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Every inference is based on facts, not on "intuitions".I think if you follow the J10 discussions closely you'll see that the possible J10 buy isn't purely for filling a numbers gap, but about filling a capability gap as well. I have speculated (and informed members have confirmed) that China is withholding PL15 and other tech (even for the JF-17) unless we buy the J10. If it was just a numbers gap, China could have produced additional JF17s for us.
What facts you are referring, that motivated you and some of "well-informed" members to assume that China is "withholding" PL-15 and other technology for JF-17?
Just to double the payload and slight gain in combat range do not call for induction of a new 4+ gen aircraft. (Please note combat range also depends on payload).
Russian and Chinese engines options installed on J-10C are highly unreliable. Down time and turn around time is high.
Inducting J-10C is a waste of valuable financial resource. However, if China is offering as AID package to defend CPEC, PAF will definitely welcome the kind gesture.
Scarce financial resource available to PAF must be utilized for the following:
1. Upgradation of older JF-17 fleet.
2. Production of JF-17 Block 3s
3. AvRID projects
a) Project Azm
b) Off shoot of JF-17 (twin engine and semi stealth)
c) Drones
d) Stand off weapons of higher range and precision.