^^^^ ignore him. it is the best solution..... Actually some pakistanis laughed about this F-7 decision in the 1st 2nd page of this thread. it pissed him off
Nobody should laugh about F-7 it has proven its worth in its time, BGI is the edge of F-7's upgraded technology by far very good. So Imran Khan you should not flairup at someone if someone reads-understands JFT qualities and yet does not acknowledge then leave him be not worth quarreling with.
I have explained in detail F-16/Gripens/F-18 are not an option and would never land in BAF unless BAF wants to see itself in a position where PAF was in 90s. BAF needs to have atleast $2.4B ready to procure F-16s or Gripens and get ready for US or Swedish equipment to be thoroughly under surveillance and strict Checks. I already explained it cost Thailand around $2.4B to procure 2 AWE&C along with 12 Gripens how is it BAF would ever acquire 18 Gripens or F-16s for $1B impossible even if those F-16s are out of reserve stocks.
That person is not understanding that Egypt Air Force or any other Air Force would opt JFT Block II not Block I it is what PAF inducted and would be upgraded to Block II in time but replacement would not come soon.
JFT Block II; RD-93 or Chinese WS engine, Better Avionics, Retractable in Flight Refueller Probe or atleast Fixed RF, Radar KLJ 7, the radar is far better than any radar in F-7/A-5/Mig-21/F-4/F-5 , Variety of munitions, Capabilities A2A/A2G/AntiShip
- customizable later on ALCM less range then 300KM can be acquired Turkey is working on it could be BAF's best option., BVR SD 10-A as export, Other short range missiles. Upgrades after Block II could commence like IRST and vice versa. It has been explain in detail in JF-17 thread by others.
All in all Block II would be standard and gives a lot than what non other fighter currently in market at a reasonable price tag offers not even Mig-29 the standard mig-29 is $30M, let me tell you the mig-29s Malaysia got were $35M each and it became pain in the arse for their Air Force to maintain, BAF would acquire most definitely a squadron for the sake of commonality as they are operating even being aware of the high operational costs it is to be seen if migs come from russian air force inventory as refurbished or new ones but most likely refurbished one from russian air force inventory refurbished extended life service as being low cost alternative at $25M atleast if someone claims $15M they are fools, russian did not spare hindustan look at the aircraft carrier procurement costs $15M is a big lie and not feasible.
Reason to explain is so that major internet commando sahib can understand JFT fulfills the requirements of BAF under all circumstances in a Low Combination if even BAF pursue SU-30-35 in future for a higher end.