Follow along with the video below to see how to install our site as a web app on your home screen.
Note: This feature may not be available in some browsers.
agree with you. But the problem is F-35 is not for sale to India and PAK-FA is 10 years away. India cannot wait that long.
In my opinion, the rafale is the best bet for India (remember, the IAF originally wanted Mirages). It is true multi-role as it has excellent air-to-ground abilities while it also has good air-to-air abilities (though not as good as the eurofighter typhoon).
As far as I am concerned, the F-18, F-16 (because of problems with American ToT and sanctions) and MiG-35 (As the IAF already have access to russian tech and are looking to diversify) are already out of the race (although I would have loved to see the MiG-35 in service in India).
I doubt that the Griphen will be selected as it does not offer much political advantages and is competetion for the LCA. Moreover, many of it's components are American and hence again prone to sanctions. Moreover, Swedish jets have never been in service in India.
That leaves us with the eurofighter and the rafale. Both have an edge over other contenders (other than MiG-35) when it comes to ToT as it has few or no american components. Both gives the IAF access to European tech. The eurofighter is better in air-to-air while the rafale has an edge in air-to ground combat. But should India go for another fighter excelling in air-to-air when it has the Su-30MKI? So here, the rafale has the advantage as it can complement the Su-30MKI. Moreover, the rafale is cheaper than the eurofighter. Infact, I think the IAF should extend the tender and induct 200 of the Rafales.
Well in 2020 Pakistan will have this.
Let see if u challenge this. Lol
Even though the Eurofighter is one of the most capable fighters in the world, I dont think they will win even the MMRCA deal as in my opinion the rafale is better suited for the IAF.
ToT is tooo loose a word that is going around. We dont know what GOI as asked as a part of ToT. Every vendor touting to give as much as ToT as possible makes it even more difficult.Both have an edge over other contenders (other than MiG-35) when it comes to ToT as it has few or no american components.
Both gives the IAF access to European tech. The eurofighter is better in air-to-air while the rafale has an edge in air-to ground combat.
Moreover, the rafale is cheaper than the eurofighter and India already has a good experience with the mirages.
That would mean that we would have to make fewer changes in the existing infrastructure which translates to less money spent on induction.
Well in 2020 Pakistan will have this.
Let see if u challenge this. Lol
Never ever discount Americans like that. They are master salesman and in all probability will make a deal which we will find hard to refuse. Our politicians might just suck it up considering the fact that all planes have cleared our flight evaluation tests (as far as i know). I personally wouldnt like F16 or F18 to be selected but ...
Practically Gripen seems to be the best over all choice ...low operating costs , low cost of the plane , NG seems to have evolved quite nicely, etc... It would be a great plane in IAF colors if inducted.
I adore Rafale (My favourite) but is too expensive and way less power compared to other aircrafts.. I am not sure how India can afford 120+ rafale or EF.
In my opinion ............India should go for Eurofighter.......
Reasons...
3)Saab Gripen, Naaaa....JF-17 is close to it, especially PAF plans to take it near to Gripen N.