Extremely close perhaps aerodynamically.Lets take a close look at the details since u claim i'm not aware of the 'details' of whats being discussed here.And you aren't the only ones who will use awacs.
See how they match up.
MANUEVREBILITY and PERFORMANCE-
The MOST important parameter of this attribute is THRUST TO WEIGHT RATIO-
Mig-29k-1.09
Jf-17-.82
Clearly latter is completely outmatched.TW ratio under 1 is not ideal.
2nd most important parameter-
WING LOADING-
Assuming both sides carrying Air to air weaponry[as is norm for CAP fighter protecting carriers and escorting jf-17s of the strike package which would amount to around 3.5 tonnes.By empty weight plus air to air weaponry divided by wing area]
Jf-17 - 371 kg/m^2
MIG-29K -390 kg/m^2
Here due to its lighter weight and single engine jf-17 gets advantage.
Other important parameters-
RATE OF CLIMB-
Jf-17 -175m/s
Mig-29k - 330m/s
Large difference in favour of mig-29k here.
G-limit-
Jf-17-8-8.5 G
Mig-29K- 9.5G
ANGLE OF ATTACK-
Mig-29 has traditionally had awesome angle of attack-
Max 45 degrees.
F-16 has around 30 degrees.
I am guessing mig-29 has large advantage over jf-17 here.Feel free to prove me wrong.
In other parameters of performance-
Service ceiling
Mig-29k-57,400 ft
jf-17-55,500 ft
More or less equal.
Speed-
Jf-17-Max MACH 1.6
Mig-29K -Max Mach 2.2
Solid advantage again for mig-29k.
Use of composites-jf-17- none.
Mig-29K-15%
As seen above Mig-29k almost totally outperforms jf-17 in manuevreability and performance.
NEXT-
AVIONICS-
Both fighters have EW suite and radar warning recievers,countermeasures,Digital FBW,HUD [heads up display] and MFD[multi functional display],HMS.
Key parameters-
RADAR-
JF-17-
KJ-7-5m^2 target at 105 kms.Can track 10 targets in BVR mode and engage 2.Can pick up naval targets only at 135 kms.
Mig-29K-
ZHUK-ME-5m^2 target at 120 kms.Can track 10 and engage 4 simultaneously.Can pick up naval targets at 300kms.
Again solid advantage for mig-29k.
IRST tracker-
Mig-29k-yes
jf-17-no
Another clear advantage of mig-29k.
3.ARMAMENT.
9 HARDPOINTS for mig-29k.
7 hardpoints for jf-17.
jf-17.Can carry 3000kg payload.
Mig-29kCan carry 5500 kg payload.
IMPORTANTLY,
Mig-29k can use R-73 ARCHER/HMS combo with high off boresight capability.
Something the AIM-9L or chinese WVR aams are unable to match.
This would give DECISIVE advantage in close combat to mig-29k.THis was found on luftwaffe mig-29s and thats why all western nations built high off boresight WVRs- example-pythn 4/5 for israel,Aim-9X for usa,IRIS-T germany.
Another fact-
Jf-17 is equipped with a single type of BVR-
PL-12/SD-10.An ACTIVE RADAR HOMING weapon.Range 70km-100kms.
Mig-29k-
Can use BVR missiles with 3 different types of guidance,much more difficult for countermeasures to defeat.
SEMI ACTIVE RADAR HOMING-
R-27R alamo-60-80 KM
R-27ER-Max range 130 km.
PASSIVE INFRA RED HOMING-
R-27T-70 kms
R-27ET-130 kms
ACTIVE RADAR HOMING-
R-77/RVV-AE -80 kms.
Thus in all 3 parameters of performance and manuevreability,armament and avionics MIg-29k holds solid advantage.
Therefore the chances of a jf-17 strike package actually threatening carrier after getting through mig-29k umbrella are nearly non existent.