Only trully powerful PAF aircrafts are 18 F-16 block 52.
I suppose it
appears that the
only truly powerful aircraft in the PAF inventory is the Block 52. But it's important to point out that this perception is based on a commercial guess.
In reality, the insides of the PAF inventory are atrociously clandestine for one to make an educated, well-informed guess about powerful aircrafts including the Block-52.
So basically IDAF outnumbers PAF by 5:1? and still the fanboys dream on
The PAF has always been intended, from the day of it's birth, to face an adversary which would numercially be superior to its size. Against our traditional adversary, the ratio has been 5:1. Only recently I think, the ratio is down to 3:1. But regardless even in times of 5:1, the PAF has resiliently negated the 'numerical' advantage assertion. That is mighty impressive and enahnces upon their skills to size limitations and deterrence capabilties.
PAF is not interested in fighting IDAF unless our core interests are threatened by IDAF.
but its fun to study such a scenario
There was once a scenario where the IDAF was, let's just say, interested in the
core'est interest of Pakistan. But even then, given all the resources including the twin-engined F-15s, the 'interest' swiftly faded away. It would really be unjust and unwise to ascertain that the PAF had no role, whatsoever, on that facade.
Not to discredit the IDAF, regardless of the technological and numerical advantage one may perceive, the PAF's deterrance capability speaks volumes.
On topic, I'm very much glad to see the RSAF finally reaching this sort of parity with the IDAF. It was long over due.