Arsalan
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PAF will need new engines as JF-17 will form the backbone of PAF. ACM Rao said recently:
Referring to the induction of the JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft co-produced with China, Suleman said the PAF plans to eventually induct up to 250 planes, making it the backbone of its inventory.
However, there was still a requirement for a more advanced fighter aircraft, as the PAF prepares to counter the future edge the IAF may acquire once it completes the planned purchase of 126 MMRCAs, the air chief maintained.
Pakistan Air Force to induct four midair refuellers next year | Sindh Today - Online News
thats how i think it will go,
forming it the back bone is inevitable! with JF17 being an economic home made option it is sureely here to be the main stay against indian superiority. for this to happen we will surely be going for upgrades including engines, avionics and radar. as the potential of the plane reflects that it can undergo these modification without causing much problems to main design they are sure to happen. for the engine part, it does not seem to be comming before third block, more because of time factor then availability,,
anyways thanks for your reference post!
regards!