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Hi, one has to look at this from a realistic point of view and not an emotional point of view. The realistic point of view is based on assessing the current administration of Pakistan, and also the financial independence and economic stability of Pakistan. To be blunt and to the point, the...

Hi, if the PAF can induct a ramjet powered SD-10 that would be amazing. I recall reading an article way back in the early 90s, in which it mentioned the USAF had secretly tested a ramjet powered AMRAAM in the first gulf war against the Iraqi AF. A ramjet version would be very long ranged...

Hi, I am assuming the weight has been cut down on this iteration of the SD-10(b or c?). The question is, is it light enough to be carried on the wingtip stations of the JF-17. Also I am curious if the PAF has inducted the initial SD-10 version, or are waiting for the SD-10B? Can anyone...

Hi, does the Bar Association of Pakistan not have any ethical requirements? Any other country would have stipped this person of his license to practice law. Sherry Rehman ineligible to become Pakistani Ambassador since she is ‘anti-Islam’ – The Express Tribune Sherry...

Hi Mr. Zarvan, I salute your enthusiasm, but one also has to be a bit more balanced in their commentary. The "enemy" is not going to be sitting around either, they will be upgrading their inventory also. I personally have never referred to anyone as the "enemy", but I assume you are referring...

Hi, does this not contradict persistent rumours that the Block 2 radar will an AESA radar?

Dear Moderators, can we please bring this debate back on topic, "Exports of JF-17". This is not an LCA versus whatever debate. It is sad to see all debates degenerate into these childish rants. Now, getting back on topic. Does anyone have more details of the JDW article on the JF-17...

Hi, the F-16s and J-10B are considered the heavier end for the PAF, as it is all relative. However, overall these two planes are medium weight. I agree the JF-17 needs a much more powerful engine; it is to smokey, and underpowered. We all have heard rumors of the WS-13B, or the RD-33 Sea...

Hi Mr. Epinephrine, kindly please note that the JF-17 was designed from the onset to be a light-weight fighter, whereas the F-16 is a medium weight fighter. The JF-17 currently has an engine with max thrust of ~18K lbs, whereas the F-16s engine is 29K-32K lbs. Hence, the difference in...

Hi, I honestly think this whole JF-17 crash thing is being blown out of proportion. To put it plain and simple, crashes happen, that is part of flying. The JF-17 first flew way back in 2003, having a single crash after all the developement, current flight testing, and operating 2 squadrons is...

Hi Mr. Sapper, I was unaware that the SAAB 2000 had a longer loiter time than the EMB-145. The PAF made the right choice then. I guess it is my personal bias towards a big fancy jet, getting in the way.

Hi Mr. RaptorRX707, the F-16 pilot seat is angled quite a bit, and the pilot is quasi-lying down. In addition, in order to take advantage of the bubble canopy view, there is a need to have a sidestick. This might not be the case for the JF-17 pilot seat.

Hi, kindly please also note in the slides displayed by Mr Tempest, that the air to air mission of the JF-17 includes dual rack BVR stations. So it is true the JF-17 can carry dual rack BVRs in the innermost wing stations.

Hi, the JF-17 ejection seat is one of the best out there, made by Martin Baker. In a previous issue of Air Forces Monthly, there was a special on the JF-17. In it was a section on the ejection seat. It mentioned the PAF had specifically selected the Martin Baker PK16LE carbon/fiber alloy seat...

Hi, the ERIEYE is a good acquisition for the PAF and looks really nice. However, I just wish the PAF had selected the Embraer 145RJ or even better the Embraer 195. These jets have more space, better range, payload, and speed. Most importantly, they would have allowed for the PAF ERIEYEs to be...

Hi Mr. Sani, 2016 is to far away to really conjure up what the JF-17 will incorporate. But reading the article just posted by Mr. RaptorRX707, the Block II, if it contains an AESA, inflight refueling, IRST, and a thrust vectoring engine, that will be amazing. This warbird is really coming...

Hi, there is also no mention of a new engine, potentially the WS-13. I guess, it is safe to assume the RD-93 will still be the engine of choice? I am hearing conflicting reports, as rumor has it the WS-13 is ready for fullscale production in 2012.

Hi Mr. Areesh, there is no need to reply to childish posts from other members. The JF-17 has matured into a decent light weight fighter. In addition, it gives the PAF a level of independence it never had before.

Hi, all testing in the initial stages is done with dummy missiles, whether AAM, AShM, etc. One has to find out the effect of the missile on the handling of the plane, the effect on drag, thrust, turning degrees. I am sure simultaneous ground tests that check the integration of the missile...

Energy requirement: Pakistan to buy two nuclear power plants from China – The Express Tribune Energy requirement: Pakistan to buy two nuclear power plants from China Joint study will be conduc*ted to finali*se modifi*cation*s in plant design. By Zafar Bhutta Published: November...