Taha Samad
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Few questions:
- Why did PAF not buy AIM-9X HOBS WVR Missile with Block50/52+, MLU deal. Given PAF acquired JHMCS. Can existing AIM-9M/L variants be upgraded to AIM-9X standard?
- What about AIM-120C5, can they be upgraded to D standard or something with similar if not exactly D.
I think the most feasible route for PAF to keep up will be to have V upgrades for its F-16s with 9X & 120D.
Obviously if JF-17 Block III comes with AESA, HMS, PL-15 & PL-10; it will be a very capable fighter but still JF-17s are light weight fighters so you want F-16s to retain their edge versus any enemy aircraft.
- Why did PAF not buy AIM-9X HOBS WVR Missile with Block50/52+, MLU deal. Given PAF acquired JHMCS. Can existing AIM-9M/L variants be upgraded to AIM-9X standard?
- What about AIM-120C5, can they be upgraded to D standard or something with similar if not exactly D.
I think the most feasible route for PAF to keep up will be to have V upgrades for its F-16s with 9X & 120D.
Obviously if JF-17 Block III comes with AESA, HMS, PL-15 & PL-10; it will be a very capable fighter but still JF-17s are light weight fighters so you want F-16s to retain their edge versus any enemy aircraft.