F-16 of Pakistan Air Force
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Captured here with Fit. Lt. Shahid Sikander Khan beside it, F-16A Block 15E #82701 holds the honor of being the very first Fighting Falcon acquired by the Pakistan Air Force. Part of the landmark Peace Gate I deal, this jet was among the initial batch of six aircraft accepted in late 1982 and delivered to No. 11 Squadron at Sargodha Air Base in January 1983.
Built in Fort Worth and delivered under one of the most significant military agreements in Pakistan’s history, #82701 was a symbol of ambition and a technological leap for the PAF. Sadly, on October 22nd, 1994, this very aircraft met its end after suffering a bird strike near Sargodha. The pilot ejected safely.
Though its time in the sky was cut short, #82701 lives on in memory as the aircraft that opened the gates to a new generation of air power in Pakistan.
Captured here with Fit. Lt. Shahid Sikander Khan beside it, F-16A Block 15E #82701 holds the honor of being the very first Fighting Falcon acquired by the Pakistan Air Force. Part of the landmark Peace Gate I deal, this jet was among the initial batch of six aircraft accepted in late 1982 and delivered to No. 11 Squadron at Sargodha Air Base in January 1983.
Built in Fort Worth and delivered under one of the most significant military agreements in Pakistan’s history, #82701 was a symbol of ambition and a technological leap for the PAF. Sadly, on October 22nd, 1994, this very aircraft met its end after suffering a bird strike near Sargodha. The pilot ejected safely.
Though its time in the sky was cut short, #82701 lives on in memory as the aircraft that opened the gates to a new generation of air power in Pakistan.
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Tariq Habib Afridi
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damage kab aur kaisay huwa?
FarhanSiddiqui
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On 14 -June-2014, PAF F-16B damaged while conducting anti-terrorist raid when JDAM exploded mid air due to technical difficulties.
Tariq Habib Afridi
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what about pilots? are they saved?
Beside it means we can upgrade the airframe for F-16 if airframes reach its time?
FarhanSiddiqui
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Both pilots landed safely at MM Alam Airbase.
Tariq Habib Afridi
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On 15 June 2014, the first phase of the operation began with intensified airstrikes in North Waziristan, targeting militant training facilities, hideouts, and other infrastructure
On 22nd July 2014 at 8 pm two Pakistan Air Force pilots Group Captain Azman Khaleel and Squadron Leader Asim took off in F-16B (Serial# 82602) from PAF Base Mushaf to conduct an airstrike on terrorist Hideout.
After reaching the target location pilot dropped a Joint Direct Attack Munition(JDAM) bomb on Terrorist Hideout.
Soon after the launched due to some technical issue the bomb immediately exploded in the air and caused extensive damage to the Fighter jet
F-16 Fighter Jet went out of control into a spin manoeuvre and was quickly descending toward the ground. Group Captain Azman Khaleel who was on the backseat didn’t panicked and took the control of Fighter jet from Sq Ldr Asim. Skilled pilot Immediately took corrective action and was able to take fighter jet out of the uncontrolled spin manoeuvre
After taking control he realized that due to Hydraulic and Fuel leakage its impossible fly fighter jet back to PAF Base Mushaf. So he turned fighter jet toward nearest Airfield and requested PAF Base M.M. Alam for an emergency landing
After reaching PAF Base M.M. Alam he tried to land F-16 fighter but during landing, he realized that fighter Jet throttle system is failed and F-16 is not slowing down.
To counter this situation he took off again and contacted Air traffic controller. He informed ATC about the whole situation and requested them to arrange Aircraft arresting barriers
After circling Airfield he made a second attempted to land damaged F-16. He was able to successfully land the F-16 at the Starting of Runway. After that F-16 started moving toward the barrier and with the help of an Aircraft arresting barrier pilot was able to stop fighter jet
The pilot ordered the maintenance crew and technician to turn off F-16 engine from outside.
For this action in aerial combat, he was awarded the Tamgha-I-Basalat by Pakistan.
Later PAF engineers locally reworked, refitted and repaired damaged F-16 and nowadays F-16B (Serial# 82602) flying.
Kudos to Azman khalil.. very brave Masha Allah
Rational Philosopher
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That's what you call professionalism during time of disaster. They could have easily panicked and decided to punch out.
Tariq Habib Afridi
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no doubt. very difficult to remain calm and control your nerves
