Sir,
The concept that you have mentioned has been used for a very long time but now it is diminishing.
This is because the weapons are getting more powerful and a lower payload is enough for the same amount of destruction then let say 20yrs back. The amount of error of not hitting the intended target is also not existing with the latest precision guided weapons.
Currently the task that was being done by light and medium fighters can be done by one type. If a light fighter jet has the right kind of weapons then there is no requirement of medium ones. Still the requirements of a heavy exist. This can also be taken care of if the numbers are increased hence compromising on stealth attack.
It is known that PAF requires a heavy fighter but they can not afford it. If it was affordable then F-15's would have been in PAF a long time back.
Is FC-20 a heavy? No... Is is Stealth? ... No
Sir,
If there are no restriction on F-16's then why would PAF spend $4-5 Billion + training costs (time to get expertise) on a new platform like FC-20. They can just buy 3-4 more squadrons of F-16's directly from USA or some other European Country to give a boost to the capabilities without even wasting an iota.
Lets get a reality check on F-16's that are available are mostly with GE engines. Those aircraft with PW engines will not be available till the delivery of F-35's start some time in 2020-2022.
So why should PAF wait till 2020 for getting F-16's when by that time in the same $4-5 Billion they can get JF-31's in some what same numbers (3-4 Squadrons).
Hi,
That concept has not diminished-----many of the B 52---yes B 52 bombers are going thru an upgrade--structural--engine----electronics upgrades----.
There is no such thing that a smart bomb is the solution to the problems----there is nothing as devastating as total destruction and annihilation of have 50000 lbs of destruction falling from the skies----.
And you have been mis---informed about that.
The cost on FC 20 wooul dbe half of that---because you have all the same weapons already in stock----the need for the FC 20 is its superiority due to aesa----a higher load capacity, longer time in the air and air superiority.
Pakistan needs a heavy aircraft with strike capabilities---like a JH 7 B----not expensive and can use all the weapons that are available now----a strike aircraft that will come with an aesa----strike capabilities and and can also launch BVR missiles----.
When yu are facing a navy like that of india----I would rather have a JH 7 B with 8 to 10 anti ship missiles on it than to have a JF 17 with only 2 anti ship missiles.
It is on the same principal here---families here in the U S have their cars for routine work----and for heavy work---we have personal trucks and large SUV's.
The problem here is that the frame of mind of the Pakistani has shrunk-----it is looking towards smaller things to drag larger jobs---like small motorcycles meant for 2 people are being loaded with 3--4 and 5---. Small cars meant for 4 and 5 are loaded with 6 and 7---.
That kind of mindset has creeped up in all departments of their lives----and now they believe that small is the best and small can do the job of the big and all kinds of excuses that the small is the in thing---.
The belief has become consuming that that my Chicken Little will kill your Master Blaster---and that is a fatal disease in itself----.
