US sale of F-16s to Pakistan likely to go through

[Drebin]

Indian lobby is making sure that these F-16's don't have hard points and radars, as this would create such a huge risk for India. The only thing these jets should carry are the drop tanks and a machine gun with 200 rounds. Indians think that provides adequate protection to Pakistan's air defense needs

These -16's are coming with everything. Including a built in digital pisser where the pilot can take a piss in as he flies the plane !! And did I tell you its the first of like 4 other orders Pakistan wants to place over the next three years (currently negotiating with the UAE for block 60 to be authorized to be built for Pakistan).

Hello Viper, how are you doing? I've been following your discussions and debates for quite some time now and been expressing my respect by liking your posts. This is the first time I'm quoting you in context of the highlighted text above. It's actually confusing to me as to why Pakistan should be in any negotiations with UAE when LM is offering the same or higher level tech with its "V" version of F-16? I mean isn't it independent of Block-60 that UAE has?

And also, what does the nuclear capable F-16 mean? According to my limited knowledge, F-16s aren't capable of firing a cruise missiles (neither nuclear nor conventional). Not Pakistani F-16s at least. Don't know about USAF and NATO's though. So, what I'm interested in asking is whether such capability comes as part and parcel with "V" or Block 60 F-16s? Aren't Block 52+ in our current inventory capable of the same? And if indeed the new purchase F-16s ARE nuclear capable (as per my understanding of the subject based on usage of cruise missiles) then, doesn't it represent a major policy shift vis-a-vis Pakistan, India, China and Asia as a whole? ALSO. . . LOL! Sorry for dragging on. . . If cruise missile in fact are going to be green lit for integration on our birds then, which missiles will they be? Will Pakistani Ra'ad be THE one or one among OTHERS? If others then, what options can US provide for ALCM?

Thanks and looking forward to your input on the subject.

Best regards,
Peace.

 

[Hakikat ve Hikmet]

US sale of F-16s to Pakistan likely to go through | world | Hindustan Times

Shooting down of that Russian fighter must have made F16 owners really proud of their machines!?! Since Israeli aggression against Lebanon, F16 has caught the better part of public imagination in Turkey, so when we started producing them ourselves at TAI, our joys knew no bounds. When has that craze started in Pakistan?

 

[MadDog]

Shooting down of that Russian fighter must have made F16 owners really proud of their machines!?! Since Israeli aggression against Lebanon, F16 has caught the better part of public imagination in Turkey, so when we started producing them ourselves at TAI, our joys knew no bounds. When has that craze started in Pakistan?

Brother Pakistanis are in love with F-16's since 1980's when they were bought to counter Soviets & Indian threat. F-16 literally became a national symbol..with pics everywhere. However among the general public the craze for J-F17 Thunder is slowly replacing that, but it would take time.

 

[Battle Axe]

Dear members, how are you even suggesting that F-16V and F-16 Block 60 production locally? Here, it is proving to be such a pain-cum-miracle to get attrition losses (the proposed 8 birds) and yet such out of the roof imagination. I shall literally become a US fanboy if they can allow us around 36 Block 52 sales within a year or so; let alone production and then F-16Vs. no, no, we ain't Israel.

 

[Umair Nawaz]

Money issues. These replace the attrition losses over the years

i still question the wisdom of buying just 8 fighters, which BTW will come with humiliating conditions.

Our best bet is to focus on JFTs only or Chinese or perhaps Russian fighters.

Forget n Forgive F16s now please u armed forces people r making yrself look ridiculous.

 

[Battle Axe]

i still question the wisdom of buying just 8 fighters, which BTW will come with humiliating conditions.

One reason: Something is better than nothing; especially when the thing there is F-16s.

 

[Umair Nawaz]

One reason: Something is better than nothing; especially when the thing there is F-16s.

read my post again.

 

[Spy Master]

Anyone read comments by INDIANS on this HINDUSTAN TIMES article? They surely are sore Losers..8 F16s and their arse** are burning..Wonder what a squadron will do to them
US sale of F-16s to Pakistan likely to go through | world | Hindustan Times

 

[untitled]

Shooting down of that Russian fighter must have made F16 owners really proud of their ...... I, our joys knew no bounds. When has that craze started in Pakistan?

When PAF F-16s shot down Afghan and Soviet intruders in the 80s

Nope it's not gonna be Vipers But Block 52 D versions and it's not a Strategic version

According to @Windjammer they might be single seaters

 

[Blue Marlin]

Indian lobby is making sure that these F-16's don't have hard points and radars, as this would create such a huge risk for India. The only thing these jets should carry are the drop tanks and a machine gun with 200 rounds. Indians think that provides adequate protection to Pakistan's air defense needs

These -16's are coming with everything. Including a built in digital pisser where the pilot can take a piss in as he flies the plane !! And did I tell you its the first of like 4 other orders Pakistan wants to place over the next three years (currently negotiating with the UAE for block 60 to be authorized to be built for Pakistan).

the first paragraph does not make sense. if thats the case you may as well have kites in the sky. and hope a jet gets tangled in the wire.

also you said this:--plane And did I tell you its the first of like 4 other orders Pakistan wants to place over the next three years (currently negotiating with the UAE for block 60 to be authorized to be built for Pakistan)

please provide a source or stop spreading baseless rumours!

When PAF F-16s shot down Afghan and Soviet intruders in the 80s

According to @Windjammer they might be single seaters

block c are single seaters whilst block d are double seaters

 

[untitled]

the first paragraph does not make sense. if thats the case you may as well have kites in the sky. and hope a jet gets tangled in the wire.

also you said this:--plane And did I tell you its the first of like 4 other orders Pakistan wants to place over the next three years (currently negotiating with the UAE for block 60 to be authorized to be built for Pakistan)

please provide a source or stop spreading baseless rumours!


block c are single seaters whilst block d are double seaters

There was a proposed 4 seater joy falcon version too..Four seater F-16 A ? F-16 Fun Falcon ?

 

[Chanakyaa]

What is the Status of MLU for F16s ? Also, what is the Final Count after these F16s ?

Anyone read comments by INDIANS on this HINDUSTAN TIMES article? They surely are sore Losers..8 F16s and their arse** are burning..Wonder what a squadron will do to them
US sale of F-16s to Pakistan likely to go through | world | Hindustan Times

Do You Intend to Try Civil Services of your Country ?
If yes, Dont Try the Foreign Affairs Department.

 

[Spy Master]

What is the Status of MLU for F16s ? Also, what is the Final Count after these F16s ?



Do You Intend to Try Civil Services of your Country ?
If yes, Dont Try the Foreign Affairs Department.

K Einstein...! Better Luck next time

 

[Windjammer]

According to @Windjammer they might be single seaters

Sorry not guilty, in fact i''ll be very surprised if most of them are not F-16D.

 

[barbarosa]

we do not know more than PAF officials regarding f 16,s blocks but we will suggest to get the latest f 16 block and get the alternate of f 16 such as J 10B with russian engine or SU 35.