DacterSaab
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Sancho if we study the map of current Indian Airforce bases we will notice that the MKIs can't be based too close to the borders so we are dependent on Mig-21s for A2A missions which will be replaced by LCAs and Mig27s and JAGs for A2G missions which should be replaced by MMRCA winner. Rafale in it's current version fits the bill perfectly but looses badly on industrial grouds where EF offer is much sweeter and lets not forget in the a fighter purchase is always a political decision
As far as I understand RCS will make a huge difference when fighters are based along the borders and conduct missions in the vicinity here EF has the upper hand also if we are partners we can develop the future capabilities atleast for our fighters and the developers would join in to help reduce the cost.
So i dont see why you are so insistent on current capabilities which will change in the coming years. Our Mig-29s have acquired Ground attack capability now and they were purchased in the 80s.
Potentially the EF is an excellent A2A fighter capable of A2G capabilities so it suits the mindset of our airforce which are Primarily an A2A force not taking A2G work that seriously. Also against some 3000 chinese aircrafts and 400 some PAF aircrafts. I wouldn't blame anyone If even the airforce think they need EFs to Add muscle to our MKI and FGFA fleet.
Also lets not forget that a fighter purchase is always a political decision. So far it doesn't make much difference which jet is chosen I'm happy with the selection process cause we'll get the best from the available list.
But I'm keeping my fingers crossed this is India anythings possible remember the aerial tanker deal I wouldn't be surprised IF EF is chosen then the deal is cancelled due to cost and we end up buying 126 MIG-35s with Zuk-AE and 3d TVC very capable machines. we all remember the aerial tanker deal don't we
As far as I understand RCS will make a huge difference when fighters are based along the borders and conduct missions in the vicinity here EF has the upper hand also if we are partners we can develop the future capabilities atleast for our fighters and the developers would join in to help reduce the cost.
So i dont see why you are so insistent on current capabilities which will change in the coming years. Our Mig-29s have acquired Ground attack capability now and they were purchased in the 80s.
Potentially the EF is an excellent A2A fighter capable of A2G capabilities so it suits the mindset of our airforce which are Primarily an A2A force not taking A2G work that seriously. Also against some 3000 chinese aircrafts and 400 some PAF aircrafts. I wouldn't blame anyone If even the airforce think they need EFs to Add muscle to our MKI and FGFA fleet.
Also lets not forget that a fighter purchase is always a political decision. So far it doesn't make much difference which jet is chosen I'm happy with the selection process cause we'll get the best from the available list.
But I'm keeping my fingers crossed this is India anythings possible remember the aerial tanker deal I wouldn't be surprised IF EF is chosen then the deal is cancelled due to cost and we end up buying 126 MIG-35s with Zuk-AE and 3d TVC very capable machines. we all remember the aerial tanker deal don't we