The PAF is set to receive a batch of Egyptian Air Force Mirage-Vs

[khanasifm]

Most probably for conversion to spares to sustain current fleet for next 5-10 years

 

[Super Falcon]

Come friend, please do not use words like that. Appreciate it.

Dear fact wont change SISI has meeting with israeli agencies this is worldknowing fact what egypt has done in last 30 yrs against israel nothing

Fact is getting those old jets and upgrading them we can get new jets but in low numbers

Remember qualitive edge was PAF big weapins once but new chiefs think they can win in numbers which they willl regret

Most probably for conversion to spares to sustain current fleet for next 5-10 years

Paf is set like a computer as of they decided they will never buy new jets other than these vintages entire world is stupid decomissioning these and we are buying them

 

[imrankhan7250]

Dear fact wont change SISI has meeting with israeli agencies this is worldknowing fact what egypt has done in last 30 yrs against israel nothing

Fact is getting those old jets and upgrading them we can get new jets but in low numbers

Remember qualitive edge was PAF big weapins once but new chiefs think they can win in numbers which they willl regret


Paf is set like a computer as of they decided they will never buy new jets other than these vintages entire world is stupid decomissioning these and we are buying them

Can someone please confirm which radar is employed by these Eghptian plane. Some say it is RBE-2 if it is true, please do not speculate

 

[Super Falcon]

Can someone please confirm which radar is employed by these Eghptian plane. Some say it is RBE-2 if it is true, please do not speculate

What ever is radar on these they are old and lack compibiliry if they are going to be used as kamikaze attack yesgood but they dont offer much

 

[HAIDER]

What ever is radar on these they are old and lack compibiliry if they are going to be used as kamikaze attack yesgood but they dont offer much

"Mirage 5 is a deal that has been under negotiation for a couple of years now. But has now been sealed. The bulk will be used to support current fleet but we could see some becoming operational too,” Warne stated in his report.

Pakistan was offered 30 Mirage aircraft by Egypt to supplement PAF’s existing fleet of Mirages. The Horus Mirage 5 aircraft were updated in Egypt in 2008. The upgrades include RC400 radar, MAWS, mission pods, HMD, night strike capability etc.
It carries French Missile Apporach Warning System.....

Don't underestimate these planes ...

https://twitter.com/x/status/1090574808952332294

• 16 June, 1999
• SOURCE: Flight International

Thomson-CSF Detexis is demonstrating its RC400 airborne radar to potential export customers during the show at a military airbase near Paris. The French company is holding talks to undertake a test programme in a Mikoyan MiG-29.

The RC400 is aimed at the retrofit market in the hope of boosting business at a time when sales to the traditionally strong domestic military market are flat, says Thomson-CSF Detexis radar division commercial director Loic de la Bourdonnaye.

Thomson-CSF Detexis says that, in its most powerful form, the RC400 has only 20% less range than the RDY radar developed for the Mirage 2000-5 and -9, while weighing half as much, at around 115kg (250lb).

This configuration provides tracking of up to 24 targets, eight of which can be targeted simultaneously, with automatic prioritisation of four. The RC400's modularity enables it to be offered in less powerful versions, says de la Bourdonnaye.

The radar can track a 5m2 (55ft2) target in low-altitude/look-down mode at 100km (55nm) range, says the company, and air-to-ground ranging is possible down to a "few metres" accuracy. The RC400 is compatible with European and Russian beyond visual range missiles, says de la Bourdonnaye, adding: "We have shown it is compatible with the latest generation of Russian air-to-air missiles." A test programme with MiG-29 design bureau Mikoyan is planned.

 

[nomi007]

when will 1st aircraft arrived?

 

[imrankhan7250]

when will 1st aircraft arrived?

RC400 radar is nsidered as father or mother of RBE-2 radar. RC400 is the same radar which was refused by french people arguing that it will create a mini rafale in the shape of JF

 

[maverick1977]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1118492116638949378

and this old tweet from Jan 2019

https://twitter.com/x/status/1090574808952332294

Details of Egypt air force Mirage Vs

Mirage 5SDE : Single-seat radar-equipped fighter-bomber version for Egypt, equivalent to Mirage IIIE; 54 built
Mirage 5E2 : Upgraded radarless attack version for Egypt. 16 built
Mirage 5SDR : Export version of the Mirage 5R for Egypt; six built
Mirage 5SDD : Two-seat trainer for Egypt; six built

So sad! But what can be done, improvise and get some for spares till they are replaced by JF17

 

[Zephyrus]

Mirages are still very capable in the modern theater as was evident by their role in Swift Retort; They're fast, have awesome low flight characteristics; can carry a modest payload, and the only nuclear capable* aircrafts in our arsenal, any number of mirages are a welcomed addition.

 

[Dreamer.]

RC400 radar is nsidered as father or mother of RBE-2 radar. RC400 is the same radar which was refused by french people arguing that it will create a mini rafale in the shape of JF

If one radar that was planned for jf-17 (rc-400) can fit in a mirage-5, then why can't another? i.e. the LKF601E air cooled proposed for jf-17 block 1&2? Can mirages get a chinese AESA? ..........Or a homegrown one?

 

[bananarepublic]

If one radar that was planned for jf-17 (rc-400) can fit in a mirage-5, then why can't another? i.e. the LKF601E air cooled proposed for jf-17 block 1&2? Can mirages get a chinese AESA? ..........Or a homegrown one?

Mirages are on their last leg upgrading them with sea would be expensive and counterproductive.
While aesa would need larger nose cone and probably powerful engine
Indians have also cancelled their jaguar upgrades due to costs.

 

[Dreamer.]

Mirages are on their last leg upgrading them with sea would be expensive and counterproductive.

Perhaps. I was just specualting if it's possible?

Indians have also cancelled their jaguar upgrades due to costs.

Perhaps, but the PAF apparently want to keep mirages in service for some time.

 

[FOOLS_NIGHTMARE]

Have deepest respect for our PAF professionals. With limited resources they have maintained a highly formidable posture,that scares the living hell out of the enemy,they are truly second to none.

 

[Deltadart]

PAF should definitely create at least two more squadrons out of these Horus Mirages, but they know better.

 

[Thorough Pro]

Pakistan has diplomatic relations with India, we let their planes fly over our airspace, we let their trade pass through Pakistan to Afghanistan all the while Indians are actively murdering Kashmiri people and actively pursuing to isolate Pakistan and you are worried about Egypt's relations with Israel? who are you to object?

Dear fact wont change SISI has meeting with israeli agencies this is worldknowing fact what egypt has done in last 30 yrs against israel nothing

Fact is getting those old jets and upgrading them we can get new jets but in low numbers

Remember qualitive edge was PAF big weapins once but new chiefs think they can win in numbers which they willl regret


Paf is set like a computer as of they decided they will never buy new jets other than these vintages entire world is stupid decomissioning these and we are buying them