For replacement of 170+ Mirages, at least 100 aircrafts need to be procured. Operating/maintenance cost for single engine aircraft will be lower than twin-engine aircraft. So as per info regarding payload capacity, speed & latest avionics, J-10 with 7000kg payload and Mach 2.2 speed will be best...
AhmAd IbrAhim in his twitter account informed that Pakistan, reportedly, has purchased 300 VT-4 MBTs from #Norinco in a deal worth ~$1 Billion.Is it true?
If the engine issue of T129 further lingers, then it would be better to amend the contract with TAI and replace it with their 6-ton T629 attack helicopters. This will further increase the delivery time period of Helicopters from TAI, but will come without any hindrances. Meanwhile modified...
F-16, Rafale & Eurofighters all belong to 4+ generation aircrafts. Similarly JF17 Block 3 will also be 4+ generation aircraft. Mirages will stay upto 2025.
So its better for PAF to pursue 5th generation aircrafts and enhance production numbers of JF-17 B's and 3's.
If India is converting Brahmos for air-to air operation, then Pakistan's response should be conversion of CM400AKG for air-to air operation.:cheesy::victory:
With the help of China, Pakistan should design & make JF-17 close to stealth aircraft (just like JF17.6 and JF20 self-made models) in the upcoming Block 4.