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lets say it "makes sense" to Chinese now and they are totally "sold" to the ideaIt actually makes sense to use the JFT to replace J7, some J8 and a few other regiments. Primarily if you induct the JFT for "internal" regiments that usually stay inside China, I think for each J-10A or B, you can get two JFT's with similar multi-role capability but with less payload. I think it makes a lot of sense.
It'll save up a lot of $$$$. For external facing regiments, you guys can use heavier and higher tech planes like the J10, J11, J16, etc.
They will go for BLOCK II but not furtherJF-17s makes sense for China only in terms of economics, it can do all the same things as the J-10 but with less endurance and payload. The shear number of older aircraft which need replacing are huge, by inducting JF-17s they can save some funds which they can direct towards other projects. Also even if China goes for JF-17s I dont think they will go for an updated model as that will enter the J-10 domain, they will go for basic specs with indigenous engine to keep costs down.
Won't believe it unless I see it, there is little to no point in China inducting the JF-17, as it is a redundant capability for the PLAAF.
If I am the Chairman of China I will induct JF17 in year 2018-2020.
Strategy is more important than jets.
If I am the Chairman, I will equip 80 JF17s and use them in the direction east sea. JF17 is a cheep and good enough to dog fight F35 from Japan. You know how much costs a F35, and how much costs a JF17. Using JF17 to patrol the east sea in peacetime, to consume a 200 mil. dollar F35 is a real bargain. When we have enough JF17s, we can support at least one JF17 in japaness ADIZ 25 hours per day. Can japan support one F35 patrol in their ADIZ? For us JF17 has a consumable price. Making the east sea as a huge training school, and japanese are our coach.
The price of JF17 is the same to T50 trainer from Korea, but JF17 is a real fighter! Using JF17 as an advanced trainer is
luxury.
.
lets say it "makes sense" to Chinese now and they are totally "sold" to the idea
some observations I have
what about the 3 other non 5th generation projects China is already running (J11, J16, J10)
how would a logistical & maintenance nightmare of keeping such a complex mix of so many jets will be cost effective?
why would China need "internal regiments" when America has create a semi circle around it.
for Pakistan it makes perfect sense because it is essentially moving towards 2 jet types. F-16 and JF-17 (replacing Mirages and F7s)
lets say it "makes sense" to Chinese now and they are totally "sold" to the idea
some observations I have
what about the 3 other non 5th generation projects China is already running (J11, J16, J10)
how would a logistical & maintenance nightmare of keeping such a complex mix of so many jets will be cost effective?
why would China need "internal regiments" when America has create a semi circle around it.
for Pakistan it makes perfect sense because it is essentially moving towards 2 jet types. F-16 and JF-17 (replacing Mirages and F7s)
lets say it "makes sense" to Chinese now and they are totally "sold" to the idea
some observations I have
what about the 3 other non 5th generation projects China is already running (J11, J16, J10)
how would a logistical & maintenance nightmare of keeping such a complex mix of so many jets will be cost effective?
why would China need "internal regiments" when America has create a semi circle around it.
for Pakistan it makes perfect sense because it is essentially moving towards 2 jet types. F-16 and JF-17 (replacing Mirages and F7s)
If I am the Chairman of China I will induct JF17 in year 2018-2020.
Strategy is more important than jets.
If I am the Chairman, I will equip 80 JF17s and use them in the direction east sea. JF17 is a cheep and good enough to dog fight F35 from Japan. You know how much costs a F35, and how much costs a JF17. Using JF17 to patrol the east sea, to consume a 200 mil. dollar F35 is a real bargain. For us JF17 has a consumable price. Making the east sea as a huge training school, and japanese are our coach.
The price of JF17 is the same to T50 trainer from Korea, but JF17 is a real fighter! Using JF17 as an advanced trainer is
luxury.
.