How many people are in the Pakistan Air Force?

, as per the International Institute for Strategic Studies, the PAF has 70,000 active-duty personnel and operates 582 aircraft. Its primary mandate and mission is “to provide, in synergy with other inter-services, the most efficient, assured and cost effective aerial defence of Pakistan.”

Who is the commander in chief of the Pakistan Air Force?

Since its establishment in 1947, the PAF has been involved in various combat operations, providing aerial support to the operations and relief efforts of the Pakistani military. Under Article 243, the Constitution of Pakistan appoints the President of Pakistan as the civilian Commander-in-Chief of the Pakistan Armed Forces.

How many IAF planes were shot down by Pakistan?

The two countries have made contradictory claims of combat losses during the war and few neutral sources have verified the claims of either country. The PAF claimed it shot down 104 IAF planes and lost 19 of its own, while the IAF claimed it shot down 73 PAF planes and lost 59.

How did the IAF contribute to the Indian-Pakistan War?

The IAF ran a larger offensive air campaign by devoting 40% of its air effort to offensive air support alone. The two countries have made contradictory claims of combat losses during the war and few neutral sources have verified the claims of either country, as is the case with most India-Pakistan conflicts.

Which is the last aircraft of Pakistan Air Force?

Equipped with Erieye radar. Three aircraft were damaged after Minhas airbase attack, of which two aircraft were repaired at PAC. Three more aircraft delivered in 2019. One aircraft lost till date. ZDK-03 Karakoram Eagle. Locally designated as Karakoram Eagle, last two were delivered in 2013.

What kind of radar does the Pakistan Air Force use?

Equipped with Erieye radar. Three aircraft were damaged after Minhas airbase attack, of which two aircraft were repaired at PAC. Three more aircraft delivered in 2019.