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JF-17 Thunder's Weaponry Detailed​

PL-5 EII Air to Air Missile

Weapons of the Pakistani JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jet At Dubai Air Show

 

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JF-17 Thunder's Weaponry Detailed​

PL-5 EII Air to Air Missile

Weapons of the Pakistani JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jet At Dubai Air Show

 

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PAF Black Panthers re-equipped with JF17 Block-III​

March 2, 2023
As per reports PAF Black Panthers re-equipped with JF17 Block-III , Number 16 Squadron of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), famously known as the Black Panthers, has received a major boost with the induction of new fighter jets.
The skilled airmen of the 16th Squadron will now operate the cutting-edge JF17 Thunder Block-III aircraft, marking a significant milestone for the squadron and the Pakistan Air Force.
The JF17 Thunder Block-III is a state-of-the-art fighter jet, jointly developed by Pakistan and China. It is equipped with advanced avionics, advanced radar, and a new electronic warfare system, making it a formidable aircraft that can match up against some of the best fighters in the world. With its long-range weapons and impressive capabilities, the JF17 Thunder Block-III is a vital addition to the Pakistani Air Force.

Black Panthers Reloaded! PAF is all set to deploy more AESA equipped air superiority fighter than its adversary.

PAF has and will always maintain its cutting edge with its indigenous efforts along with timely & smart procurement plans. Fruit tree planted in 90's is finally ripe! pic.twitter.com/Hazhyh7t9W
— Falcon Strike Syndicate (@FalconSyndicate) March 1, 2023

PAF No. 16 Squadron;​

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Number 16 Squadron, also known as the Black Panthers, has a rich history that spans over six decades. The squadron has been involved in several conflicts and operations, and has always come out victorious.
The Black Panthers have a rich history and are widely recognized for their prowess in the air. They have been involved in numerous operations, including the 2019 Operation Swift Retort and 1971 Indo-Pak wars, and have earned a reputation for their courage and skill in combat. The induction of the JF-17 Thunder Block III represents a significant upgrade in the squadron’s capabilities and will enhance their ability to respond to any threat to Pakistan’s airspace.
The news of the Black Panthers’ induction of the JF-17 Thunder Block III has been widely reported on social media, with accounts such as Falcon Strike Syndicate keeping a close eye on the latest developments from the Pakistani Air Force.
The JF-17 Thunder Block III is a symbol of Pakistan’s commitment to developing its indigenous defense capabilities, and the Black Panthers are at the forefront of this effort.
In short, the Black Panthers of Pakistan’s 16 Squadron PAF are now equipped with the latest JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jets. This acquisition represents a significant step forward for the squadron and the Pakistani Air Force, enhancing their capabilities and reinforcing their commitment to the country’s defense. The Black Panthers are a source of pride for Pakistan, and the JF-17 Thunder Block III is a fitting addition to their formidable arsenal.

 

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The squadron was established in 1957, equipped with the F-86F Sabre, commanded by Squadron Leader Imam-ul-Haq Khan and assigned the role of Tactical Attack. Temporarily disbanded in 1963, the unit was re-established on 13 April 1970 at PAF Base Masroor flying the F-86F Sabre and commanded by Wing Commander Sharbat Ali Changazi. In February 1971 the unit was assigned the role of training senior pilots in advanced tactics as the Fighter Leaders School. Although the squadron was not employed in the 1971 Indo-Pak War, its pilots were transferred to PAF Base Peshawar where they flew with the No. 26 Squadron. Wing Commander Changazi lead several strike missions into Indian territory and shot down an Indian Air Force Hawker Hunter. Squadron Leader Cecil Chaudhry, attached to the No. 18 Squadron, was shot down by ground fire but ejected safely and later shot down an Indian Sukhoi Su-7.[1]

