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No.17 Sqn F-6 flight lines. No.17 Sqn was
re-equipped with F-7PG in 2001.
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F-6 crew preparing rocket pod for a mission.
No.17 Sqn's F-6 cockpit.
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F-6 undergoing major structural overhaul at
F-6 Rebuild Factory, PAC Kamra.
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F-6 had one round air intake in the nose.
It was seperated from inside for each drwaing
air to each WP-6 engine. |
F-6 had six under-wing store stations, 2x for
PL-2/Aim-9 Air-Air missiles, 2x for unguided rocket
launchers and 2x for 500kg drop tanks.
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PAF inducted F-6 as primary air superiority fighter in 1966. During the 1971 war it was credited with atleast 10 air kills. |
High-angle shot of F-6s swept-back wings. |
All round view of F-6 aircraft. |
F-6 was powered by two Wopen-6 turbojets
each rated at 5,730 lb st (25.49 kN) dry and
7,165 lb st (31.87 kN) with afterburning. |
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Closeup of F-6's 3x 30mm guns. These 30mm cannon give stopping power making it useful in ground attack missions. |
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F-6 had a combat radius of 685km with
typical weapon load and two drop tanks. |
No.15 Sqn F-6 on the runway. |
Combat Commanders School (CCS) F-6
parked at the squadron tarmac.
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No.23 Sqn F-6 parked at static display
at Masroor base - 7 Sep 1996. |
No.23 Sqn F-6 firing cannons. The unit has the honour of flying F-6 since its
arrival till its last day in service ie 30th Dec 1965-27th Mar 2002. |
No.19 OCU F-6 on the takeoff roll.
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Vintage picture of F-6 during maintenance. |
F-6 being opened up for maintenance. |
No.15 Sqn "Cobras" F-6 formation.
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CCS F-6 during a strafing run. |
F-6 box formation flying over Skesar. |
Three F-6s
flying over horizon.
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No.15 Sqn F-6 formation flying over a valley. |
Top to Bottom: F-6 Tails of No.25,15 and 26 Sqn.
During the prime of its career in early 80s, F-6 was
serving in 7 squadrons in PAF. |
No.19 Sqn F-6 prior to banner shooting. |
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