Sheikh Rasheed confirms/hints about buying J-10 Jets

[Ultima Thule]

What is your opinion on J-10? Should it be acquired?

Yes, and for replacing our old Mirages, its a good option

 

[Philip the Arab]

Yes, and for replacing our old Mirages, its a good option

Good air superiority fighter in my opinion. As far as Mirages role, it would be stupid to make it do those roles which would be better fulfilled by JF-17s.

 

[LKJ86]

Least possibility

Why?

 

[Ultima Thule]

Good air superiority fighter in my opinion. As far as Mirages role, it would be stupid to make it do those roles which would be better fulfilled by JF-17s.

Not a true Air superiority jet Like J-11 series of jets but true Multi role jet like F-16

 

[Philip the Arab]

Not a true Air superiority jet Like J-11 series of jets but true Multi role jet like F-16

Not completely true, but has better capabilities then JF-17 currently with ability to carry 4 SD-10s, but no clue about the radar.

 

[Ultima Thule]

Why?

Govt of USA, Trump administration

Not completely true, but has better capabilities then JF-17 currently with ability to carry 4 SD-10s, but no clue about the radar.

its multi role jet like F-16, its able to carry 6 SD-10, and radar is the classified information

 

[LKJ86]

Not a true Air superiority jet Like J-11 series of jets but true Multi role jet like F-16

J-10A is an air superiority jet.

 

[Philip the Arab]

its multi role jet like F-16, its able to carry 6 SD-10, and radar is the classified information

How is EFT an air superiority fighter theen bring CL we to the same weight? Radat quality?

J-10A is an air superiority jet.

I thought so, EFT is used as an air superiority fighter and is not much heavier nor much better then the J-10.

 

[Ultima Thule]

How is EFT an air superiority fighter theen bring CL we to the same weight? Radat quality?

Extremely expensive, and Pakistan currently lacks $$$ to buy EFT

 

[Philip the Arab]

Extremely expensive, and Pakistan currently lacks $$$ to buy EFT

I never said it was a good purchase, just saying it is a similar size in terms of weight but is used as an air superiority fighter by user nations like UK.

 

[Ultima Thule]

I never said it was a good purchase, just saying it is a similar size in terms of weight but is used as an air superiority fighter by user nations like UK.

PAF more like Multi role jet like F-16/J-10C/Mig-35 than Single mission EFT with limited ground attack capability

 

[Philip the Arab]

PAF more like Multi role jet like F-16/J-10C/Mig-35 than Single mission EFT with limited ground attack capability

Maybe, but J-10 won't be used in a good role if it is doing ground attack.

 

[Khanivore]

It would be great to see J-10Cs in PAF livery but somehow, I doubt PAF will induct them. From the time of placing order, getting it modified for PAF requirements, receiving them and forming squadrons, training all the ground crew/pilots for these fighters, and understanding the J-10Cs inside-out; it could take 7-10 years before PAF could use them effectively. Correct me if I'm wrong as my knowledge is a bit limited.

I think, like some of our well known members on PDF, that PAF's best options are to try and acquire more JF-17 Blk 2s -- Blk 3 would be great -- at a faster rate than 12/year, if the production can be accelerated.

If the Trump administration is feeling kinder, some extra F-16s would be welcomed by PAF too.

 

[Ultima Thule]

Maybe, but J-10 won't be used in a good role if it is doing ground attack.

May be not, it is confirmed that PAF like more Multirole jet than pure air superiority jets, and J-10 as good as F-16 in a ground attack missions

 

[Philip the Arab]

May be not, it is confirmed that PAF like more Multirole jet than pure air superiority jets, and J-10 as good as F-16 in a ground attack missions

Would be not used effectively it is a much better air superiority fighter, JF-17 would be a better ground attack fighter with CMs.