Mirko_FilipovicISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN: Pakistan Air Force pilots emit trails of coloured smoke as they practice acrobatics on the eve of the country’s National Day celebrations in Islamabad, 22 March 2005. Pakistan is all set to celebrate its National Day, designed mainly to showcase the country’s military might, on 23 March. National Day commemorates the anniversary of the 1940 resolution adopted in Lahore when Muslims from India demanded a separate homeland. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SAMAD (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)
Mirko_FilipovicOn Feb 4, I posted this.
At that time people here were ridiculing me and said my sources were not true etc. I had said that Musharraf has cut a deal with the US to allow US action against Iran in return for F-16s.
Now see this from a Pakistani paper today:
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=story_21-3-2005_pg1_3
Pakistan will not allow its territory for an attack against a peaceful country like Iran.
Mirko_FilipovicThanks for appreciating. I think those are just extra fuel tanks which the Mi171 is carrying, although if I remember correctly the Sh version can be armed with other stores too (rocket pods, missiles? etc.)
Pakistan Army already operates Mi8/Mi17s and IIRC one HIND gunship.
I think this is the first time that the Pakistan Air Force has acquired Russian equipment.Please correct me if I am wrong.
Pakistan operates 5 Hind Gunships 🙂
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ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN: A Pakistani Air Force F16 fighter jet pilot displays his skills during a full-dress rehearsal for the forthcoming National Day celebrations in Islamabad, 20 March 2005. With designs to display its military might, Pakistan is all set to celebrate its National Day on 23 March, the day which commemorates the anniversary of the 1940 resolution adopted in Lahore when the demand for a separate homeland for the Muslims from India was made. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SAMAD (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)
Pakistani Air Force pilots leave colour
Mirko_FilipovicPakistan successfully test fires long range missile Shaheen 2 (Hatf VI)
RAWALPINDI, March 19 (APP): Pakistan Saturday carried out a successful test fire of its long range surface to surface missile Shaheen 2 (Hatf VI).
This missile system, which incorporates an advanced two-stage solid motor technology, can carry all types of conventional and nuclear warheads to a range of 2000kms. The test was carried out to verify some of the refined technical parameters. Al Hamd-O-Lillah, all parameters were validated.
The President of Pakistan General Pervez Musharraf, who witnessed the test fire, congratulated the scientists and engineers on their outstanding success. He said the nation was proud of its strategic organizations and strategic forces, which had gelled extremely well under the National Command Authority into an effective deterrence force, in a short span of five years.
Their technical and operational readiness was indeed praiseworthy and a source of strength and security for Pakistan.
The President reiterated Pakistan’s policy of consolidating and strengthening its minimum deterrence needs, as well as strict adherence to non proliferation, says a press release of ISPR.
He said that the nation’s nuclear capability, which enjoyed the broadest national consensus, was developed for Paksitan’s own security and will continue to receive the highest national priority. The President advised the nation to continue to maintain the sanctity of national consensus on the issue. The capability was here to stay, will continue to go from strength to strength and no harm will ever be allowed to come to it, he said.
Earlier, prior notification about the flight test had been given to the neighboring countries, as per existing practice, as a Confidence Building Measure.
Mirko_Filipovicthanks for the offer Mirko.. I think i have seen that fight, it’s the short one right?
Yes, it was a first round KO. 😀
Can’t will till the June event. There are rumours of Mirko vs Randleman III. Lets see.
Mirko_FilipovicAlso what missiles are the Anza 1, 2, 3 copies of? I assume they are Chinese copies of some MANPAD – which is probally a copy of a Russian MANPAD?
SA-7 GRAIL 9K32M Strela-2
HN-5 (Hongying 5) China
Anza MKI – Pakistan
Ayn as Saqr – Egypt
SA-7 GRAIL 9K32M Strela-2
The SA-7 GRAIL (Strela-2) man-portable, shoulder-fired, low-altitude SAM system is similar to the US Army REDEYE, with a high explosive warhead and passive infrared homing guidance. The SA-7 was the first generation of Soviet man portable surface-to-air missiles. Although classed as “fire and forget” types, the missiles were easily overcome by solar heat and, when used in hilly terrain, by heat from the ground.
The 9M32 STRELA-2 is a first-generation man-portable, shoulder-fired short-range anti-aircraft missile system, intended for destruction of both subsonic and supersonic air targets (fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, UAV) in ground and low altitudes. Development of this relatively simple system (STRELA-2, or SA-7A) started in 1959 and its basic version was introduced after 1966.
