Argentina's Jet Fighter Replacement Options Narrow ?

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Would make good sales

 

[Echo_419]

Ayup...

Exactly saw the video 3-4 days ago

 

[OrionHunter]

Incorrect again. It is NOT Beyond Visual Range engagements that have taken the thrill out of dogfights. A dogfight or Within Visual range engagement can STILL occur even with BVR weapons present on the aircraft. Since BVR has NOTHING to do with WVR engagements.

What has taken the thrill out of the dogfight are missiles with high manoeuvrability such as the R-73, Aim-9x, A-Darter, IRIS-T combined with the helmet mounted display. Essentially they no longer require the nose to be pointed at an aircraft or such positioning to employ. Moreover, their high lethality all but ensures a kill. So, tomorrows close in combat will be at best avoided with both adversaries are carrying such weapons. Instead of rolling around in circles, aircraft will now "joust".. or run in close, fire and run away.. Because chances are if they have survived one missile by some miracle, there is another one heading for them.

Interesting read......

Striker: the hi-tech pilot helmet that's killed the aerial dogfight - Telegraph

 

[fatman17]

PK is new in this market and needs to learn the ropes fast, otherwise the well established players will continue to outbid the PK/Chinese offer. PK's best bet is with african nations where a relatively cost-efficient 3rd/4th gen aircraft can replace their obsolete mirages, MiGs etc. the south american market will be difficult to penetrate bcuz of US,UK,France strong hold. argentine will opt for russia bcuz the russians can give credit.