Pfpilot
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sometimes i dont get somethings, like late weapon integrations when we had a specefif Prototype uild in 2003-2005 which was for avionics and weapon testing platform and PT 3 WAS build for load testing but why these load tests are being done now? Why it wasnt done in on those SPB JF-17's which were inducted in 07-08 or on those which were made in Pakistan 3 years ago? Or what was the purpose of PT3 PT4 PT6 than which were build in 2003-2005 time frame why load testing wasnt done on those prototypes or on SPB?
I think it comes down to nessecity. The jf-17 was, and is, sorely needed in numbers to replace the vintage aircraft we have in service today. A modern aircraft with an up to date man machine interface is not only a quantum leap in efficiency for the PAF, but it also means we won't be sending up our pilots in planes that might legitimately cause their demise on each and every mission. The mirage and f-7s have served us well, but they are quickly turning into death traps.
The jf-17 was the need of the hour, day, week, year...whatever one wants to call it; I believe combat capability was considered secondary to a modern platform that will at best allow for new generation tactics to be practiced and in the worst case will keep our pilots alive.