In October 1972 the squadron was disbanded until 1982 when it was re-established at PAF Base Rafiqui and equipped with the Shenyang F-6. It was decided that the Panthers would be the first squadron to be re-equipped with the Nanchang A-5C attack fighter and personnel were sent to China to be trained on the type. The first batch of A-5s was delivered to PAF Base Rafiqui on 12 February 1983, a re-equipment ceremony was held on 21 March 1983, the squadron was assigned the role of tactical attack and Wing Commander Hamid Saeed Khan was put in command. A Pakistan Day fly-past performance on 23 March 1983 earned the squadron a "Best Fly-Past" award. The Panthers also converted pilots of the No. 7 Bandits and No. 26 Black Spiders squadrons to fly the Nanchang A-5C. In November 1985 the unit began practicing with live 750 lb bombs and extensive Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT) with the PAF's F-16 squadrons.[1]

In 1988 more DACT sorties were flown against the Chengdu F-7P. Five A-5C were added to the squadron's fleet in May 1989 and in mid-1990 Wing Commander Zafar carried out evaluations of the upgraded A-5M and A-5F attack fighters in China. In 1991 three Shenyang FT-6 dual seat fighters, with Martin-Baker ejection seats installed, were inducted for training purposes. In November 1991 the unit was temporarily transferred to Multan and, while deployed there, flew 115 sorties with 100% serviceability and reliability rates. In 1997 was again temporarily transferred to PAF Base Mihas and Murid during runway re-carpeting at the unit's parent airbase. A deployment to PAF Base Chaklala for ADA (Air Defence Alert) duties was also carried out. In 1998 an A-5's canopy jettisoned during an Exercise Wide Awake sortie but the aircraft was landed safely.[2]

 

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Defending the Skies: The PAF’s Powerhouse​

The Pakistani Air Force’s main operating base is PAF Base Minhas. The No. 16 Squadron, also known as the “Black Panthers,” is based at the facility, which bears the name of the national hero Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas.

Protecting Pakistan’s airspace, these elite pilots soar in the cutting-edge JF-17 Thunder fighter jets. The sight of these formidable jets taking off and landing demonstrates the PAF’s dedication to maintaining national security.

 

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NANCHANG A-5C GROUND ATTACK AIRCRAFT

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(1983 till date)​

The Nanchang Q-5 (Fantan), also known as the A-5 in its export versions, is a Chinese built jet ground attack aircraft based on the Soviet MiG-19. Its main role is Close air support.


The MiG-19/J-6 became the starting point, but the new design, designated Qiangjiji-5 (fifth attack aircraft design), had a longer fuselage, area ruled to reduce transonic drag and accommodate a 4 m (13-ft) long internal weapons bay. The air intakes were moved to the fuselage sides to make space in the nose for targeting radar (which was never actually fitted). New wings with greater area and reduced sweep were incorporated. The Q /A-5 shares the J/F-6's Liming Wopen-6A (Tumansky R-9) turbo jet engines. The redesign costs some high-altitude speed, but the Q / A-5 is as fast as the MiG-19/J/F-6 at low level, thanks largely to the area-ruled fuselage.


42 A-5’s were ordered by Pakistan Air force in May 1982. First batch of 41 aircraft was delivered in early 1983 to squadrons’
No. 7, 16 and 26; formally replaced remaining B-57 Canberra bombers of No. 7 squadron in December 1983. Approximately 100 more aircraft equipped three more squadrons; delivered by early 1987. Pakistan Air Force A-5s were modified with western avionics, Martin Baker ejection seats, hard points for compatibility with AIM-9 Sidewinder and other weapons / systems.


A-5Cs are armed with 2 × Norinco Type 23-2K 23 mm (0.906 in) cannons. 2000 kg weapons load can be carried on 10 hard points (4 × under-fuselage, 6 × under-wing). Combat load consist a combination of rockets, missiles, bombs and drop tanks.


Retirement of the type by 1997 and replacement with upgraded Mirage III/5 was planned during early 1990s but was never implemented. Phase-out and replacement by the JF-17 multi-role fighter is to be completed by 2015.

 

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The No. 17 Squadron nicknamed Tigers, is an air superiority squadron of the Pakistan Air Force's Northern Air Command. It is currently deployed at Peshawar Air Base and operates the Chengdu F-7PG aircraft.[1][2][3]

Tigers

 

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JF-17B: The Pakistan Air Force’s Growth Asset​

PAKISTAN AIR FORCE NEWS QUWA PREMIUM EXCEPT by Quwa Team January 16, 2022

Over the next three to five years, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) combat aircraft fleet will transition to almost entirely 4 and 4+ generation fighters. Though moving past legacy designs such as the Mirage III/5 and F-7P/PG may mark a significant shift on paper, the PAF’s training and doctrine efforts are critical to closing the gap between practice and theory. The JF-17B is the centerpiece of those efforts.

