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Iraq orders an additional 12 Super Mushshak aircraft according to DGPR PAF
10 May, 2024: Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force met with a high level delegation headed by Lieutenant General (Special Forces) Ahmed Dawood Salman, General Secretary of MoD, Iraq and Lieutenant General (Pilot) Shehab Jahid Ali, Commander of Iraqi Air Force.
The meeting underscored the commitment to bolster cooperation between the two brotherly nations, with primary focus on training and advancements in the aviation industry. General Secretary of MoD, Iraq and Commander of Iraqi Air Force lauded the innovative strides & indigenization efforts of the Pakistan Air Force under the current leadership. They also commended the professionalism of PAF and appreciated Pakistan's efforts in promoting regional peace. During the meeting Chief of the Air Staff reiterated PAF's unwavering support in enhancing the capacity of the Iraqi Air Force, offering comprehensive training programs ranging from foundational to tactical levels for Iraqi pilots. The Air Chief assured the Iraqi dignitaries that PAF would continue to provide training and technical support to Iraqi Air Force in meeting its air power requirements. Plans were also discussed for training Iraqi aircrew at the prestigious Flying Instructors School, enabling them to become Qualified Flying Instructors and training of Iraqi officers at College of Air Defence. Emphasizing on the tangible support extended by PAF, the Air Chief noted the recent delivery of 12 Super Mushshak trainer aircraft to the Iraqi Air Force, with approvals in place for the forthcoming delivery of an additional 12 aircraft. The commanders also agreed to explore further avenues of cooperation including the JF-17 program paving the way for a high-level delegation from Iraq to visit Pakistan in the near future.
The visit of Chief of the Air Staff to Iraq marks a significant milestone in the longstanding partnership between Pakistan & Iraq, promising mutual growth and collaboration in the realm of aviation. The shared commitment to excellence and professionalism sets the stage for a robust and enduring alliance between the two nations.
10 May, 2024: Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force met with a high level delegation headed by Lieutenant General (Special Forces) Ahmed Dawood Salman, General Secretary of MoD, Iraq and Lieutenant General (Pilot) Shehab Jahid Ali, Commander of Iraqi Air Force.
The meeting underscored the commitment to bolster cooperation between the two brotherly nations, with primary focus on training and advancements in the aviation industry. General Secretary of MoD, Iraq and Commander of Iraqi Air Force lauded the innovative strides & indigenization efforts of the Pakistan Air Force under the current leadership. They also commended the professionalism of PAF and appreciated Pakistan's efforts in promoting regional peace. During the meeting Chief of the Air Staff reiterated PAF's unwavering support in enhancing the capacity of the Iraqi Air Force, offering comprehensive training programs ranging from foundational to tactical levels for Iraqi pilots. The Air Chief assured the Iraqi dignitaries that PAF would continue to provide training and technical support to Iraqi Air Force in meeting its air power requirements. Plans were also discussed for training Iraqi aircrew at the prestigious Flying Instructors School, enabling them to become Qualified Flying Instructors and training of Iraqi officers at College of Air Defence. Emphasizing on the tangible support extended by PAF, the Air Chief noted the recent delivery of 12 Super Mushshak trainer aircraft to the Iraqi Air Force, with approvals in place for the forthcoming delivery of an additional 12 aircraft. The commanders also agreed to explore further avenues of cooperation including the JF-17 program paving the way for a high-level delegation from Iraq to visit Pakistan in the near future.
The visit of Chief of the Air Staff to Iraq marks a significant milestone in the longstanding partnership between Pakistan & Iraq, promising mutual growth and collaboration in the realm of aviation. The shared commitment to excellence and professionalism sets the stage for a robust and enduring alliance between the two nations.
There is a very high chance the PF-X or a Block IV Thunder will feature a lot of Turkish origin sensors and weaponry. The recent joining of the Gokdogan and FAAZ projects is a testimony that the PAF wants to produce BVR missiles inhouse.
The Ozgur project will provide the avionics (MC, FCC, IFF, (FE)EWS, MFDs etc) and the radar will be very close to the MURAD fitted in the Akinci because of the similar shape of the radome.
PF-X might very well be a 4.75 generation lightweight fighter too small to have an IWB but will carry 2 BVR missiles conformally under its belly like the KF-21, powered by a WS-13E or WS-19, with an avionics and sensor suite of Turkish origin (Murad AESA, Karat IRST, Toygun EOTS, EODAS IRIS-300) but domestically produced and weaponry which is mix of Turkish and indigenous designs.
Or it could be a medium weight fighter powered by WS-10C/15 with a small IWB. But that would make it a 5th gen fighter.
Of course all of this designed by TAI/PAC JV. " You give us the money, we'll build you a plane" - Temel Kotil
Time will tell what it'll turn out to be.
The Ozgur project will provide the avionics (MC, FCC, IFF, (FE)EWS, MFDs etc) and the radar will be very close to the MURAD fitted in the Akinci because of the similar shape of the radome.
PF-X might very well be a 4.75 generation lightweight fighter too small to have an IWB but will carry 2 BVR missiles conformally under its belly like the KF-21, powered by a WS-13E or WS-19, with an avionics and sensor suite of Turkish origin (Murad AESA, Karat IRST, Toygun EOTS, EODAS IRIS-300) but domestically produced and weaponry which is mix of Turkish and indigenous designs.
Or it could be a medium weight fighter powered by WS-10C/15 with a small IWB. But that would make it a 5th gen fighter.
Of course all of this designed by TAI/PAC JV. " You give us the money, we'll build you a plane" - Temel Kotil
Time will tell what it'll turn out to be.
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Yes, more or less PFX will fall in what you described.
Not feasible, as for that PAF is already working on J31 & maybe KAAN later on.
Fatah-II training launch was conducted recently, unclear if it's related to the recent NOTAM that was issued.
Some context: For the past couple of days there has been increased friction on the border and clashes between Afghan Taliban forces and Pakistani security forces along the border. Here's a summation of previous days events.
May 13
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