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Obviously, AIM-120D hasn't a Ramjet engine, but has the same one as that of AIM-120C7...
Many Chinese military fans were shocked, and found that they had overestimated the range of AIM-120D...
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I thinks AIM-120D and AIM-120C7 are the same missiles with alternate names
AIM-120D for AIM-120C8

here about from Wikipedia source with no reference of AIM-120C7 only AIM-120D is quoted quoted in that article
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AIM-120_AMRAAM#Air-to-air_missile_versions
The AIM-120D is an upgraded version of the AMRAAM with improvements in almost all areas, including 50% greater range (than the already-extended range AIM-120C-7) and better guidance over its entire flight envelope yielding an improved kill probability (Pk). Raytheon began testing the D model on August 5, 2008, the company reported that an AIM-120D launched from an F/A-18F Super Hornet passed within lethal distance of a QF-4 target drone at the White Sands Missile Range.[19] The range of the AIM-120D is classified, but is thought to extend to about 100 miles (160 km).[6]

The AIM-120D (P3I Phase 4, formerly known as AIM-120C-8) is a development of the AIM-120C with a two-way data link, more accurate navigation using a GPS-enhanced IMU, an expanded no-escape envelope, and improved HOBS (high off-boresight) capability. The AIM-120D max speed is Mach 4[7] and AIM-120D is a joint USAF/USN project, and is currently in the testing phase. The USN was scheduled to field it from 2014, and AIM-120D will be carried by all Pacific carrier groups by 2020, although the 2013 sequestration cuts could push back this later date to 2022.[20] The Royal Australian Air Force requested 450 AIM-120D missiles, which would make it the first foreign operator of the missile. The procurement, approved by the US Government in April 2016, will cost $1.1 billion and will be integrated for use on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F-35 Lightning II aircraft.[21]
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Well let's assess the chances of Russians restricting RD engines to China? It is one-in-a-few billion chance. So in other words, there is no problem. Also, local Chinese WS engines means there alternate engine soon. Also, as per some previous reports, which I don't have links to, PAF has like about a hundred RD-engines as stock.
 
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Well let's assess the chances of Russians restricting RD engines to China? It is one-in-a-few billion chance. So in other words, there is no problem. Also, local Chinese WS engines means there alternate engine soon. Also, as per some previous reports, which I don't have links to, PAF has like about a hundred RD-engines as stock.


He is talking about 3rd party export not pakistan ..

May b Russians may object to export to azerbaijan for instance
 
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Russian objects will come if the country is at odds with Russia or more likely, if they view it as part of their backyard/sphere of influence (CAS nations for example).
 
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