Why don't BDs look towards FC-20s for their future MMRCAs?

[Nishan_101]

J-10B: An upgraded variant of the J-10 with new technologies, also known as the "Super-10."[31] The existence of the J-10B is not confirmed by official Chinese sources, but numerous images of a new J-10 variant have surfaced, showing a prototype J-10 modified with increased radar absorbent material, increased composites, new generation avionics, MAW, a diverterless supersonic inlet (DSI), an infra-red search and track (IRST) sensor, modified vertical stabiliser and wings, ventral fins, housings fitted under the wings, upgraded WS-10B engine, next generation of solid-state integrated electronics, and a modified nose with an AESA radar.[32][33] It had its first flight in December 2008.
The recent official offer of the Chinese to raise a squadron of its home-grown advanced multi-role, all-weather fighter aircraft J-10B to Pakistan has worried Indian defence experts. Pakistan will be the only other country apart from China to have this sophisticated fighter aircraft.


Air Commodore (Retd) Jasjit Singh, director, New Delhi-based Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS), told DNA: “India now not only faces the possibility of a two-front war but has to also deal with a two-front military modernisation programme with China supplying its latest weaponry to Pakistan.”

He said India faces a 10-year window of vulnerability as the Indian Air Force’s (IAF’s) present squadron of 34 is way below the sanctioned strength of 39 squadrons. “It will take 10 years for the IAF to get back to its sanctioned strength of 39 squadrons. While Pakistan at present, with 24 squadrons, is raising its strength rapidly with China’s support,” said Singh, who is also the former director of Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis.

Former Vice Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal PK Barbora, however, said China’s offering Pakistan a squadron of the J-10s may not threaten India’s air superiority. “China does not have a great record of producing a world-class aircraft. All they do is reverse engineer and manufacture aircraft. Secondly, by raising just one squadron Pakistan may not benefit much,” he said.

However, Pakistani media reports indicate that it is looking at raising two squadrons of the fourth generation aircraft to counter India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, which is still under development. Besides, according to US military and defence technology news website, Defense Update, the Chinese designed Joint Fighter (JF)-17 (commonly known as ‘Thunder’) is already under production in Pakistan and is actively being promoted for export in the world market.

Despite his optimism, Air Marshal Barbora warned that the slow pace of India’s defence indigenisation (read LCA Tejas, in particular) is a cause for worry. “We will be adding 300 more Su-30 MKIs; getting 126 medium multi role combat aircraft; and upgrading the Mirage 2000s, Jaguars and the MiG-29s. The same cannot be said of some pathetic status of indigenous programmes like the Light Combat Aircraft, which has been delayed for years now,” he says.

So will BD look towards this one in 50-70 in numbers.

 

[Avisheik]

Even though they are good too many chinese weapons in our arsenal already.

American/russian birds are more proven platforms.

Last and the most important fact, I WANT JAS 39 GRIFIN IN OUR AIR FORCE.

 

[kobiraaz]

Cause present Awami govt buys from Russia always. And BNP is more interested in China.

 

[scholseys]

Screw these jets, we need to train kamikazee pilots, that way we are cost effective

 

[Zabaniyah]

That is if they are actually going to offer the FC-20!

We don't even know what the FC-20 is. Is it J-10? J-10A? J-10B? Or something completely else? We just don't know anything about the bird

 

[bd_4_ever]

These wont be on offer to us for ages to come. Look for other options fellas!


Cheers!!!

 

[Black Widow]

J-10B: An upgraded variant of the J-10 with new technologies, also known as the "Super-10."[31] The existence of the J-10B is not confirmed by official Chinese sources, but numerous images of a new J-10 variant have surfaced, showing a prototype J-10 modified with increased radar absorbent material, increased composites, new generation avionics, MAW, a diverterless supersonic inlet (DSI), an infra-red search and track (IRST) sensor, modified vertical stabiliser and wings, ventral fins, housings fitted under the wings, upgraded WS-10B engine, next generation of solid-state integrated electronics, and a modified nose with an AESA radar.[32][33] It had its first flight in December 2008.
The recent official offer of the Chinese to raise a squadron of its home-grown advanced multi-role, all-weather fighter aircraft J-10B to Pakistan has worried Indian defence experts. Pakistan will be the only other country apart from China to have this sophisticated fighter aircraft.


