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How is it not a replacement? Why do you think we are retiring F-7s and Mirages (and A-5s) if JF-17 is not a replacement? Do you know what replacement means in a military context? All these utilities of JF-17 you speak of are meant to 'upgrade' PAF's capability and subsequently help us get rid...

Pilots hate to fly ZDK though. :D I remember speaking to someone from 21 sqn. He dreaded the day he'll be posted to ZDK after completing 500 command hours on C-130.

Also, most countries are moving towards military expansion which is a being seen as a global issue. This means more cuts from the annual budgets and declining investment in the acute and underlying issues such as poverty, climate change and epidemics. However, the reality is that most...

The first aircraft should roll out by 2025/2026 Based on its performance, the maritime and AEW&C versions will be inducted around 2027/2028.

Not at all a concern at the moment. We practically have a rebuild factory for Saab 2000's. ZDK is a chinese platform hence no worries there.

If you are suggesting JF-17 does not meet our current needs then you are mistaken as always. On a side note, have you actually seen an aircraft function? Or have you seen a combat aicraft up close? From an engineering or operational aspect?

A twin engine turbo prop aircraft is currently on the design board at PAC Kamra. After recovering SAAB 2000's, our engineers have developed expertise in some fields and this twin engine turbo prop aircraft will be sold to airlines and used for Maritime support and AEW&C by the end of this decade.

AMRAAM can go upto FL700. F-16s wouldnt fly that high anyway. There is no such thing as confirmed kill without a missile launch. AMRAAM's once launched have a high probability of a kill. Especially the C5 versions. And once an aircraft is locked, it goes into a defensive mode and attempts...

True story. S/L Hassan had to really struggle to get the authorization.

Probably the best response to his below average analysis.

Exactly what happened.

True. However, contrary to what most people think. PAF is not a defensive force. Launching preemptive strikes on high value indian targets is what we have always preferred. IAF can launch a plethora of storm shadow missiles, we have a weapon with a small destruction radius, yet with ability...

It sounds like JF-17s were in the area. I can recall this jet noise from my stay at Kamra and Peshawar. F-16 has a 'seeti' type of noise which is kind of very much recognizable even from a distance. Treat to see Mig-21's debris chunks falling off all over the area.

No wonder India couldn't make toilets. In order to make up for an aircraft loss, India will have to spend 20 million or so in today's money to acquire a replacement (if it has to be a Mig 21 bison) or else deal with already falling squadron strength. I would never refer you for a job. Trust me.

This is all classified information for now. Even I do not know. Neither they would tell anyone. Things will be clear by the end of the year hopefully. The range had barely to do with anything. Su 30's couldn't hear anything neither they could see much. Indian pilots are not used to flying...

Are you 15 years old? And who quoted you this price for a Mig 21? It is not a Maruti 800 from your garage. It is altogether a wrong debate you are trying to stir for face saving. The real losses for India in exchange for Pakistans loss of 2 AMRAAM missiles. 1) Reputational loss of India as...

True. JF-17s with PL-15's are enough to enforce no fly zone for Rafales or what ever. Project AZM will employ PL-15's as standard AAMs anyway. Range becomes an abstract concept in air warfare at a point not so distant. AIM-54 Phoenix had a pretty impressive range for its time. But its...

Before you continue to worship Meteor (after abandoning Su-30s/R77s of shame), allow me to disabuse you of the challenges which are coming with Meteor and they will be felt far and wide. No doubt, Ramjet missiles are throttleable and cruise with optimal fuel efficiency unlike propellents inside...

It's a badly constructed sentence to convey that upgraded JF-17s will have lower RCS hence making it stealthier. Nothing fancy. It is true however that there are ways to reduce RCS such as paint job of the airframe and weapons being do-able tasks without major redesign. USAF ANG units recently...

Dear all, Pakistan is conducting a conference 'Global Strategic threat & Response' from 4th to 5th March at Sarena Hotel, Islamabad. Some interesting speakers on the list.