Background on the JF-17B​

The JF-17B is the two-seat variant of the JF-17 Thunder, one of the PAF’s mainstay fighter aircraft. Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) announced the JF-17B’s development start in April 2016.[1] The first JF-17B prototype flew the following year in April 2017.[2]
Though the two-seat version, the JF-17B was also an upgrade of the Thunder in itself. For example, AVIC introduced the new three-axis fly-by-wire (FBW) digital flight control system slotted for the JF-17 Block-3 via the JF-17B. The JF-17B also featured a larger nose cone with the express purpose of one day integrating the KLJ-7A active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar.[3] AVIC also designed in a dorsal spine to carry fuel so as to offset the space taken by the second seat.
PAC took delivery of its first JF-17B (i.e., 17-601) in early 2019. The second unit (i.e., 19-602) followed later that year. In May 2019, the then PAF Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Mujahid Anwar Khan revealed that Air Headquarters (AHQ) ordered 26 JF-17Bs.[4] This would be in addition to the JF-17 Block-1, Block-2, and the Block-3, thus bringing the PAF’s total Thunder fleet to well over 150 aircraft.[5]
The PAF received its first 12 JF-17Bs on 30 December 2019, and the remaining 14 the following year on 31 December 2020. However, the PAF lost a JF-17B in an accident on 06 August 2021. The PAF allocated the bulk of the JF-17Bs to No. 18 Squadron (‘Sharp Shooters’), the Operational Conversion Unit (OCU). Besides assigning No.18 to acclimate pilots for the Thunder, the PAF also sent JF-17Bs to each operational frontline squadron to reinforce its training regimen. Each squadron should have at least one JF-17B.[6]

The New Challenge​

Interestingly, the PAF was content with using simulators to train pilots for the JF-17. Originally, it did not require a twin-seater.[7] Prior to the JF-17B, pilots would spend 30 hours on simulators (procured by Spain’s Indra) before flying a real aircraft. It seems that the PAF sought the JF-17B to help transition newer, less experienced pilots to both multirole fighter flying and the Thunder in one stroke…
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Air Commodore (ret.) S. Mazhar Abbas​

Tie Club # 1552​

Post-1965 Pakistan-India war I was posted to No 17 Squadron at Pakistan Air Force base Mauripur in Karachi. The squadron was equipped with Canadair Sabre 6 (a variant of the North American Aviation’s F-86). Early one morning in December of 1966, I took off for a ‘target towing’ mission to give live-fire practice to the Pakistan Army Artillery units at the Korangi Firing range. It was a routine mission, but as I turned around for my final run, I heard a crunching noise, and the engine came to a grinding halt. My first instinct was that it was a flameout. I was over Clifton Beach at this point, and I estimated I had about ten seconds or less to make a decision. Land on the beach or eject? By this time, I was descending through 1000 feet. I attempted an unsuccessful emergency relight, and quickly realized that it was not a flameout but an engine seizure. Rejected the belly landing idea, gave a Mayday call, and at 500 feet ejected and safely landing about 1000 yards from the water.
The pick up by rescue helicopter was reasonably fast due to the Mayday call. And my recovery was even quicker, I was back in the cockpit after three days of rest.
I was fortunate that my aircraft had recently been equipped with a Martin-Baker ejection seat, and I continued a rewarding career with the PAF that lasted 33 years. On that December morning in 1966, I became the first MB ejection in the Pakistan Air Force.

 

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No 17 Squadron also has a history of deployment both in East & West Pakistan prior to 1971. The Sqn has operated F-6, F-7 and F-7PG aircraft. The Sqn also carries the honour of providing aircover for the “Chaghi” Test site in 1998. Currently, No 17 Squadron is based in Peshawar.

Both prestigious Units have a glorious history of producing skilled, courageous and passionate air warriors. PAF commends the outstanding performance by the Squadrons in war and peace.

