The Pakistan Air Force is currently equipped with 78 F16s, including 5 junior 16A / Bs (without BVR capability), 14 F16ADFs, and 41 F16A / BMULs (medium upgrade models) , 18 F16C / D. Israel's eight F16s are very advanced for Pakistan, especially the latest F16I "Thunderstorm". If you can buy F16I at a low price, it will be more cost-effective than buying the J-10.
The F16I is an improvement from the two-seater F16D, equipped with a detachable conformal fuel tank, a fire control computer made in Israel, an infrared detector, and a helmet targeting system. The radar has also been replaced by an AN / APG-68 (V) 9 multi-mode radar. The information processing speed is 5 times that of Pakistan F16C / D. The F16I has a maximum take-off weight of 23 tons (the J-10 is only 19 tons), has a strong loading capacity, and can perform long-range attack missions like heavy fighters.
The Pakistan Air Force has very limited funds available each year, so it is happy to buy advanced used fighters. According to the Pakistan Air Force's assessment, the Israeli F16I can continue to be used for at least 20 years, the transfer price is only more than 20 million US dollars, and procurement The new J-10 fighter requires about 40 million U.S. dollars, and the range and ammunition capacity of the F16I exceed that of the J-10. The air combat performance has mutual advantages.
However, Pakistan wants to buy Israel's eight water-filled F16s, and it needs the permission of the United States. At present, the United States is actively selling F16 fighters to India. In order to please India, this transaction may not be allowed.
My Two cents, This news is intended for Indians and absolutely nothing to do with Pakistan