Pakistan F-16 Discussions 2

[Scorpiooo]

For the PAF, the ideal mix is having a total of around 100~110 F-16A/Bs and 50~75 F-16C/Ds in total. This was the original trajectory if not for Pressler. It would likely keep a lot of those airframes in reserve too so as to keep a core fleet of 90~110 active at all times.

The good thing about the F-16A/B variants and the Block-25/32 C/Ds is that Turkey has the access to carry out ÖZGÜR upgrade on those variants. For the Block-52, the PAF would need to get the F-16V upgrade. You get those upgrades plus the 5,000-hour SLEP on the F-16C/Ds -- plus the J-10s and JF-17 Block-3s -- you'd gain a superb 4+/4.5 cadre to both hold until the NGFA comes online and, later, complement it effectively.

What level of block ÖZGÜR upgrade from TAI will take F16s too

 

[MastanKhan]

Very rear chances due indian lobby

Hi,

Wait & see---. They don't know about the aesa in the J-10 nor do they know about the aesa in the BLK3 or possibly the blk2 JF17's---.

Once they find out their capabilities---american aesa will be on a platter.

Look wha the J-10 has done to pakistan---within month or month---the Prime Minster toppled----F16 accessories available---possible other F16's available---.

And for how long was I stating that---over a decade and half ago---.

The J-10 C's made the power completely slip away from the american hands---made the americans react so predicatble---.

 

[Ghessan]

Hi,

Wait & see---. They don't know about the aesa in the J-10 nor do they know about the aesa in the BLK3 or possibly the blk2 JF17's---.

Once they find out their capabilities---american aesa will be on a platter.

Look wha the J-10 has done to pakistan---within month or month---the Prime Minster toppled----F16 accessories available---possible other F16's available---.

And for how long was I stating that---over a decade and half ago---.

The J-10 C's made the power completely slip away from the american hands---made the americans react so predicatble---.

got this opportunity after a long time.

may be put it this way, they were forced into this situation and there was an opportunity waiting. but the door is now open.

with China and Turkey coming up fast, lots of options will encourage Pak military.

they must learn how to exploit the situation instead of being dumb a** as usual.

 

[MastanKhan]

got this opportunity after a long time.

may be put it this way, they were forced into this situation and there was an opportunity waiting. but the door is now open.

with China and Turkey coming up fast, lots of options will encourage Pak military.

they must learn how to exploit the situation instead of being dumb a** as usual.

Hi,

If worked properly---pakistan has a lot to gain by getting more F16's---.

 

[ghazi52]

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[mshan44]

 

[air marshal]

 

[GriffinsRule]

Cant be that aggressive flying with wing tanks

 

[FOOLS_NIGHTMARE]

On April 16, 1987, PAF F-16 flown by Sqn Ldr Badar-ul-Islam shot down an intruding Afghan Su-22 near Thal area during the Afghan War. Sqn Ldr Saif-ur-Rahman was the Air Defence Controller on radar for this mission.

 

[FOOLS_NIGHTMARE]

A Pakistan Air Force F-16B EMLU-III out on a training mission

 

[FOOLS_NIGHTMARE]

A Pakistani F-16 Block 52+ landing back at its airbase, returning from a training mission over the Punjab Province

 

[Raider 21]

A Pakistan Air Force F-16B EMLU-III out on a training mission
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No this is in the US and it is being flown by Lockheed Martin on a test mission.

 

[Path-Finder]

Ideally how many PAF F16 could get this upgrade? Hypothetically!

 

[syed_yusuf]

Ideally how many PAF F16 could get this upgrade? Hypothetically!

18

 

[ghazi52]

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Pakistan Air Force No. 19 MR Squadron aka "Sherdils" stationed at PAF Bholari under PAF 41 TA Wing, SAC with F-16A/B 'Viper'.