No. 20 Squadron PAF
| No. 20 Squadron | |
|---|---|
Logo of the squadron | |
| Active | Since March 1956 (69 years, 3 months and 19 days) |
| Disbanded | 1972-1977 |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Allegiance | Pakistan Armed Forces |
| Branch | Pakistan Air Force |
| Type | Squadron |
| Role | Air Superiority |
| Part of | Central Air Command |
| Airbase | PAF Base MM Alam |
| Nickname(s) | Cheetahs |
| Motto(s) | مری نگاہ عقابی بلند ہے پرواز (Urdu for 'My aim is to fly high like the eagle') |
| Mascot(s) | Cheetah |
| Aircraft | Chengdu F-7PG |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Zulfiqar Ali Khan Sohail Aman |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | Shenyang F-6 Chengdu F-7P Chengdu F-7PG |
| Reconnaissance | Lockheed RT-33 Dassault Mirage-IIIRP |
| Trainer | Chengdu FT-7P |
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No. 20 Air Superiority Squadron nicknamed Cheetahs is a unit of the Pakistan Air Force established in 1956. It flies the Chengdu F-7PG Airguard jets and is based at PAF Base MM Alam. Initially formed as a photo reconnaissance flight at PAF Base Mauripur, the squadron has evolved over the decades, participating in significant missions and conflicts. It currently operates Chengdu F-7PG Airguard jets and is based at PAF Base MM Alam. The squadron has a rich history, including contributions to the demarcation of the China–Pakistan border, the World Bank's Indus Basin Project, and active roles in the 1965 and 1971 Indo-Pakistani wars. After being disbanded in 1972 and reactivated in 1977, the squadron transitioned through various aircraft, including the Dassault Mirage IIIRP and Shenyang F-6, before adopting the Chengdu F-7P Skybolts and later the F-7PGs. The squadron celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2008 and continues to play a vital role in PAF's operational activities and exercises.