Valid point for future planning. PAF & PN should not miss the opportunity of getting Su-35 this time. In this way, FC-20 can be skipped and J-31 can be procured later.
Pakistan should upgrade its F-16s just like ROK is doing the upgrade of 134 KF-16C/D Block 52 aircraft. They are upgrading their F-16s to include: 150 Modular Mission Computers (MMC 7000AH), 150 Active Electronically Scanned Array Radars (AESA), 150 AN/APX-125 or equivalent Advanced...
Apart from 70 F-16s and 50+JF 17s, We also have 185 F-7s and 150 Mirages. With best pilots and tactics, we can counter Su-30. Just need to increase the number of F-16s and JF-17s only.
Su-35, Overhauling facilities for RD-93 engines, Overhauling facilities & some critical parts manufacturing for Mi-35 helicopters & Some advanced Sub systems for Al-Khalid tanks.
Now its time to get 04 latest fifth generation Kalina Class submarines equipped with AIP from Russia as Pakistan...
WZ-19 is a light attack helicopter while WZ-10 is a heavy attack helicopter.
The higher power rated engines of AH-64E are designed to lift a much heavier payload of 3,000 kg as compared to 1,500 kg in WZ-10. Even in comparative take-off weight, AH-64 E at 10,433 kg is much heavier than the...
WZ-10 and Zulus helicopters can fire air to air missiles. Up to 8 PL-90 AAMs can be carried on WZ-10, while 02 Aim-9 missiles can be carried on Zulu. So Apaches can be effectively dealt with WZ-10s.
Problem with the J-10 seems to be related with engine issues & upgradation process, which were the main cause for delays. J-10B production started in July 2013 and J-10C production started in 2015. Similarly Jf-17 block-II & block-III will have the engine issues due to delays in RD-93MA & WS-13...
All weather, surface to air missile FM-90, with a capability to engage aerial target including cruise missiles, drones and air to surface guided missiles can operate under adverse electronic counter measures (ECM) environments. Excellent for defense of army troops, artillery & tanks.
Best pilot training & tactics do play major role in war. But never under-estimate the tactics of opponents. Similarly skills level varies from person to person. Next time Su30 pilots may come with better & new tactics after learning their mistakes. However PAF pilots must be trained enough to...