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Sir,Hi,
That is how it is---smaller larger and much larger-----so what is the difference between F16 and F15 and F 18---size and weight load----.
FC 20 is the Pakistani version of J 10 B and no the abilities of the JF and the FC 20 are not the same----.
The concept that you have mentioned has been used for a very long time but now it is diminishing.
This is because the weapons are getting more powerful and a lower payload is enough for the same amount of destruction then let say 20yrs back. The amount of error of not hitting the intended target is also not existing with the latest precision guided weapons.
Currently the task that was being done by light and medium fighters can be done by one type. If a light fighter jet has the right kind of weapons then there is no requirement of medium ones. Still the requirements of a heavy exist. This can also be taken care of if the numbers are increased hence compromising on stealth attack.
It is known that PAF requires a heavy fighter but they can not afford it. If it was affordable then F-15's would have been in PAF a long time back.
Is FC-20 a heavy? No... Is is Stealth? ... No
Sir,Hi,
The only reason that the PAF will not go for the J10 b / FC 20 is that they plan to get more F16's----and there are no restrictions on the operation of F 16 under any circumstances.
If there were any holdbacks on the aircraft---J10 B have been inducted right away---.
If there are no restriction on F-16's then why would PAF spend $4-5 Billion + training costs (time to get expertise) on a new platform like FC-20. They can just buy 3-4 more squadrons of F-16's directly from USA or some other European Country to give a boost to the capabilities without even wasting an iota.
Lets get a reality check on F-16's that are available are mostly with GE engines. Those aircraft with PW engines will not be available till the delivery of F-35's start some time in 2020-2022.
So why should PAF wait till 2020 for getting F-16's when by that time in the same $4-5 Billion they can get JF-31's in some what same numbers (3-4 Squadrons).