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No. 16 Squadron PAF
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No. 16 Squadron, nicknamed the Black Panthers, is a multi-role squadron of the Pakistan Air Force's Northern Air Command. It is currently based at Minhas Airbase and operates the PAC JF-17 Thunder multi-role jets.[2]
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No. 16 Squadron Black Panthers | |
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![]() Crest of the No.16 Squadron of Pakistan Air Force | |
Active | 1957 – Present |
Disbanded | 1963-1971 |
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Type | Fighter squadron |
Role | Multi-role |
Part of | Northern Air Command |
Airbase | PAF Base Minhas |
Nickname(s) | Black Panthers |
Motto(s) | دلیر و درشت (Persian: Brave & Big) |
Mascot(s) | A Black panther |
Aircraft | JF-17 Thunder Block 3 |
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Insignia | |
Identification symbol | A Black Panther decal on the tail.[1] |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | Nanchang A-5C (1983–2011) |
Fighter | F-86F Sabre (1957–1972) Shenyang F-6 (1982–1983) JF-17A Thunder (2011–2023) JF-17C Thunder (2023–Present) |
Trainer | JF-17B Thunder |
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