The SA-7 seeker is fitted with a filter to reduce the effectiveness of decoying flares and to block IR emissions. The system consists of the missile (9K32 & 9K32M), a reloadable gripstock (9P54 & 9P54M), and a thermal battery (9B17). An identification friend or foe (IFF) system can be fitted to the operators helmet. Further, a supplementary early warning system consisting of a passive RF antenna and headphones can be used to provide early cue about the approach and rough direction of an enemy aircraft. Although the SA-7 is limited in range, speed, and altitude, it forces enemy pilots to fly above minimum radar limitations which results in detection and vulnerability to regimental and divisional air defense systems.
The missile is launched from a portable cylindrical launcher. It has two rectangular movable control ailerons in the front section, and four tilting rectangular stabilisation ailerons in the rear. The initial series of the STRELA-2 missiles were fitted with a non-cooled IR detector with a limited possibility of homing from the aft hemisphere and they had no protection against IR decoys and modulated jammers. The starting (booster) engine burns for about 0.5 second, driving engine for another 2 sec. The STRELA-2 is considerably widespread; it is in service with many armies throughout the world and was produced in many countries based on a licence. The total number of missiles that have been manufactured is estimated at 50,000 pieces.
The SA-7a (9K32 Strela-2) was introduced for service in 1968, but was soon replaced by the SA-7b (9K32M Strela-2M) which became the most common production model. The later improved version STRELA-2M (SA-7B) also uses a non-cooled detector but it is fitted with a special filter to eliminate external effects. The SA-7b, differs from the SA-7a primarily by using a boosted propellant charge to increase range and speed. The SA-7a had a slant range of 3.6 km and a kill zone between 15 and 1500 meters in altitude, with a speed of about 430 meters per second (Mach 1.4). The SA-7b has a slant range of about 4.2 km, a ceiling of about 2300 meters, and a speed of about 500 meters per second (Mach 1.75). Both the SA-7a and SA-7b are tail-chase missile systems, and its effectiveness depends on its ability to lock onto the heat source of low-flying fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft targets.
Its improved version STRELA-2M (SA-7B) with an improved IR homing system, a more effective warhead, higher engine performance and a new identification device had been in service since 1971. Major improvements carried out in mid-70s consisted in the applications of a new-generation homing system which is not only more sensitive but also more resistant against IR jamming, or IR decoys, and has a substantially shorter reaction time. STRELA-2M can cooperate with a miniature elint seeker which can be fitted to the operator´s helmet and can locate sources of active radiation in an aircraft, like a radar, radar altimeter etc. Since late 70s, an adapted version was mounted on Mil Mi-24 (HIND E) combat helicopters particularly to combat helicopters. To date, STRELA-2 has been considered a very efficient weapon to destroy air targets. Its advantages include particularly the simplicity of construction and the way of rapid and easy employment. Due to its small dimensions and low weight it is easily portable.
The missile is fitted with a passive infrared homing system and a contact fuse and it is guided to contrast heat sources, usually the outlet pipe of an aircraft engine. It is powered by a two-stage solid fuel engine. The target is detected visually by the operator; an additional IFF system can be used to identify its nationality. Activation of the homing system and electronic circuits takes 4 to 6 seconds, the engine is ignited 0.8 second after that. For stabilisation reasons, the missile rotates about its longitudinal axis (20 rps). The target is destroyed by a pressure wave and splinters upon the initiation of the HE warhead. After launching, the operator can reload the device up to 5 times. The system includes a 9M32M missile in a 9P54M container, 9P58 launcher, 9B17 electric battery, 9V810M mobile testing and support assets, 9F620, 9F622 and 9F626 training and simulation installations.
In 1997, the Russian manufacturing and export company Kolomna NPO came with an offer to modernise the missile. The upgrade consists in installation of a two-regime IR homing system (9E46M) with a non-cooled detector, which is part of a new generation missile IGLA (SA-18 GROUSE) and has a sophisticated system of protection against all sorts of IR jamming.
The HN-5 ( Hong Nu = Red Cherry ) is an improved Chinese version with upgraded capabilities.
The Anza anti-aircraft missiles give Pakistan a response to India’s superiority in modern aircraft — India has a numerical superiority in modern fighter aircraft of more than 3 to 1 over Pakistan. The Anza MK-1, Anza MK-2, and Anza MK-3 surface to air anti-aircraft missiles have ranges of 4, 6 and 15 km, respectively. The missiles are manufactured by the laboratory named after Dr. Abdul Qadeer Khan, the father of Pakistan’s nuclear program.
The Anza MKI missiles, which have a range of 4.2 km, were manufactured and handed over to the military forces in 1990. It has been reported that the missile was used during the Kargil incidents between Pakistan and India. Pakistan downed two of India’s military planes, a MIG-21 and a MIG-27, with the Anza MKI missiles for violating its airspace on 26 May 1999.
