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[bdpopeye]

I have a question. Whose F-16s are these? because I know the PAF has zero F-16s. Thank you.

 

[Mandirigma17]

I have a question. Whose F-16s are these? because I know the PAF has zero F-16s. Thank you.

Those are FA-50 Lead-In Fighter Trainers that we ordered from South Korea. The FA-50 is considered a ''mini F-16''

 

[Mandirigma17]

FA-50 Lead-In Fighter Trainers

 

[bdpopeye]

Those are FA-50 Lead-In Fighter Trainers that we ordered from South Korea. The FA-50 is considered a ''mini F-16''

Wow.. they sure look like F-16s from the top. And I know that the PAF has four FA-50s. I think 12 were ordered. And I know 8 are in service.

The PAF needs a light attack aircraft like these;


A-29 Super Tucanos

Or a attack helicopter like this.

The new Z-19E is an export version of Chinese attack helicopter Z-19 and developed by Harbin Aircraft Industrial Corporation.

The helicopter can provide offensive air support and destroy the armored vehicles of any potential enemy with its “air-to-surface” armament including anti-tank missiles, a 23mm cannon and other weapons. It also has gun pods and can carry air-to-air missiles, and its tandem-seated cockpit is armored.

 

[Mandirigma17]

Yes, 12 were ordered and the last 4 units will be delivered by June or July this year (2017). PAF is planning to expand the FA-50 fleet to 24, and take note these jets will not be our De facto multi-role fighters. Currently we are still selecting the best possible MRF for PAF. Strong contenders are the F-16, F-18, Gripen, and MIG-29. Probably by 2018 or 2019 PAF will announce the sole winning candidate for the MRF project. Unfortunately, the CASA (Close Air Support Aircraft) project keeps on postponing like 10 times already since last year due to budget constraints. The Super Tucano full fills all the PAF CASA requirements but still awaiting budget approval. We are planning to buy attack helicopters for anti-tank and recon roles in HORIZON 3.

 

[Mandirigma17]

 

[Mandirigma17]

F-5 Freedom Fighter Jets

 

[Mandirigma17]

 

[Mandirigma17]

Five F-5 fighter jets of the PAF were used in the 1979 hit movie, Apocalypse Now

''You smell that? Do you smell that?... Napalm, son. Nothing else in the world smells like that. I love the smell of napalm in the morning.'' - Lt. Col. Bill Kilgore

 

[Mandirigma17]

PAF operated almost 50+ F-86 Sabre jets from the late 50s to the late 70s

 

[Mandirigma17]

Pics of different PAF aircraft in the past

 

[Mandirigma17]

 

[Mandirigma17]

The forgotten heroes of the Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea (PEFTOK)

 

[Mandirigma17]

Some pics of the Feb, 22-26, 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution that toppled former late dictator Ferdinand Marcos

 

[Mandirigma17]

Some pics of the 1987-1989 Coup d'etats. Former President Cory Aquino survived seven bloody coup attempts

 

[Mandirigma17]

Past and present aircraft of the Presidential Airlift Wing

 

[Mandirigma17]

The only operational FV432 APC converted to mortar carrier

PA still uses around 10 locally upgraded Ferret armored recon cars

 

[Mandirigma17]

MPAC mk.3 now delivered to the Philippine Navy. They will be armed with a .50 cal mini Typhoon RCWS and Spike ER launchers. ASM will be installed to other MPAC mk.3s in the future

 

[Bombardier]

More great photos guys

I spent may happy times in this vehicle although mine was a command post not a mortar section

 

[BravoZulu]

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FF1052, USS Knox.....was a regular sight in my trips into SEA during the 70's, 80's