Pakistan F-16 Discussions 2

[Shabi1]

Quite sensible but the US mood is something that will hamper PAF's efforts. My problem remains with the threat of sanctions which could jeoperdise the functioning of upto 100 planes. I understand war reserves and PAF inbuilt capabilities of repair and upkeep but still sanctions remain a destabilizing factor. Cost and infrastructure wise it makes perfect sense to induct upto a total of 100 Bl. 15 platforms as out infrastructure can support it.
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There is a difference in what the US says and whats going on behind doors. They can cut aid but it is unlikely Pakistan sees the type of sanctions it saw before. Even under sanctions PAF kept its F-16 fleet airworthy via blackmarket spares, issue was that PAF couldnt get upgrades without US approval. With regards to the F-16 things are alot different now, alot of non US vendors make parts for it. PAF learned it's lessons and is now stockpiling spares and is acquiring rebuild know how. An example is the recent recovery of a severely damaged F-16B in which a bomb exploded prematurely during a strike mission.

 

[ziaulislam]

New f16 yes..old f16 no way usa is going to release them...in anyway they are not on agenda of our relationship either ...military no longer has strong influence over politicians and pilticans are mire concerned abt other things

 

[Raider 21]

A grounded F16 due to parts is not even worth F6 in air

Tell that to Venezuela....they are doing a pretty good job and they're not complaining....

 

[Tank131]

Please remember that PAF is already flying scrap in the form of Mirage an F-7p and soon F-7PG. Any F-16s, even if older but with some reasonable life on them, will benefit exponentially over these three in terms of capabilities and saving pilot lives. These are stop gaps until a more modern fighter (be it block 3 or AZM or something else) is acquired. You have 160 legacy Mirage/F-7 to replace by 2025 and this will take a bite out of them until project Azm and late block JF-17s are ready to start replacing F-16. If u can get them and for cheap put them into service i say do it.

 

[Talon]

 

[muhammadali233]

Is this a real one or model

 

[Raider 21]

Is this a real one or model

With a canopy like that....it is a major fake.

 

[muhammadali233]

With a canopy like that....it is a major fake.

hahaha Should have noticed.

 

[Armchair]

Talking about Venezuela, is PAF interested in acquiring those? Will the US allow it? What's the best option for getting a few used F-16s?

 

[araz]

It is a poor model at that.
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With a canopy like that....it is a major fake.

 

[Raider 21]

Talking about Venezuela, is PAF interested in acquiring those? Will the US allow it? What's the best option for getting a few used F-16s?

Just like Pakistan...Venezuela loves their Vipers a lot. They will not give it up....

 

[MastanKhan]

Is this a real one or model

Hi,

Seems like the original bubble canopy is being used on another aircraft and a plastic canopy manufactured for this display aircraft.

 

[Raider 21]

Hi,

Seems like the original bubble canopy is being used on another aircraft and a plastic canopy manufactured for this display aircraft.

That is not a retired aircraft....more of a mockup

 

[MastanKhan]

That is not a retired aircraft....more of a mockup

That is the right word---.

 

[Rank]

jab Fsola aur Cobra Gunships roads aur chowkoon pe ajayen tu samaj jaye inak waqt Pakistan may pora hochuka hey lol