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I think its based on projected WS-13.
There are rumours that there is an upgraded WS-13A version in the works with 100KN of thrust.
Since the J-31 is not likely to be ready for another 4-5 years, it is quite possible that it will be powered by the WS-13A and not the weaker WS-13 with 86KN of thrust.
Its good for the JF-17 Progra, too. A 100kn thrust engine will do wonders to its combat performance.
J-31 should be procured instead of J-10B. PAF should delay its procurement plan till 2020, save up and buy J-31s. By then it would be a mature platform and it would be a lot cheaper to operate because it would be powered by the same engine as the JF-17
It makes sense that Pakistan would want to spend it's scarce funds on buying J-31s rather than J-10B.
J-10B will be a good fighter but no match for PAK-FA that India will be getting from 2020 onwards.
Pakistan would be the 1st country that would be offered this fighter and so no question of not being able to start getting aircraft from 2020 onwards, which is around the same time that India starts inducting PAK-FAs.
PAK-FA will be China specific, but yes it does tip the balance of power, therefore it makes sense for PAF to make a long term commitment to this program.
We may get more new Block-52+ soon too. We are also looking for surplus F-16s that we could upgrade to Block52 standards by MLU - MIII.
With all upgraded F-16s, AIM-120C5, fully integrated with an AESA AEW&Cs, 250 JF-17s with SD-10As, in flight refueling, AEW&Cs integration, and a networked air defense net, we are not exactly a sitting duck.
It gives time to PAF to save up and leap to the 5th generation. It will not only have operational and industrial benefits but it also will introduce an all new war fighting philosophy to PAF.
Its good for the JF-17 Progra, too. A 100kn thrust engine will do wonders to its combat performance.
J-31 should be procured instead of J-10B. PAF should delay its procurement plan till 2020, save up and buy J-31s. By then it would be a mature platform and it would be a lot cheaper to operate because it would be powered by the same engine as the JF-17
For such changes, a poweful engine is needed.
today.....
China has revealled tooooo much of military informations these fews years to the world...is this consider as good new or bad new?