The matra Super 530 were from the Qatar stocks, adquired with the dozen (or so) F-1EDA F-1DDA adquired in 1999, with aditional engines, spares, and 50 Matra super 530.

But only were used temporaly for the F-1EDA only, not by the others mirage F-1C, CE, EE, or the new F-1M.

So, the only AAM misiles was prácticaly the AIM-9 Sidewinder first 2 in the wingtips, but later another two under the wings (a la greek F-1CG)

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First JF-17 Thunder fighter plane handed over to PAF
Updated at: 1325 PST, Monday, November 23, 2009
ISLAMABAD: The first state of the art JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter plane produced in Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) Kamra handed over to Pakistan Air Force.

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani was the chief guest at the rolling out which held at Pakistan Aeronautical Complex at Kamra.

“On this historic occasion, I congratulate the nation as JF-17 is not only a PAF programme but a national project. This day will be remembered as a landmark in the history of Pakistan,” he said.

PM said PAF has repeatedly proved equal to the task even in the most challenging times, measuring up to the expectations of the nation in safeguarding the sacred soil and skies of Pakistan. In the recent drive against militants, PAF side by side with Pak Army is endeavouring to root out terrorism from the country, the premier said.

“I am grateful to our Chinese friends for providing PAF the required technical assistance for the programme,” Gilani said.

Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani, Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman and Chinese ambassador were also present in the ceremony.

Later, talking to media, Prime Minister Gilani said there are only 34 politicians among 8,000 NRO beneficiaries. He said all dictators including Pervez Musharraf used name of accountability for passing time. Replying to a question about Kerry-Lugar bill, prime minister said there is excellent relationship between government and army.

http://www.thenews.com.pk/updates.asp?id=92040

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La Armada se adiestra en el lanzamiento real de misiles antiaéreos

Estos ejercicios forman parte del adiestramiento operativo

Las fragatas F-80 “Numancia” y “Victoria” han realizado con resultado satisfactorio un ejercicio de lanzamiento de misiles antiaéreos los días 7 y 8 de noviembre en el Golfo de Cádiz.

Durante el ejercicio cada fragata ha lanzado dos misiles antiaéreos de medio alcance Standard SM1 sobre modernos blancos aéreos teledirigidos CHUKAR III.

La fragata “Numancia”, a su vez, sirvió como plataforma para el lanzamiento y control de los citados blancos, los cuales hicieron varias pasadas “de ataque” a baja cota sobre las dos fragatas que reaccionaron “en defensa propia” con sus sistemas de armas.

Estos lanzamientos se encuadran dentro de las actividades de preparación de la Flota. Estos ejercicios son programados con regularidad como parte del adiestramiento operativo de las unidades y tienen como objetivo adiestrar a las dotaciones de los buques y comprobar sus sistemas de armas.

http://www.armada.mde.es/ArmadaPortal/page/Portal/ArmadaEspannola/conocenos_noticias/00_noticias/2009/11/NT-242-LANMIS_es;jsessionid=pXRSK61YWVBp0vQHyZFpV3P61QzQGHFQnxTnpXG4BnkJw1ybJDQQ!-46900917?_selectedNodeID=286038&_pageAction=selectItem&_selectedNodeID=286038&_pageAction=selectItem

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Yes, I knew the Orao with AGM-65.

But if you can read the International Air Power Review Volumen 8, page 84, it´s said: “…. MiG-21 made sweeps over the Croat capital of Zabreb and, on 7 October, a very precise attack was launched on the Presidential Palace with infra-red guided AGM-65 Maverick misiles, belived to hav been fired from a MiG-29. Croatian President Franjo Tudjman, was oly a few feet away from the impact area but surived….”

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Any more images of these Hinds?

Sorry, I haven´t any more…

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