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Mirages ??Speaking to crew of No 8 Sq Haiders at Masroor AFB
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Mirages ??Speaking to crew of No 8 Sq Haiders at Masroor AFB
Mirages ??
Not if and when the sanctions hit. The U.S isn't a friend, nor is it a dependable country to have a relationship with in any sense of the word. This is a power that spies on its own allies (e.g. Germany)!. The moment American and Pakistani interests diverge (and that can happen very easily should Pakistanis ever gain true self-determination), the F-16s won't amount to much for very long. That said, the PAF shouldn't concern itself too much with the FC-20, it needs to start committing funds towards the J-31 and, if possible, a light single engine next-gen supplement.18 C/D's are far superior.
That said, the PAF shouldn't concern itself too much with the FC-20, it needs to start committing funds towards the J-31 and, if possible, a light single engine next-gen supplement.
Not inducting FC-20 is a big mistake, as it would have proved to be a supplement in case of any conflict. More the Aesa radar in it would have given PAF an edge over its adversary.
Imagine PAF with another embargo, shortage of spares would kill PAF F-16 fleet for taking edge on IAF. Just a short fleet of FC-20 of 36 planes would enable our trained Pilots to have spare planes from china in case of any conflict. Even USA would not be able to pull our strings too much as it does occasionally. FC-20 would give many more advantages like Russian latest engine AL-31F and its technical know how. FC-20 or J-10B/C have been ranked equivalent or better in some extent to F-18/E by US state department, as its fully Fly by wire, AESA Radar , enable to carry all sorts of WMD and BVR's made in China and further development of newer weapons.
FC-31 no doubt would bring newer tech with it, but its a test tube baby at this moment. On Paper it looks good but still in the womb of Chinese industry waiting to mature to come to this world.
What happened in the past can not be salvaged. As already quoted by many PDF seniors and debated repeatedly PAF missed opportunities to induct M2k's and then FC-20/ J-10's.
PAF might have considered the possibility of sanctions on F-16's so would have purchased and build enough stores or could have signed agreements with others who operate these to supply them during the time when USA is not going to ship these directly. One has to realize USA is supplying all sorts of equipment and spares to Iran for those products bought before the revolution. The restriction is on future sales and deliveries but not on those that have already been delivered.
Today the issue that arises is are these FC-20/J-10's still going to last an other 20 years or not?
FC-20 is not for export. How many times do i have to say this? Chinese will only export FC-20 if US starts exporting F-22.
Speaking to crew of No 8 Sq Haiders at Masroor AFB
I don't think so...transformation would require it be made into a new aircraft...China is never going to do this...Transformations are only possible in Western Culture because they like to keep their history....The J10s are already 18 years old. If there is a transformational change in the aircraft then it's worth revisiting. The F16 platform has evolved from block 5 to block 60 and there is a vast difference in the block capabilities.