Pakistan Looking at Three Option to buy Stealth Aircrafts Including F-35

[Bilal.]

PAK-FA .....

it already have PAK in its name ....

Good one. Just saying that would give cancer to certain people here

 

[Quwa]

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will acquire the fifth generation multi-role fighter aircraft from the international market but, for the time being, it will devote its full attention on its state-of-the-art JF-17 Thunder to make it the most effective of its generation.

It has been revealed by Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman while talking exclusively with The News here on Wednesday evening. He said that Pakistan wouldn’t lag behind the countries of the region in obtaining the fifth generation planes and it has opened negotiations with the US manufacturers for exploring options of buying single engine multirole F-35 viewed as the plane of the next decade.

At least three other options are under consideration. The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) could be equipped with aircraft of fifth generation within five years. Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman said that Indians were buying 126 French Rafale calling them as fifth generation planes but after discussion of years and hitches, they had decided to buy 36 planes at the end of the day and still the deal was in troubled waters.

“I am not prepared to acknowledge Rafale as a plane of the fifth generation since its features are confined to the fourth generation’s planes,” the CAS maintained.

He said that Indian Air Force (IAF), despite having a numerical edge, doesn’t have superiority over Pakistan since Pakistan has planned its air strength in a way where no aggression could work against it. The PAF’s devotion and skill is second to none and for the reason it is graded one of the best air powers of the world, he said.

“We will never let the nation down in any eventuality or test. People have faith in their armed forces and they are very rightly doing so,” he added. He disclosed that Thunder JF-17 was being sold to four countries without disclosing the buyers and number of the planes. He said that it has become difficult to supply all the ordered aircraft within the stipulated time-frame but we will fulfill our obligations.

The JF-17 to be supplied by Pakistan would be the best in quality as Pakistan wouldn’t compromise on the standards. He said that the operation in the tribal areas was almost complete but some pockets were being cleared.

Without giving any deadline, he said that the whole area would be cleared of terrorists and their facilitators soon. “No deadline for declaring the end of the operation can be given in such operations since you never know what could sneak in from across the borders. The operation has gone in an excellent way and the PAF did its duty in an exemplary manner.”

The air chief said that the PAF was also playing its role in the Karachi operation and he had issued instructions afresh today (Wednesday) morning to accelerate its part of activities to curb terrorism.

‘Pakistan to get fifth generation fighter jets’ - thenews.com.pk


@bold...karachi operation? I think its misreporting.. He must have said operation zarb e azb...

If one reads carefully, they'll easily understand that the 5th gen program is not an immediate concern, heck, it may be many years away from even entering the pipeline. The ACM clearly said the focus right now is JF-17, as it should be (especially with Block-III), and - being the responsible service arm that it is - the PAF will begin looking at its 5th gen options. The fact that there are three additional options on top of the F-35 indicates the PAF has kept its initial net wide, I.e. KFX and TFX could be on the assessment list as well, but they - along with 5th gen in general - is not a prime concern right now. That said, the PAF is now getting ready to set the groundwork for 5th gen.

 

[Great Sachin]

but you have to apply burnol at the same place

for what ...right not you sold zero jf17 and bought zero F35...till then you use it....

 

[Ankit Kumar]

Those who are saying money as a problem.....

Well be sure, if US decides that Pak operating F35s is beneficial for them then they would also make sure that they are able to afford them.

 

[tahir195]

Just forget all option and have a look on this beast

Better than F-35 in range and cost may be in performance too

 

[DavidSling]

Just forget all option and have a look on this beast

It's a beautiful plane, gotta admit that

 

[Ankit Kumar]

And the 3 options as being quoted
May be
1. F35
2. J31
3. Turkish 5th gen project / South Korean 5th gen.
4. I will add PAKFA to the list if the December visit doesn't sortout the engine and prototype issues.

 

[Blue Marlin]

can any nice guy or gal translate this for me please thanks.

