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as much as i like the idea of seeing the M2009 with the PAF. I think it would be sensible going for F-16s, the M2009 should have been inducted 10 years ago imo. if PAF say inducts 40 of them its going to cost something like over 2 billion USD. and what about spare parts and the infrastructure?? will france provide pakistan with such items. I don't really see the logic behind such a purchase.
 
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These Block 61 F-16's, I wonder what exactly they're meant to be, it seems the UAE desperately wants them in time for Iran, without having to wait for F-35.

They'll probably be using SABR AESA upgrade which I understand is compatible with the current Block 60, if anything it's even more compatible, lightweight too. I wonder if this designation has anything to do with those F-16V's.

At this moment i can only say that this Block-61 is similar to what LM offered to the Indians.

SABR and V are 'retrofits' just like our ROSE program for the Mirages.
 
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M2K would be a huge distraction. On paper this could be a good thing, since much of our fleet is old and fast becoming a liability. But do we have the money and the resources to integrate them in our fleet? Unless we get an unbelievable deal, we should not consider it.
 
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So, PAF is buying 68 Mirage 2000-9 from UAE, why don't we start focussing on something like Rafale or Typhoon or F-35? Instead of buying 68 Mirage 2000-9, Don't you think it will be better to get 5-6 latest generation fighters which will make PAF a little better technology wise?
 
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So, PAF is buying 68 Mirage 2000-9 from UAE, why don't we start focussing on something like Rafale or Typhoon or F-35? Instead of buying 68 Mirage 2000-9, Don't you think it will be better to get 5-6 latest generation fighters which will make PAF a little better technology wise?

no one is buying m2000s, they r not needed, focus is on jf17 and f-16 inventory with mods and bvr. one more option is on the table, a new hightech fighter. could b fc20 or j31
 
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So, PAF is buying 68 Mirage 2000-9 from UAE, why don't we start focussing on something like Rafale or Typhoon or F-35? Instead of buying 68 Mirage 2000-9, Don't you think it will be better to get 5-6 latest generation fighters which will make PAF a little better technology wise?
5th generations fighters are quite expensive, in this region Pakistan mainly focuses India, PAF don't need a 5th generation stealth fighter, because India don't have it. But in case we really need a stealth fighter J-31 is a good option for PAF. But as for now we don't need such fighters. Mirage 2000-9 is a good fighter it will greatly enhance PAF's capability.
Check this video it will change your mind for mirage:
 
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A description would be helpful...

looks like a HUD.

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Harvard Basic Trainer.
"legend has it that pilots who completed their basic trainer on the Howard were somehow 'more proficient' that pilots who completed their training on the T-37." these trainers were colored 'bright yellow'.
 
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5th generations fighters are quite expensive, in this region Pakistan mainly focuses India, PAF don't need a 5th generation stealth fighter, because India don't have it. But in case we really need a stealth fighter J-31 is a good option for PAF. But as for now we don't need such fighters. Mirage 2000-9 is a good fighter it will greatly enhance PAF's capability.
Check this video it will change your mind for mirage:
these Air To Air refueling pods look ugly,at least we should integrate retractable ones for our Jf Thunders?
 
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