans.

It's remarkable how this one particular family managed to dog PAF procurements for decades, e.g., if not for ZAB triggering 1965, the PAF was likely on track to replacing its F-86s with F-5s, if not for BB/NS's antics in the 1990s, the PAF could've gotten Mirage 2000/-5s, and so on.

 

[SQ8]

It's remarkable how this one particular family managed to dog PAF procurements for decades, e.g., if not for ZAB triggering 1965, the PAF was likely on track to replacing its F-86s with F-5s, if not for BB/NS's antics in the 1990s, the PAF could've gotten Mirage 2000/-5s, and so on.

The people like their elites and so what can one say. Still a tribal society.

Lockmart is looking for engineers for its next generation AD - interested?

 

[Raider 21]

The people like their elites and so what can one say. Still a tribal society.

Lockmart is looking for engineers for its next generation AD - interested?

I would be. I liked working with Lockmart.

 

[JamD]

The people like their elites and so what can one say. Still a tribal society.

Lockmart is looking for engineers for its next generation AD - interested?

Somehow managed to get to an interview then shot down within 10 seconds for not being a US citizen. Fun while it lasted lol.

 

[SQ8]

I would be. I liked working with Lockmart.

Came on LinkedIn, you should search it up. Its for the next gen ABM.

Somehow managed to get to an interview then shot down within 10 seconds for not being a US citizen. Fun while it lasted lol.

Yeah - you need the security clearance. But if you become one they will gladly take you.

 

[Raider 21]

Somehow managed to get to an interview then shot down within 10 seconds for not being a US citizen. Fun while it lasted lol.

Seen some non US citizens there. If they want you, as in really want you.....they'll move mountains to get you in.

 

[SQ8]

Seen some non US citizens there. If they want you, as in really want you.....they'll move mountains to get you in.

Not if you are from countries suspected of espionage or against American interests. The odd european or Korean maybe - but a Pakistani citizen is highly unlikely.

 

[Raider 21]

Not if you are from countries suspected of espionage or against American interests. The odd european or Korean maybe - but a Pakistani citizen is highly unlikely.

I'm aware. I have seen numerous ones. They are a lot more strict with Indians even though there are lots of them. Plenty of Chinese as well. Pakistanis are there and in very good positions.

The goal is to somehow secure a residency status and get clearances. And if there is a specialised skill set then they'll find a way to take you. Ronald Felix is a good example, USAF found good use of him.

 

[ghazi52]

In hardly any other technical area does safety plays such an important role as in aviation. By keeping both hands off the controls this PAF pilot is visually letting the crew chief know he isn't touching any system ...


An essential display of TQM ( Total Quality Management ).