Egyptian technicians have reverse engineered and modified two Soviet SAMs — the Ayn as Saqr (a version of the SA-7) and the Tayir as Sabah (a version of the SA-2). The Ayn as Saqr [Falcon Eye] anti-Aircraft missile system is designed to counter air-ground attack by all types of aircraft flying at low and very low altitudes due to its simplicity of operation, accuracy, light weight, mobility & versatility (either by one man or to be integrated into other overall A/D systems). Also it can be mounted on any combat vehicle, light or armored. Moreover the basic equipment can be fitted with IFF & night vision units.
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/russia/sa-7.htm
Mirko_FilipovicOld article from 24 March 2004 nation.com.pk
Anza-III missile to end Indian dominance
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT
ISLAMABAD—Pakistan has developed a new air defence system consisting of Sam Missile named as Anza-III, which is ready to undergo tests. The missile system has been already tested in different stages.
The Anza-III is the advanced form of Anza-MK-I and Anza-MK-II. The basic difference between them is that the first and second Sam Missiles were portable and could be fired from shoulder. While the new version Anza-III is fired by a mobile or fixed launcher.
Though the technical details of the missile are yet to be revealed but the sources claim that Anza-III can destroy any air target within 10-15 kilometers. The Anza-III is basically an anti-aircraft missile and with further research it could be modified as an anti-missile weapon. The Anza-III is lifted in the air by a booster with solid fuel while the heat guidance system, armed with infrared equipment, leads it to the target.
With a successful test of Anza-III missile system, Pakistan would be able to finish the Indian dominance of Indian Akash missile. All the missiles of Anza series have been successfully developed by Kahuta Research Laboratories of Pakistan.
It is said that Pakistani Anza-MK-I had shot down Indian MiG-21 and MiG-27 fighter jets in Kargil Sector on May 26, 1999.
Mirko_FilipovicAWC Pakistan’s air defence system inaugurated in Dhaka
ISLAMABAD (March 18 2005): Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Begum Khalida Zia inaugurated the Air Defence Control and Command (ADCC) System prepared by Air Weapon Complex (AWC), Pakistan in Dhaka on Thursday. The inaugural ceremony was attended by AWC team led by Director General AWC Air Vice-Marshal Raja Tariq Mehmood. Bangladesh had floated a tender for Air Defence Automation System with Integrated War gaming for Bangladesh Air Forces. AWC’s technical and financial proposal was deemed as the most attractive and a contract was signed between AWC and Bangladesh Government in June 2003.
AWC a constituent organisation of National Engineering & Scientific Commission (NESCOM) also conducted comprehensive and detailed operational maintenance training of Bangladesh Air Force personnel in Pakistan. Additionally, an ongoing training program was also conducted in Bangladesh.
As a fresh milestone in its journey of glory, AWC has succeeded in indigenous development of Command & Control System. AWC does not depend on any foreign company for supply or support, hence ensuring an un-interruptible supply, support and maintenance of the system.
The salient feature of this system is its reliability under all weather and geographical conditions. It provides the commander an instant update of all developments in the battle or concentration area.
The system’s competence, reliability, mobility and all weather friendliness proven during its trials deeply impressed Bangladesh and AWC’s aggressive marketing persuaded Bangladesh to purchase the system for its Air Force.
Air Weapons Complex (AWC) is an enterprising young organisation with its roots going back to 1992. Although, still a nascent organisation, it has established itself as a leader in the field of support systems and air defence for the Armed Forces of Pakistan.
Copyright Associated Press of Pakistan, 2005
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Rice may announce F-16s resumption
From Shaiq Hussain
ISLAMABAD – The United States has expressed its willingness to resume the supply of F-16 fighter planes to Pakistan and announcement in this regard is likely to be made by US State Secretary Condoleezza Rice during her two-day visit to Islamabad starting March 17.
Islamabad has received positive signals from Washington regarding the sale of F-16s and the authorities here expect that Dr Rice would make an important announcement in this regard during her visit, diplomatic sources told The Nation Thursday.
According to the officials here, the F-16 fighter planes are an important part of the country’s military arsenal. The United States supplied 40 F-16s to Pakistan between 1983-87, when it supported Washington in its bids to end the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan.
Nonetheless, it was in 1990 that the US Congress passed a bill that suspended the supply of F-16s due to Pakistan’s nuclear programme.
Currently, Washington is holding back around 70 F-16 planes meant for Pakistan on the Congress legislation. The sources said one major reason of US reluctance to resume supply of F-16s to Pakistan was the Indian opposition to any such move on the part of Bush administration but the US also could not ignore Islamabad’s key role in the war on terrorism.
Some recent media reports from Washington suggested that the Bush administration was considering the sale of F-16 fighter jets to both Islamabad and New Delhi as the latter has also showed its interest in this regard.
