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@dbc why not send some F35 to pakistan and we will test them against rafale? and see which aircraft is good? never mind just kidding..
I think F16 block 70/72 will be enough for us to beat Rafale and we won't need F35 for it.
When you talk about air combat involving 4/4.5 generation of western origin - factors outside the aircraft's capability dictate the outcome. I say western origin because I know more about western platforms.
These factors obviously include ECM, Air borne surveillance and SAMs beyond that training, tactics and most importantly institutional efficiency and political interference will dictate the outcome.
An example of political interference is the USAF being forced to use an inferior AIM-4 Falcon missile when a superior AIM-9 was available and being used effectively by the USN in Vietnam.
F-16 B52 vs Rafale fall in this category the outcome will largely depend on the above factors and not so much on the capability of the platform itself.
In my opinion, the PAF is a superior institution vis-à-vis the IAF. The main advantage the IAF Rafales have is the meteor but this missile represents a greater threat to AWACS and support platforms (mid air refulers etc) than F-16's and JF-17's. Since PAF lack territorial depth this is both an advantage and a disadvantage. I think the PAF should invest heavily in jamming, counter measures and decoys to protect its combat support assets.