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Dear All, if this has been posted previously, I apologize, but I did not see it in the forum. It is an interesting read. https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2022/01/16/can-pakistan-counter-indias-new-s-400-air-defense-system/

Hi, this is an interesting video on the SAAF Cheetah aircraft. The PAF should have implemented this upgrade paired with the Klimov RD33/93 engine. But that time has passed. My apologies if this has been posted earlier.

Hi, these are very interesting articles and videos on the Gripen E. I hope we find out more details on the JF-17-B3 soon. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/39081/swedens-bigger-badder-gripen-fighter-packs-a-lot-of-punch-in-an-incredibly-efficient-package

Hi, this is a related article to the topic at hand. https://www.defensenews.com/industry/techwatch/2020/06/26/turkeys-chronic-engine-problem-is-harming-defense-projects-warn-officials/

Hi, this post is more for Mr. MK. He has advocated getting the JH-7B, I also agree with his train of thought that the PAF and PN needs a heavy air strike element. This would give the JH-7B a long range capability to defend itself. The M3/5 are good strike platforms, but are in dire need of...

Hi, I have a question. If you notice the exhaust nozzle covers for the RD-93 the seem to be rusty colored and dirty. The exhaust nozzle covers for an F-16/15/18 are very clean and have a titanium/platinum color. Can someone kindly please explain why the RD-93 exhaust nozzle covers look so...

Hi, the Cheetah which is a derivative of the Kfir, and the Kfir is still alive and kicking. The airframe of PAF's Mirages can be brought to 0 hours and modified. But is it is a matter of cost. $$$...

Hi, once again, and as Mr. MK has said many times. That has got to be the ugliest paint job in the world.

Hi, I specifically also remember reading in Janes Defense Weekly a couple of years ago that the JF-17B had a slightly longer wingspan, fuselage, and a larger radome. But JDW could be wrong also. Thanks for the correction.

Hi, this article states the following: "According to AVIC, the 14.26 m long JF-17B has an increased wingspan of 9.465 m compared to the single seat version's 8.5 m wingspan, and a reduced height of 4.598 m." I also read the same in a Janes Defense Weekly article a year or so ago...

Hi, the JF-17 Block 3 will probably be based on the JF-17B, which has a longer wing span. Now these are my thoughts only... Since the JF-17 Block 3 will have longer wings it should be able to carry dual racks. It probably will not have additional hard points on the wing, as there will be no...

Hi, exactly... Notice the front cockpit canopy, it is not even a one piece wrap around glass peice. Really bad photo shop!

Hi, and to follow up on Mr. MastanKhan's point, the Indian Navy is still a force to be reckoned with. They have a massive edge in SAMs and air defence capabilities. Most of these missiles will be shot down. The IN has invested heavily in intercepting anti-ship missiles...

Hi, I wanted to expand on Mr. MK's point. Switching over to a new production process does not happen over night. You have to upgrade machines, blueprints, manufacturing processes, set up new quality control processes and most importantly, train your staff in these new procedures. In addition...

Dear moderators, can we kindly please close down some of these threads. We have had hundreds of pages of discussions across numerous threads arguing over and over a mute and dead point. Unless the PAF releases proof, we will never know for sure. I understand the PAF cannot release some...

Hi, one key point in the link above is the following: "The PAF ordered four Erieyes in 2005, and these were delivered during 2009-11. Under Project Vision, initiated in 2000, the PAF has built up its own indigenous C4I system couple with surveillance systems and surface-to-air weapons...

Hi, I wanted to politely add some commentary to the above point. Hypersonic missiles have a low-high-low flight pattern. The reason for flying high is firstly the ramjet engine kicks in, but secondly establishing a kill zone from which the target cannot escape. If you think of a missile...

Hi, this is an interesting read on the new AAMs and the JF-17. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-07/chinese-missiles-are-transforming-balance-of-power-in-the-skies

Hi, in addition, the Tejas will have a proven AESA soon. Pakistan needs to seriously accelerate the development of the Block III. https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/india/press-release/successful-flight-tests-active-array-radar-offered-thales-hal-its-tejas-mk1a-lca