Sources said that the Indian interest in acquisition of F-16s had provided the Bush administration with a good opportunity to satisfy the concerns of New Delhi and meet the defence needs of Pakistan.
The Pakistani authorities seem to be satisfied with the recent positive developments on the Islamabad-Washington defence ties front, however, they desire the earliest possible resumption of F-16s sale to Islamabad, a source said.
Last year, the Bush administration announced a $1.2 billion arms package to Islamabad, though there was no mention of the F-16 planes.
It has also notified the Congress of its intention to sell sophisticated weapons to Pakistan, including eight P-3C Orion planes to beef up surveillance of its borders and coastal areas.
Mirko_FilipovicMarch 09 2005 : LATEST DEVELOPMENT OF FC1 FIGHTER
A RELIABLE SOURCE INTRODUCED TO KANWA THE LATEST DEVELOPMENT IN THE PRDUCTION OF THE 4 FC1 FIGHTER FIRSTLY AS IT WAS REPORTED BY KANWA EARLIER THE 4 FC1 FIGHTER WILL BE FITTED WITH CHINA MADE KLJ10 FIRE CONTROL RADAR SYSTEM IN ADDITION THIS 4 FC1 FIGHTER HAS UNDERGONE SOME STRUCTURAL ADJUSTMENT. FC1 PUT ON DISPLAY AT ZHUHAI AIR SHOW 2004 WAS ACTUALLY THE MOCKUP OF THE 4 FC1 FIGHTER FINISHED A SHORT TIME AGO ANALYSIS OF THIS MOCKUP FIGHTRE REVEALS THAT THE CONNECTING PORTION BETWEEN THE MAINAR,TAILFIN AND THE FUSELAGE IS REINFORCED WITH STRIP-SHAPED STRUCTURE SO AS TO CONTROL VORTEXFLOW OF THE AIRCRAFT MEANWHILE THE INTERNAL CAPACITY OF THE AIR INTAKE CHANNEL IS ALSO LARGER. THROUGH SUCH IMPROVEMENTS FC1 HAS MUCH BETTER MANOEUVRABILITY AS IT STILL ADOPTS LONGITUDINAL DULEPLEX FBW SYATEMAND CONVENTIONAL MECHANICAL OPERATION FOR TRANSVERSE CONTROL IN ADDITION THE PROBLEM OF SMOKING DUE TO THE INSUFFICIENT AIR INTAKE WILL DISAPPEAR AFTER SUCH IMPROVEMENTS.
HOWEVER CHINA IS VERY MUCH CONCERNED THAT PAKISTAN MAY REDUCE ITS ORDER OF FC1 FIGHTERS AND TURN TO PROCURE F-16 IN TERMS OF FIRE CONTROL RADAR INSTALLED ON BOARD THE COMPETITION BETWEEN RUSSIAN PHAZOTRON AND ITALIAN GALILEO AVIONICA IS BECOMING SO FIERCE THAT BOTH SIDES ARE ATTEMPTING TO LOWER THE OFFER PRICE.
A PHAZOTRON SOURCE TOLD KANWA THAT THE TENDERING PRICE OF KAPYO-F PHASED ARRAY RADAR IS ONLY $1.2MILLION WHILE ITALY IS OFFERING A PRICE OF $1.6MILLION FOR THE RADAR SYSTEM BUT NOT CONFIRMED BY GALILEO AVIONICA. KANWA BELIEVES THAT THE PRICES ARE TOO LOW AND THE PRICE OF THE RADAR SHOULD BE HIGHER.
Mirko_FilipovicI haven’t seen Crocop vs Randleman, but I have seen Fedor vs Randleman.. remember when Randleman body slammed Fedor and Fedor still won after that!? I bet Fedor can take a couple of Crocops kicks!
Well i have Crocop VS Randleman I , if u want it u can PM me . Crocop was knocked out by Randleman first round by a fluke punch. Anyways a win is a win.
Yeah randleman slammed fedor, but fedor is so flexible , his body seems to have a tendency to neutralize strong hits.
Noguiera was able to take a couple of crocops kicks (which didnt land too well btw), but if Fedor receives one on his face, a left one, he is history.
I believe there are some financial issues that are restraining this fight to happen. If it happens, it will be in June. Fedor wants more money 😀
Mirko_FilipovicWell same here, i am despperately waiting for that fight . Many say it will be the fight of a lifetime. Never have 2 opponents so fierce , faced each other in a PRIDE fight before.
As much as Mirko has improved in the last fights (if u notice he has submitted and punched his oppoennts to KO, and no longer be considered as a one shot monkey with his left high kick) , i am still very doubtful of his ground game.
And we all know Fedor can wreck havoc if it goes to the ground.
Btw, whats ur opinion on Crocop vs Randleman 1 ? 😀
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