The F-16’s provided by USA are not older block 50’s but newer block 52 + (plus).
The older PAF F-16’s A/B block 15 OCU , after MLU (Mid Life Upgrade) will be 80% capable as newer C/D block 52+ and these are older A/B’s are better dog fighters than newer C/D, which is more inclined towards Air to Ground role.
The Super Viper Block 70 offered to IAF will be almost same to UAE’s Block 60. PAF pilots have already flown the UAE-AF F-16 E/F block 60. So Practically speaking, PAF knows the enemy’s machine already as it flies them from own arsenal and has flown newest versions too (Turkey, Egypt,own block 52+ and UAE). This doesnt give IAF any remarkable edge over PAF.
Not many people know this but, after Mumbai aftermath, on 13 december 2008, A pair of IAF SU-30 MKI, were intercepted by 2 F-16 A Block 15 of PAF and one F-16 achieved a missile lock on MKI and the MKI disengaged. The proof was the gun-camera shot and was shown to US also. Later in Media, the talks by Indian media about Surgical strikes in Pakistan died down. I think this incident speaks volumes about a deadly machine in capable hands.
Thanks for the elaboration. But according to my research, Block 52 F-16s were developed in 1990 and they did not have any upgraded technology after that.
If the video of that incident is made public, it will definitely be a big embarrassment for India.