Irfan,
That low cost thing by the Paf----was just for show---. They wanted something that they could rely on---and a promise of low cost made the people happy.
Now that they have achieved that goal----the target is to increase the potency of the aircraft by a multitude----which means Aesa---Irst---jammers and targetting pods---Off bore sight WVRs---and premium BVR's.
So---as long as the price stays under the 30 million a pop range---it is a wonderful addition.
The aesa that could fit into this aircraft maybe in the range of 750--950 T/R modules because of the size of the nose cone.
The thing is---that you have a HONDA CIVIC LX now----you can keep it that way---or you can make it into a CIVIC SI.
Also the thing is that you cannot keep the current format of electronics on the JF17---that will just defeat the total purpose of manufacturing this aircraft---.
Aesa and IRST are a force multiplier---these are basically STEROIDS for the aircraft.
What do you say
@Indus Falcon @Khafee