That makes more sense as we had new squadrons that were stood up as JF-17s were inducted, like the Minhasians. PAF will see a decline in numbers as better aircraft are inducted. Still the issue is lead times. No new block 3s on the Kamra floor so ramp up will take time. Also I guess not much in...
Could be, maybe 14 includes damaged as well. Regardless it's utter incompetence and there is no opsec reason to hide the numbers. Infact should be open process so the tax payers know exactly what happened and people held responsible. Hiding the dmg is just an attempt to sweep the issue under the...
A $100mm jet is more cost effective than a $200mm one. Neither is cheap. Cost effective is what Thunder is, ie brings a subset of capabilities at a lower price point then it's competition.
PS everyone already knows that. But if you want to sell it as a budget fighter, it at least sounds better...
Mainwali AFB attack allegedly destroyed aircraft 14 aircraft including Mushshak, K-8s, & 3 x F-7s and a fuel dump that caused a lot of collateral damage as well.
Don't think I buy that given that he is the guy that went to his village in a AW139 with red carpets. Spoke to his unprofessional behavior even back then.
Please watch the latest episode of WSK. Leaked from within the PAF. Many of us thought he was not deserving to of the office, and now it's in the open.