 

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[F-7PG Skybolt] - 2002, Grifo​

General data:
Type: Fighter	Crew: 1
Min Speed: 350 kt	Max Speed: 920 kt
Wingspan: 8.3 m	Height: 4.1 m
Length: 14.9 m	Max Payload: 0 kg
Empty Weight: 5290 kg	Max Weight: 9100 kg
Operator: Air Force	Commissioned: 2002
Propulsion: 1x WP-7BM

Sensors / EW:
Grifo 7 - (F-7, Simplified) Radar Radar, FCR, Air-to-Air & Air-to-Surface, Short-Range Max Range: 64.8 km
China BM/KJ-8602 [SPS-1000] - (RW 1045) ESM RWR, Radar Warning Receiver Max Range: 222.2 km

Weapons / Loadouts:
480 liter Drop Tank - Drop Tank
AIM-9P-4 Sidewinder - (1980) Guided Weapon Air Max: 18.5 km.
720 liter Drop Tank - Drop Tank
250kg GPB - (Generic) Bomb Surface Max: 1.9 km. Land Max: 1.9 km.
500kg GPB - (Generic) Bomb Surface Max: 1.9 km. Land Max: 1.9 km.
57mm Rocket - (Generic) Rocket Surface Max: 1.9 km. Land Max: 1.9 km.
90mm Rocket - (Generic) Rocket Surface Max: 3.7 km. Land Max: 3.7 km.

 

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TYPE SPECIFIC SERVICES​

AIRCRAFT MRO​

F-7PG FIGHTER AIRCRAFT​

Aircraft Structure​

• Manufacturing, Overhaul and Repair of aircraft structural parts, assemblies and aerospace commercial deliverable parts and hardware.
• Structural repair, Rectifications, Modifications, TCTOs of aircraft including onsite structural damage assessment and repair.
• Repair / Overhauling of Fuel tanks, Hydraulic tanks and Drop Tanks.
• De-painting / Painting of aircraft.

Aircraft Components​

• Repair / Overhaul of associated components including Hydraulic Pump, Stabilizer Booster, Aileron Booster, Actuators, AOA Sensor. Altimeters, Vertical Velocity Indicator (VVI), ARU set, Fuel Pumps and Fuel Cells.

Hardware and Small parts​

• Manufacturing of rubber parts, O-ring, Seals, Gaskets, Pipes (upto 40 mm dia), Springs, Close tolerance aviation assemblies, Harness, Canopies and Drop tanks.

Certification & Customer Support​

• Overhaul facilitates certified by China National Aero Technologies Import & Export Corporation (CATIC).
• More than 500 aircraft of different types have been overhauled.
• Each aircraft given warranty coverage within 04 months of overhaul / 50 flying hours.

 

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Chengdu F-7P/FT-7​

Country of Origin: China (based on Russian Mig-21)

Type: Single seat fighter

Powerplant: One 43.2kN (9700lb) dry and 64.7kN (14,550lb) with afterburner Liyang WP-7BM turbojet.

Performance: Max speed 2175km/h (1175kt). Max initial rate of climb 35,433ft/min. Service ceiling 59,700ft. Max ferry range with external fuel 2230km (1203nm). Combat radius with two 150kg (330lb) bombs and drop tanks on hi-lo-hi interdiction mission 600km (325nm), combat radius on a long range intercept mission with two AAMs and three drop tanks 650km (350nm).

Weights: Empty 5275kg (11,630lb), max takeoff 8888kg (19,577lb).

Accommodations: Pilot only, except for two in tandem in Guizhou FT-7.

Armament: Two Type 30-1 30mm cannons. Max external oradnance of 1000kg (2205lb) on four underwing hardpoints and on centerline fuel tank station. Four underwing hardpoints can carry AIM-9Ps, PL-5s (AIM-9L copies), PL-7s (Magic copies), or genuine Magic AAMs. Inner and outer pylons can also carry rockets and GP bombs.

Operators: Albania, Bangladesh, China, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Zimbabwe.

The F-7P and F-7MP are similar, but with a number of minor modifications (including Martin-Baker ejection seats and Sidewinder capability) specifically for the Pakistan Air Force.

