In my ANZA-related post, if u notice the second picture, its from IDEX 2005. The information board in the background mentions ANZA-MK-III. Good to see its even ready for export.

There was a recent article in Urdu Jang that Pakistan is all set to test a 30km SAM.

Filipovic is that a thermal sight I see in the Anza picture posted above?? (The flash light’s reflection is right on top of it).

Anza I and II SAM

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 MK-II is a portable shoulder-fired, IR homing air defence weapon system similar to the US Stinger missiles. It has a maximum slant range of 5 kilometers, though in the future the maximum range will be increased to almost double. The Anza MK-II is an improved version of Anza MK-II, which was handed over to Pakistan Armed Forces in January 1990. The Anza MK-II was inducted in Pakistan Army in September 1994, and has been locally produced in Pakistan since October 1994. The improved version is a lightweight portable system incorporating a contact-fuse warhead. The main differences from the earlier version are in its high speed (600 M/Sec), accuracy and sustained velocity, high maneuverability and all aspect engagement capability. It can be used to target both fixed and rotary targets and the missile can be fired by a soldier either on his feet or knees. It can be launched in automatic mode as well as in manual mode. The maximum altitude gained by Anza is 4000 meters, and it can carry 550 grams of warhead explosive. Its reaction time is less than 3.5 seconds, while transition time from movement to ready for operation is less than 10 seconds. Its self-destruction time is between 14 to 18 seconds. The launch motor to have a safe distance between the gunner and the missile after it is released has a jettison/separation characteristics. The total length of the missile with launch motor is 147-7 mm and its weighs 10.68 kg. The operating time of ground battery is more than 50 seconds, and the operating temperature range is between minus 40 centigrade to plus 55 centigrade.

During the Kargil war Anza got the world’s attention by downing an Indian MiG. Has been exported to Malaysia after the Kargil conflict.

Any new info on the Mk III ?? I have only found scant mentions in a few articles but never any picture or specs.

Grease blamed for planes fire drama

MAINTENANCE failures have been linked to a series of dramatic fires on passenger jets after they landed at Manchester Airport, a report reveals.

Engineers used the wrong kind of grease, and too much, in replacing wheel assemblies on the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) jets, say investigators.

It resulted in four separate undercarriage fires – three of them at Manchester Airport and one at Toronto in Canada – shortly after the new Boeing 777 planes touched down.

The heat caused by hard braking on landing appears to have caused the grease to catch fire. Each aircraft was carrying more than 300 passengers. No-one was hurt in any of the incidents.

At Manchester, firefighters were scrambled to the scene and used foam to extinguish the fires, which happened within days of each other.

Transport Department investigators were called after the last two fires – on consecutive days – at Manchester on June 8 and 9. The M.E.N. reported at the time how the probe was launched.

Dangerous

Airport chiefs insisted then that there was no risk to passengers or crew. But one source told the M.E.N.: “It had the potential to be dangerous. The aircraft’s fuel tanks in the wings were virtually empty – actually more dangerous than if full.

“Aviation fuel is very difficult to ignite, whereas fumes in an empty tank are actually explosive.”

Another source insisted it was merely a glitch because the airline introduced the 777s only in March. Now PIA has changed to the correct type of grease and engineers have replaced all the wheel assemblies on its fleet of 777s that were originally replaced using the incorrect lubricant.

The airline has also stopped using the old grease on all its other aircraft, including Boeing 747s, while the engineering department, based in Karachi, has agreed to minimise the amount of grease it uses.

The maintenance failures and the airline’s subsequent action are highlighted in a report by the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) of the Transport Department and seen by the M.E.N.

Nobody at PIA, the largest Manchester-based foreign airline at 29 flights a week, was available for comment.

http://www.manchesteronline.co.uk/news/s/131/131364_grease_blamed_for_planes_fire_drama.html

Pakistan dispatches relief goods for Sri Lanka tidal wave victims

ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 : The government of Pakistan on Monday dispatched relief goods relief package for the earthquake victims of Sri Lanka, keeping in view the tragic loss of lives and property in the country, caused by earthquake and tidal waves.

Under the package, relief goods comprising tents, medicines, drinking water and food items have been sent to Sri Lanka.

Realizing the humanitarian crisis in Southeast Asia following the tidal waves and earthquake that killed at least 14000 people, the Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz had directed the concerned authorities to immediately send relief goods to Sri Lanka.

A plane of Pakistan Army C-130 carrying the relief goods left for Sri Lanka from Chaklala Airbase. The government of Pakistan took immediate action and dispatched relief goods in response to Colombo’s request.

http://www.pakistanlink.com/Headlines/Dec04/27/08.htm

Here is a maritime strike Mirage V PA. Notice the orange jumpsuit of the pilot. It facilitates search and rescue in case the aircraft is lost at sea.

When our Illustrious Mods do get their powers, they might consider eliminating that “LCA vs FC-1” flamebait that Hamburger dug up from the crypt in another one of his endless attempts to get attention and be “cute.”

That thread was last replied to in January, 2002, before he dug it up :rolleyes:

Well that is the sole reason for Burger boy’s existence. One flame here, another there. That’s his fetish…his way to get kicks.

And what the hell is the point of this stupid thread??? 😡

There are plenty of FC-1 vs. LCA threads on this forum. Why did this guy have to show up with one from DefenceTalk.com ??? :confused: 😡

Part IV of the V part installment is now published:

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The FC-1/JF-17 ‘Thunder’ – The roles of the JF-17 for the PAF and PLAAF [ Part 4 ]
By Amjad Afaf

The roles of the JF-17 for the PAF and PLAAF
In virtually every static display JF-17 mock-ups were featured in air to air configuration, with four AAMs (Air to Air Missiles) two for BVR-AAMs and two WVR-AAMs along with two drop tanks. Significantly enough the JF-17’s first mock-up also exhibited mock-ups of PL-12/SD-10 (China’s first active radar homing BVR-AAM) which was solid and final confirmation that a modern higher performance BVR-combat capability was a primary requirement. Though a multi-role configuration has not been displayed (with air to surface munitions) such a configuration is inevitable.

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Definitely the C-803.