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Usman Shabbir on PakDef confirmed that the J-10B airframe will be used for FC-20. The question I guess is on the radar, avionics, ECM/EW and weapon-systems.
1. IMO it's clear that JF-17 and FC-20 will use the same set of A2A and A2G weapon-systems. If Pakistan were to cooperate with South Africa & Europe in this regard, then I would rule out Chinese-systems.
2. The radar could require a lot more guessing. The PAF is clear on using AESA with JF-17, and will acquire ToT for any radar it chooses (for domestic production & development). It's possible that FC-20 may use an AESA radar from the same core-provider, or maybe Pakistan will develop one in cooperation with China/Italy-U.K.
3. I expect ECM/EW will be approached in the same manner as radar, though we may see more cooperation with Turkey in this regard.
4. Avionics will likely be developed & produced in Pakistan.
Keep in mind that the PAF has set a figure of 60~150 FC-20s in the long-run.
Wow that should clear alot of things from my head.
Thats what i was wondering and hoping for the PAF. IMO a chinese version of FC-20 wont be such a competitive 4.5 generation fighter as most of their top notch R&D are concentrated for "domestic" production.
I also hope to add another Technology provider "South Korea" for FC-20 and JF-17 program. Recently they have developed ECM technology which has been offered to pakistan and i think without hesitation we should ask for co operations.
During IDAS defense exhibition, PAF did show alot of interests on western weapon systems such as Meteor and i wonder if that could likely be primary AAM for FC-20?
As for the AESA radar for JF-17. Do you think PAF is perhaps looking forward to integrating right after delivery of 50 Chinese version or after the contract of 150?