Air Commodore (Retd) Jasjit Singh, director, New Delhi-based Centre for Air Power Studies (CAPS), told DNA: “India now not only faces the possibility of a two-front war but has to also deal with a two-front military modernisation programme with China supplying its latest weaponry to Pakistan.”

He said India faces a 10-year window of vulnerability as the Indian Air Force’s (IAF’s) present squadron of 34 is way below the sanctioned strength of 39 squadrons. “It will take 10 years for the IAF to get back to its sanctioned strength of 39 squadrons. While Pakistan at present, with 24 squadrons, is raising its strength rapidly with China’s support,” said Singh, who is also the former director of Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis.

Former Vice Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal PK Barbora, however, said China’s offering Pakistan a squadron of the J-10s may not threaten India’s air superiority. “China does not have a great record of producing a world-class aircraft. All they do is reverse engineer and manufacture aircraft. Secondly, by raising just one squadron Pakistan may not benefit much,” he said.

However, Pakistani media reports indicate that it is looking at raising two squadrons of the fourth generation aircraft to counter India’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, which is still under development. Besides, according to US military and defence technology news website, Defense Update, the Chinese designed Joint Fighter (JF)-17 (commonly known as ‘Thunder&#8217 is already under production in Pakistan and is actively being promoted for export in the world market.

Despite his optimism, Air Marshal Barbora warned that the slow pace of India’s defence indigenisation (read LCA Tejas, in particular) is a cause for worry. “We will be adding 300 more Su-30 MKIs; getting 126 medium multi role combat aircraft; and upgrading the Mirage 2000s, Jaguars and the MiG-29s. The same cannot be said of some pathetic status of indigenous programmes like the Light Combat Aircraft, which has been delayed for years now,” he says.

So will BD look towards this one in 50-70 in numbers.

Why should they??? BD has different priority than get into arm race. BD is one of the fastest growing nation and society. I was amazed (and glad) to see that BD has slower population growth in Indian subcontinent. BD is coming up with good school and colleges (Good job BD brothers).

Indo-Bangla: BD is indulged in dialogues with neighbors. The most impressive achievement of BD is forcing Indian authority to pass this statement by indian PM "Don't use firearm on BD's on border" the BSF shooting is stopped on border. I will be happy that BD will put Indian govt to come up with water sharing agreement.

Burma-Bangla: BD is solving its marine boundary dispute amicably under international law.

In short I see a happy an prosperous BD after two decades. Once BD will grow, migration issue will be solved (India has only one concern with BD.).

Good Going BD brothers.. When pen can give result, why to use sword???

 

[Maira La]

I will be happy that BD will put Indian govt to come up with water sharing agreement.

Once BD will grow, migration issue will be solved (India has only one concern with BD.).

When pen can give result, why to use sword???

The parts in bold: we don't want these two to stay in the way of a good neighborly relationship. BD must tighten border patrol and India must guarantee adequate water supply for BD. It will take a while and more maturity from our politicians before we see much progress.

Yes, pen is mightier than sword, and that's why I hate extremists and their "sword bias".

 

[scholseys]

The parts in bold: we don't want these two to stay in the way of a good neighborly relationship. BD must tighten border patrol and India must guarantee adequate water supply for BD. It will take a while and more maturity from our politicians before we see much progress.

Yes, pen is mightier than sword, and that's why I hate extremists and their "sword bias".

Pen is not mighter than the sword brother. Sword dictates the pen.

 

[Roybot]

Pen is not mighter than the sword brother. Sword dictates the pen.

Sword is a such an outdated analogy

 

[scholseys]

Sword is a such an outdated analogy

so is that Uzi

 

[Nishan_101]

I am hopeful that they will look towards it in near future and AEW&Cs too.

 

[Lighting_Fighter]

I rather get Sukhoi than f-20

 

[Kesang]

^^^ What will you do with an aircraft whose project was cancelled?

 

[Zabaniyah]

^^^ What will you do with an aircraft whose project was cancelled?

Who said FC-20 was cancelled?