Service with PAF:Pakistani interest in the Mig-21 dates back to the 1970s, and was encouraged by the experiences of a number of later senior PAF pilots who flew the plane while on exchange duties with various Arab air forces. One of these pilots, Flight Leiutenant Sattar Alvi, had shot down an Israeli Mirage III with a K-13 air-to-air missile while flying a Syrian Mig-21 in 1971, thus gaining a very favorable impression of the plane. Pakistani experiences fighting the Indian Air Force Mig-21s during the 1971 war must also have been very influential since these fighters performed very well in that conflict. As long ago as 1985 Pakistan showed interest in the Chinese version of the Soviet MiG-21PF named F-7 Airguard. The F-7M was first evaluated by the PAF in early 1987. The evaluation included both air-to-air and air-to-grond performance. Two aircraft were ferried to Pakistan for the evaluation and trials were conducted at Peshawar and Masroor. PAF's F-7P 'Skybolt' is a varient of the F-7M 'Airgaurd', which was improved for export to customers familiar with Western aircraft. The two-piece canopy of the F-7M and F-7P has greater bird strike resistance and comes with GEC Avioncs HUD and weapons aiming computer plus other new avioncs. The F-7P incorporated 24 modifications to meet Pakistani requirements, but differs little in external appearance. The first two batches of F-7s were fitted with the Chengdu designed Type IV ejection seats, which has an operating envelope from 70-460 kt. The Type IV has good automatic seperation uses a drogue gun for faster parachute deployment, and can be used at ground level at speeds in excess of 75 kt. The FT-7 seat is slightly improved, with nine pins that need to be removed before flight, instead of 11 on the original F-7M seat. The Chinese ejection seat is to be replaced by a Martin-Baker Mk 10L. All four underwing weapons pylons are wired for the carriage of air-to-air missiles, including the R.550 Magic and AIM-9 Sidewinder. Twenty were delivered before production switched to the further improved F-7MP, 60 of which were delivered. In Pakistani service the F-7MP retains the simple F-7P designation but can be recognised by pairs of tiny forward and rear hemisphere RWR (Radar Warning Reciever) antennas on each side of the fin tip. The F-7P's 13,450-lb thrust, WP-7BM engine gives it a thrust-to-weight ratio similar to that of the heavier Mig-21 Bis, but its lighter airframe provides a wing loading claimed to be even lower than the F-16's. This makes the F-7P an excellent fighter in an environment where the IAF's front line inventory includes more than three hundred Mig-21s. PAF took delivery of the first batch of 20 F-7Ps and 4 FT-7 two-seat trainers in November 1988 to begin re-equipment of No. 20 Squadron at PAF Rafiqui. A long-time Mirage III operator, No. 20 converted to the F-6 in 1986 to familiarise pilots and groundcrew with Soviet bloc equipment. The unit's new F-7s began arriving in the country by July 1988, being ferried to Rafiqui via the Chinese air force base at Hotain. For the ferry flight across the Karakoram mountains they carried 720-litre fuel tanks under the wings as well as the under the center-line. The 20th Squadron, in reforming on the F-7P at Rafiqui, took on the role of operational conversion unit for the type, which was intended to be a partial replacement for the aging Chinese F-6 aircraft. Shortly before No. 20 Squadron was activated, on 5 November 1989, then Air Chief Marshal Hakimullah spent several days at Rafiqui converting to the new type. The 'Skybolt' name was quickly dropped, and was overpainted on the noses of Pakistan's first batch of aircraft soon after delivery. The second unit to stand up on the F-7P was the 18th Squadron (also at Rafiqui). This began conversion in 1989 with the follow-on order for 60 F-7MPs in 1988-89 and 15 FT-7Ps in 1990-92, and finally 40 F-7Ps in 1993, bringing the total order to 135. Provisional plans to re-equip No. 15 Squadron at Kamra as the third F-7 squadron were abandoned, and instead the new aircraft went to the No. 2 (Composite) Squadron at Masroor in 1990, previously a second-line unit. The fourth unit to take on the F-7s in its inventory was the No. 19 Squadron at Mianwali during 1991. It was renumbered No. 25 Squadron during mid-1991 when it took over OCU role for the F-7 from No. 20 Squadron after recieving its complement of 9 FT-7Ps (No. 25 Sqd later moved to Minhas during 1996 to take charge of Mirage IIIOs). The remaining aircraft went to the No. 18 Squadron at Rafiqui. At the end of 