other than the F-16s, PAF did not have a capable enough fighter for patrolling, as the minimum requirement
in the scenario under discussion was an on-board airborne intercept radar, exceptional agility and sufficient staying power. The F-7s had reasonably good manoeuvrability but lacked an intercept radar as well as endurance, while the Mirage-III/5 were sitting ducks for the air combat mission (even though an odd squadron had been retrofitted with a first-class radar which made it fit for the night interceptor role).
http://pakteahouse.net/2009/02/12/paf-in-kargil-a-paf-warrior-speaks-out/?like=1
The author is a PAF retired Air Commodore .
in the scenario under discussion was an on-board airborne intercept radar, exceptional agility and sufficient staying power. The F-7s had reasonably good manoeuvrability but lacked an intercept radar as well as endurance, while the Mirage-III/5 were sitting ducks for the air combat mission (even though an odd squadron had been retrofitted with a first-class radar which made it fit for the night interceptor role).
http://pakteahouse.net/2009/02/12/paf-in-kargil-a-paf-warrior-speaks-out/?like=1
The author is a PAF retired Air Commodore .

those who talk about you is gay and lesbian ...........(Same rant all over in every thread)