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Aselpod is unlikely to be integrated on JFT as basic technology is American and is produced under license in Turkey so Yanks will not allow but if they do, it should be on par or slightly less than blk 52 AIDEWS
Even if we don't have a two seat version of JF-17s, for training it can be compensated by getting an advanced jet trainer, L-15 kind of, having full digital FBW, HOTAS etc things, which can fully utilized for training pilots at OCU level before sending them to JF-17s, till any AJT is not procured, we can use the twin seat F-16s to train pilots and send them to JF-17s.
But if twin seat JF-17 is not a feasible option, then 2 Sqd strength L-15 kind of AJT would be able to do the job.
There will likely be a two-seat JF-17, it was confirmed by PAF itself on numerous occasions all within the last couple years. Not only would it be used for OCU, but potentially other important roles as well.
For example, there is scope for the twin-seat in EW roles - similar to the EA-18G Growler. My understanding is that the most significant 'change' would be the use of a special full-spectrum EW pod similar to AN/ALQ-99. Obviously we're not talking about something of the same standard or quality, but the concept can definitely be explored. Existing relations with companies from Turkey, China, Italy, France, etc, should be exploited in this regard. The 'JF-17EW' would give PAF tremendous flexibility in its operations by (1) ensuring a higher number of EW and combat aircraft available, (2) allow the use of EW in more dangerous zones as 'JF-17EW' can be equipped with AAM/ARM. Plus absorbing losses of JF-17 will not be as significant as say DA-20.
PAC is churning out 4 per month (this is verified by AFM as well)
i wld challenge this as the 1st year production is 15 a/c per year.
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Sure everybody is interested now but will people buy an export version of this plane 10 + years down the road? Or cheap F-16/Su30?
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Surely you didn't consider the natural fact that this plane (JF17) would be upgraded as time progresses and rest assured in 10+ years time it would surely be upgraded in much the same way that the F-16 has been upgraded over the years.