1998, the squadron moved to Mianwali and took on the OCU role for the F-7. During 1993, F-7 also replaced the increasing obsolete F-6s with the CCS. The last batch of 40 F-7Ps was inducted in the PAF in 1993. This resulted in formation of two more squadrons and a second-line squadron with the CCS at Sargodha replacing the obsolete F-6s was formed in 1993. In July 1993, No. 15 Sqadron replaced its F-6s with the F-7s. The squadron kept flying the F-7s until August 1997 when it was number-plated and its aircraft were distributed among the other F-7 squadrons (No. 15 later re-equiped with Mirage 5Fs at Rafiqui). In October of that year, No. 14 Squadron at Minhas was re-equipped with the Chinese F-7P aircraft, under the command of Wing Commander Abbas Petiwala. The package included engines, spares, support equipment, and the planes that came fully modified and upgraded. In the bargain, PAF got the best AVTR (Airborne Video Tape Recorder), which is claimed to be better than that of the PAF F-16A, Martin Baker seats, modern radios, RWR, and chaff and flare capability conforming to the specifications spelled out by the PAF. CATIC was also asked to bring its own missiles to Pakistan for tests and trials. With these attractive provisions, the contract was signed for $223 million as against $160 million earmarked by the government for the purpose. Whereas arranging the additional funds was problematic, the provision for the modifications was kept in the contract so that after recieving the equipment wihin one or two years, the payment schedule could be spread out over ten years or so. All the aircraft were recieved within one year of signing the contract. This contract was quite unprecedented because all forty aircraft came fully modified and operational with enough funds remaining in the contract for other elements. For example, 100 AVTRs were to be bought from GEC through CATIC, to upgrade the PAF's existing fleet of A-5s and F-7s. More radios and 60 IFF/SIF sets were also to be bought through the sme contract. About $30 million in the contract were earmarked for the development of about 200 RWRs and chaff and flare units locally. These units were co-developed, co-produced and co-assembled in Pakistan. This contract made a major contribution towards the readiness of the PAF, apart from boosting Pakistan's local manufacturing capacity and transfer of technology. According to some reports Pakistan received several more FT-7Ps during 1996, but this has not been coroborated by the PAF. These were stretched by a 2-ft. center-fuselage extension for additional fuel stowage to give 25% more range, and F-7P avionics, including a new air data computer, HUD, and stores management system. Later PAF FT-7Ps also included an internal 30-mm cannon, and four underwing weapons pylons, for armament training and combat use. The Sky Ranger 7M GEC Marconi radar that equiped the PAF F-7s had several operational limitations, so the PAF floated tenders to all the companies working in the GEC avionics in South Africa and Italy for developing a combat mode, small, very economical, but effective radar for the PAF's F-7s aircraft. The Italian FIAT Company was selected out of many of the most reputated radar developing companies, as its offer was very economical and sound. Also, they could do it in the time frame that suited the PAF. The contract, for 100 radars to be co-produced by FIAT and KARF (Kamra Radar Factory) at PAC Kamra, was signed in 1993. After co-production, the same facility was to be converted into depot level maintenance for this radar. In order to support the large F-7P fleet, an overhauling facility had to be established in Pakistan. This facility was quite expensive even in China. The PAF decided to set up this facility at Faisal where most of the engines were overhauled. The available engine test bed was meant for F-6 and not the F-7 aircraft. This posed a unique problem during engine test runs, when the deflector at the rear of the exhaust tunnel was reportedly breaking up. The CATIC team came to Pakistan thrice but could only suggest the installation of an independent test bed for the F-7 engine. The matter was discussed at the Air Headquarters and it was decided to design and manufacture the deflectors locally. The cost came to one tenth of what was quoted by CATIC. The job was completed in three months and the test bed has been functioning satisfactorily ever since.

PAF Squadrons: No. 2 Squadron No. 14 'Tail Choppers' Squadron No. 18 Squadron OCU No. 19 Squadron OCU No. 20 Squadron Combat Commander's School