damiendehorn
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that luks so scary
Who said thats the end? The gov hasn't decided on the total numbers yet, they are taking things at stages.
All we know at this time is, the J10 is out of the picture. The only options on the table are SU 30s, mig 29SMT, mig 35 and the J17s. The BAF has no interest in the J17s from what I have been hearing, they want twin engines. J10Bs are not avaiable within the time scale either.
So what do we know so far?
K8 for intermediate training: 8 ordered
YAK 130 for advanced training: 24 ordered
Mig 29SMT for intercepters: 8 to be upgraded plus 4 more to complete the squad, goal to have 36 in total.
SU 30 for long range intercepters: 12 under negotiation with aim for 24 in total