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Is f16 better than f17?
Compared to the JF-17 Block 3, the F-16C is expected to have a slower speed, lower sortie rate, lower operational altitude, poorer situational awareness and electronic warfare capabilities, inferior anti shipping capabilities and a considerably lower air to air engagement range.
How many aircraft does F 16 have in Pakistan?
Active aircraft
| Aircraft | Manufacturer | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Combat Aircraft | ||
| F-16 Fighting Falcon | General Dynamics Lockheed Martin | 85 |
| JF-17 Thunder | PAC, CAC | 138 |
| Mirage III | Dassault | 135 |
How many F 16 Does the Air Force have?
1,245 F-16s
United States Air Force. The USAF operates 1,245 F-16s with 701 with active forces, 490 with Air National Guard and 54 with Reserve.
Does Pakistan have air Defence system?
The Pakistan Army’s (PA’s) Air Defence forces have inducted into service a variant of the Chinese-made HQ-9 surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, according to a 14 October press release issued by Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistani military.
How long can a F-16 fly?
500 miles
In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles (860 kilometers), deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft, and return to its starting point.
What role did the Pakistan Air Force play in Afghanistan?
The Pakistan Air Force is believed to have had a primary role in the alleged evacuation of Taliban personnel by the Pakistani military from Afghanistan. However, Pakistani and American officials have denied any such airlift taking place. 2008 post-Mumbai attacks air alert Main article: 2008 Indo-Pakistani standoff
How many F-104 Starfighters were used in 1965 Indo-Pak war?
Main article: Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 The PAF fleet at the time consisted of 12 F-104 Starfighters, some 120 F-86 Sabres and around 20 B-57 Canberra bombers. The PAF claims to have had complete air superiority over the battle area from the second day of operations.
How did the Pakistan Air Force respond to the Dacca crisis?
The IAF was quick to respond to Pakistani airstrikes, following which the PAF carried out mostly defensive sorties. Hostilities officially ended at 14:30 GMT on 17 December, after the fall of Dacca on 15 December. The PAF flew about 2,840 sorties and destroyed 45 IAF aircraft while losing 75 of its own.
What is the difference between PAF and IAF air superiority?
The PAF claims to have had complete air superiority over the battle area from the second day of operations. While, Air Chief Marshal Arjan Singh of the Indian Air Force claimed, despite been qualitative inferior, IAF achieved air superiority in three days in the 1965 War.
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