It is prudent to use time-tested and robust engines on single-engined fighters. I do understand why PAF shall continue to use RD-93. It would be a nice surprise to see WS-13 if & when it gets used, since it is expected to be a bit more efficient due to higher by-pass ratio. Given recent Chinese advances, it might offer a bit more thrust & engine life.
The sense I am getting is that the PAF will actually prefer working with Russia on the engine. They did open talks with Klimov to bring a complete MRO facility for the RD-93 to PAC Kamra in 2015 and in 2016 PAC officials told IHS Jane's that they were interested in both the WS-13 and RD-33MK. Klimov is also developing an RD-93MA, it's due for 2019 and will be marketed towards the Thunder.
Russian timelines are not dependable. Plus I feel that the geopolitically aggressive stance of Russian government would likely run counter to our interests sometime in not-too-distant future. We would do well to insulate ourselves by hedging proactively. Wooing Russia is good, but only where we can maintain choices and not be depending upon them for anything critical.
Its not as simple as that. The deal is with China, not Pakistan. In order to with-hold these planes, we have to get China on board. Chinese do not interfere in other countries' internal affairs and are not likely to with-hold the jets. When we said that jet was sanctions-free, this is what it meant. Moral stances have a price. I would willingly pay it, but I am not sure about others. Burmese are murderers alright. But do Chinese agree? That is the question.
So some of members here and pakistani's dont condemn attack on yemen and so that justifies the myanmar jf17 deal ? Whether its china who is supplying Pakistan can at least show some anger and ask the china and regional powers to ask them to stop this massacre
Thank You Sir very professional reply. But We can do something about it ask chinese show some objections. Chinese Love CPEC and Chinese would Love to give us more priority hence they must listen.
The reality is that even if you object it will not make any difference. You do not have any bargaining chips with the Myanmar Government. We need to build relations first and then look at the possibility of a positive influence towards achieving our aims. Unfortunately muslims do not matter in this world at this point in time. We need to sort out our own house first before looking externally.
Pakistan has condemned Myanmar directly and via the UN.
