If export variant has 30 percent less range, shouldn't it be smaller in size? It would require less fuel anyways. And there are many reasons to go for it in that case I.e. cost, weight etc if it serves the purpose in matching Indian BVR's. Also its entirely possible that we can have a mixed...
One thing I find amusing is the assumption by people here that every part of Pakistan is covered by AD. With my very limited knowledge I believe that:
1. We only have point defence AD systems protecting critical installations
2. I don't believe we have any system to counter a Mach 3 aerial...
And the trajectory shows that path was pre planned. Maybe the path was pre programmed and missile was fired accidently during some exercise. If it is the case, than this can be a possible attack route by Indians in case of conflict. It should be beneficial to us knowing that.
It seems Indians did warn us and that's why we behaved with restraint. DG ISPR said that Indians need to explain. And they did just that. I see no controversy or weakness there. Somehow it gives assurance that protocols worked during a crisis to contain it. I am not claiming anything just...