. He disclosed that Thunder JF-17 was being sold to four countries without disclosing the buyers and number of the planes. He said that it has become difficult to supply all the ordered aircraft within the stipulated time-frame but we will fulfill our obligations.

intresting

 

[LonE_WolF]

can any nice guy or gal translate this for me please thanks.

intresting

PAF looking at different options for fifth gen aircraft as future modernization plan. F-35 is being considered as well while current focus will be on JF-17. 5th gen aircraft could join PAF by 2020.

 

[EagleEyes]

May be we can buy higher end toys by selling JF-17?

 

[Mutakalim]

Sep 14, 2015#1

Hi,

After much thought and deliberation---I have come to the conclusion that PAF should change gears in mid stream and go for a 2 Sqdrn strength of the F 35 initially.

They should drop the idea for the SU35 or the J11D and go for the JH7B with the upgraded engine and aesa radar.

But the key over here is the F35----. With the procurement of this aircraft---it can bring some balance to the fire fight and have some strength at its disposal to maintain and manage an aggressive and a defensive power stance---.

This is an unconventional approach to the problem at hand---. Go for the 5th gen aircraft first and then go back to the 4--- 4.5 gen aircraft---.

It will also give it enough time to develop the JF 17 blk 3 as well.

There are a couple of things that have changed-----. @@Zarvan brought my attention to a thread started by Usama---I believe---regarding the F15 Silent eagle----with a new configuration of 16 BVR missiles on the wings and underbody with conformal fuel tanks designed by Boeing believe.

The F 15 would be guided by the F22 and the F 35 towards the target---the same can be done with the JF 17's. If it can be designed to carry 6 BVR missiles---then you have taken care of some of the problems facing the air defense of the country.

By going for the F 35---you are going to take the initiative away from the enemy. If it was me----I would rather have 2 sqdrn's of F35's than 4 sqdrn's of J11d's or SU35's.

You guys are being upset at why this change in game plan----why d I keep bringing different scenarios-----. I guess you people might come across some news in the near or distant future.

Chacha Chakkan Hai Hai---Chacha Chakkan Hai Hai

Source: PAF Should Go For The F 35---A Coupe De Grace

Sir G tusi great ooo!

 

[MastanKhan]

Sir you are overreacting on a News which is yet to be Verified ..
F-35 maybe will come on table but not in anytime soon , if this news comes after 2018 i would have even consider it to be little authentic ..
right now, we have no Money which i assume will be like 4-5 billions for 16-18 Birds ( F-35 ), and not to mentioned that the program itself is maturing right now , how come US will be offering their Top line fighter to a South Asian Country ?
and lets just say they offer us , but don't you think we can buy 36 Typhoon , more 3 sqs of F-16 block 52's or even Su35's in that money ? and not to mention the maintaining cost of F-35 which i am sure will be way to much ..

there is a Possibility that US may have give some initial word to PAF that we may sell you this Fighter , but again its almost impossible , not happening before 2020 ..

and lets just say why should we not go for F-15's , F-16's block 52' or V variants , Su35's Typhoons or Rafale ? if we got that money to buy f-35's ???

later on you will be cursing PAF to buy 18 F-35 in 100 million $ a pop , rather than buying 15's 16's su30's typhoon or rafale in numbers. ..

Hi,

I am just going to enjoy this news---. Just barely 2 1/2 months before such an shocking proposal / request---and you don't want me to be excited----buddy if it was you----you would have raised the roof----.Iif we don't get it----that is not what i predicted. At this stage I am not going to describe why F35 was a neccessity----.

15's---16's----SU30's---don't even come close---eurofighter and rafale come close---I will leave it at that.

 

[jamal18]

We shud go for an aircraft that is not embargo able.....f 35 is certainly not that

Never buy American.

 

[$@rJen]

If that is the case then why LM put Pakistan in its future potential 2025 customers list??

LM doesn't offer anything without the approval of US Gov,, which is very unlikely to sell the top techs to Pakistan fearing Chinese

 

[mikkix]

US will decide what Pakistan needs to buy.
F-35 is very expensive. Where the money come from.