PAF F-16 | Discussions

[Oscar]

My opinion is the only thing that matters in my world buddy

There are self owns - and then there are idiots like you who self owns to this degree. Get lost

 

[CombatCorner]

The Man and The Machine :

 

[Bentley777]

After today announcement of PL15 integration with jf17 block 3 what future our f16 fleet holds ? is it the end of f16 upgrade . Or PAF will still upgrade them very interesting question?.

 

[CombatCorner]

A detachment of Vipers has been deployed at a newly fortified facility .

 

[blueboy7862]

After today announcement of PL15 integration with jf17 block 3 what future our f16 fleet holds ? is it the end of f16 upgrade . Or PAF will still upgrade them very interesting question?.

F-16 is the most formidable fighter jet ever produced. It will remain with PAF for at least 2035. Upgrades are not out of question.

 

[Raider 21]

A detachment of Vipers has been deployed at a newly fortified facility .

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Pasni Airport doesn't have grass. And that's a PAF Block 52+ from Nellis.....

https://media.defense.gov/2016/Aug/29/2001619101/1200/1200/0/160824-F-QJ658-404.JPG

Good they are deploying, but this picture is a bit off.

 

[CombatCorner]

Pasni Airport doesn't have grass. And that's a PAF Block 52+ from Nellis.....

https://media.defense.gov/2016/Aug/29/2001619101/1200/1200/0/160824-F-QJ658-404.JPG

Good they are deploying, but this picture is a bit off.

I think the picture is used for reference
I.E Block-52

 

[TallGuy]

I am so happy I am seeing in my lifetime, when Block 52+ and Other F16AM/BM are deployed at Pasni or elsewhere.

Its time the High Tech is JF17 Block III and J10CE --tip of the spear! and F16s as back up.

I am old enough to remember only 32 F-16A/B (22/10) in service with only 18 full mission capable and enemy at the gates.

AlHamdullilah! how far we have come!

 

[Falgrine]

Pray for our air warriors. May God Almighty be their shield, their high tower, always protecting and preserving them.

Ilahi Ameen.

 

[blueboy7862]

I am so happy I am seeing in my lifetime, when Block 52+ and Other F16AM/BM are deployed at Pasni or elsewhere.

Its time the High Tech is JF17 Block III and J10CE --tip of the spear! and F16s as back up.

I am old enough to remember only 32 F-16A/B (22/10) in service with only 18 full mission capable and enemy at the gates.

AlHamdullilah! how far we have come!

No doubt sir, it is hard work of generations. But long way to go forward to make ourselves self-sufficient in the field of defense.

 

[Scorpio]

why to invest in older technology , not worth it

They are very capable plans almost even with Rafales till date.
On the other hand, its too much expensive option, we have cheeper alternative that can work well for us. Like J10s, J35s even earlier version of Kaan

 

[Scorpio]

It does not belong to older technology. If it were, then why Turkiye is acquiring 40 of them...

True thay are pretty capable 4.5 generation jets, Turkey is still trying as they again blocked by Germany

 

[Scorpio]

Turks are trying to please Europe that's why and can afford to waste money

How can they please them if there blocked its sale multiple times

They are looking for F16 alternative that have similar DNA of this with common weapons and capabilities to counter Grace Rafales

 

[FOOLS_NIGHTMARE]

The calm before the storm!

 

[FOOLS_NIGHTMARE]

F-16C fighter aircraft in full air-to-air combat loadout of x4 AMRAAMs and x2 Sidewinders, conducting aerial warfare operations during ongoing PAF full-scale exercises, held in all three regional theatre commands this week, late April 2025: