SAC - FC-31 Grey Falcon Stealth aircraft for PAF : Updates & Debate

[python-000]

PAF must go for it

 

[Ultimate Weapon]

PAF must go for it

I second it.

 

[Advocate Pakistan]

No, TFX is much better !

TFX is to be an air superiority fighter like the F-22. Might not be at par with the F-22 but the Turks are aiming for something as close to the Raptor as possible.
If we go the TFX way only, we might in future be discussing the unavailability of a strike platform in PAF, 2 decades from now. The role which the F-35 will serve primarily for U.S. and her allies.

I believe if money wasn't an issue and in ideal circumstances, the PAF would go for both the platforms. Gaining knowledge and expertise from both and marrying it into a local Fifth gen fighter when the JF17 Thunder would need replacement.

 

[Maxpane]

hm

 

[Signalian]

TFX is to be an air superiority fighter like the F-22. Might not be at par with the F-22 but the Turks are aiming for something as close to the Raptor as possible.

which avionics? indigenous or american?

 

[Advocate Pakistan]

which avionics? indigenous or american?

Mostly Turkish, but details are rare. I believe we will have to wait for details till the time first prototype takes to air 2023.
We can have further discussion in the TFX thread. I don't like comments being deleted by mods.

 

[HAIDER]

Officially first J31 in production

 

[Advocate Pakistan]

Officially first J31 in production

Production! For prototype, testing or LRIP? If prototype than we have already seen a few earlier.

 

[HAIDER]

Production! For prototype, testing or LRIP? If prototype than we have already seen a few earlier.

must be LRIP , frame testing was done over year ago. Avionic test and staging will be later.

 

[Maxpane]

really?

 

[Advocate Pakistan]

must be LRIP , frame testing was done over year ago. Avionic test and staging will be later.

Please share the source link.

 

[Akasa]

The FC-31 is certainly not in production.

 

[python-000]

The FC-31 is certainly not in production.

how can you say that do you have any proof !!!

 

[Akasa]

how can you say that do you have any proof !!!

No customers, not to mention flight testing isn't even close to being finished.

 

[Dalit]

Without a doubt, this 5th gen platform is a strong contender for PAF. I don’t see anything coming close to this.