Video showing a PAF pilot ejecting from a F-7P at Kamra AB just after take-off: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ke3Ws9t-KiA
On the 8th May Pakistan Air Force conducted the second test launch of Raad cruise missile from a Mirage-IIIEA. Video of this test launch can be seen here: http://www.pakdef.info/multimedia/index.html
Is there an AWACS version of it?
Jim
Yes, but that will only be revealed next 1st of April.
Nice try:)
what is the range of this missile ? any info about the powerplant ?
which platform was it tested on ?
It was tested from a Mirage-III and the range was 350 KM. The production model will have a range of 400 KM.
Sudanese Air Force K-8’s. Image courtesy of China-Defense Forum.
Did pakistan drop the italian griffo?
No. Thales right now is just supplying the RC-400/Mica for evaluation along with several other bidders. After carrying out evaluations, PAF will award the contract. If the European systems do not offer that great a leap over the Chinese ones (considering the price difference), PAF will most likely stick with the Chinese avionics.
Usman, are you the Usman Ansari who wrote an article on the JF-17 in Combat Aircraft’s latest issue ?
No. That’s another Usman.
Mirage-IIIEA
Pakistan conducted test of a new cruise missile today from an ROSE-I upgraded Mirage-IIIEA (5xx serial meaning an ex-Aussie bird): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJNppgV7tFk
great hi res pics — thanks
Additional high-resolution images from Anatolian Eagle 2007 Exercise have been added: http://www.pakdef.info/pakmilitary/airforce/gallery/index.html
Recent images of F-16’s from No. 11 “Arrows” Sqn at Anatolian Eagle 2007: http://www.pakdef.info/pakmilitary/airforce/gallery/anatolianeagle.html
JF-17 in Pakistan
JF-17s and PAF pilots/technicians prior to the Pakistan Day Parade: http://www.pakdef.info/pakmilitary/airforce/gallery/jf17.html
Two shots of Chinese AEW&C aircraft at Masroor Air Base (Karachi, Pakistan) in August 2006 .
And now Pakistan Navy is buying the HAWKEYE 2000 Airborne Early Warning (AEW) system: http://www.dsca.osd.mil/PressReleases/36-b/2007/Pakistan_07-03.pdf
Complete serial numbers PAF Mirages can be seen here: http://www.pakdef.info/pakmilitary/airforce/ac/miragetypes.html