PAF has Excellent pilots, no doubt. PAF should upgrade its old fleet with new one by 2020 or by maximum 2022.
Dream Airforce in 5-7 years should be:
JF-17 Block 1 to 4: 252 (14 Sqd)
F-16: 90 (5 Sqd)
J-10B/C: 90 (5 Sqd)
J-11 D or SU 35: 72 (4 Sqd)
Total: 504 (28 Sqd)
This is the ideal combination...
PAF dream combat aircrafts inventory by 2020 should be:
JF-17 (Block 1 to 4) = 216 (12 Squadron)
F-16 = 90 (5 Squadron)
J-10 B/C = 72 (4 Squadron)
J-11 D or SU-35 = 72 ( 4 Squadron)
Total = 450 (25 Squadron)
By maintaining this incentory at least, PAF will be able to counter IAF by all means...
Moreover discussion of controlling Pak-Afghan border; We assume that on 2400km border, if Army & FC depute 10 soldiers on every each kilometer area then it would be around 2400 × 10= 24000 soldiers for 12 hour duty. Morover same amount of men required for another 12 hour duty. So total are 48000...
I always heard from different members that Pak-Afghan border should be sealed and followed by 24 hours patrolling of army or by FC. But i want to know that how such a long border of 2400 km be sealed?
Suggestions from senior members are required.
Digging a trench is a cost effective way but up...
Can anyone tell me, if PAC made modifications on block 3 version like AESA, IFR & some other necessary changes that enhance the capability of JF-17 to 4.5 generation level then what will be the unit cost of Block 3 estimated? If all these modifications cost too much then PAF can also consider...
I wish that COAS took blunt brave action as his personality & image shows this way. He is the man who can show way to all the corrupt men into jail.
Strict action required this time, otherwise who knows these type of chances come again or not....