1: Ofcourse the forwards bases are in its range, but what about Pune, Gwalior and other bases in the interior. This is what strategic depth means, which PAF lacks. Ballistic missiles cannot be used for pin point attacks. period. If you think otherwise then i have to say you are pretty ignorant.
2: I'm not disputing whether Pakistan will have it or not, it will have it afterall the chinese will
give it to you. But the fact is AS OF NOW THERE IS NO BEIDOU IN THE SUBCONTINENT!!!
3: Source:
Take-off Magazine : RD-33: output on the rise
Finally, the RD-93, a RD-33 derivative with the low-mounted accessory gearbox, is exported to China to fit FC-1 (JF-17) light single-engine fighters. The deal for
100 RD-93s with an option for 400 more was clinched in April 2005. The first 15 engines were assembled by Klimov, and Chernyshev has handled the rest of the deliveries since 2006.
The contract is half-complete, and the deliveries shall resume as soon as the customer submits its request.
4: I accept what you said now, but that was not the original argument. original argument was incompatibility.
5: You have to start a war for that to know. But the fact is, they have stated that it will not be allowed to be used against India.
6: Anti-radiation missiles are not BVRs. I'm talking about BVRs.
Where is the proof? There was a huge publicity campaign when JF-17 fired PL-5. Why not the same for SD-10??? Don't post pics of JF-17 prototypes carrying dummy SD-10s, gimme a real proof.
Proof no 1: Someone in PAF coming on record saying SD-10 is integrated and operational in PAF. The Chinese Kanwa article only said it is under testing, not operational deployment.
Proof no 2: Pics of JF-17s in operational squadrons with pics of SD-10s on their wings.
Proof no 3: Pakistan has obtained delivery of SD-10. No about to be signed deal, evaluation bullshit. PAKISTAN HAS TAKEN DELIVERY OF XX NUMBER OF SD-10 MISSILES. I need that.
Once you give one of these 3 proofs no Indian or any neutral observer will question you. I need links!!!! Cold hard links from reputable sources!!
7: I've been hearing the same thing from 2005, but nothing concrete has materialized. When there is such a huge delay with not even a whisper it means PAF has lost interest due to either money or capability problems in the platform. Well whatever be the case, fact now is FC-20 has faded into the dark, maybe due to funding problems or capability problems in the fighter.
10: When I said Pakistan news reports, I meant the Pakistan news reports quoting PAF personnel who were claiming PLAAF would order 300 jets. PAF was very confident that China would induct this fighter, but they didnt.