sancho
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My take is this, scrap the J-10 deal, its not worth the time and get involved in one of the 5th generation projects with either chengdu or Shenyang even if we don't have much to contribute...
...1) Alot of technology will make its way to JF-17 making it a true 4.5th generation fighter
2) We will be able to induct a 5th generation fighter by 2020, meaning much quicker then our Indian counterparts giving us the edge we have lost for so long now.
I agree with you on the earlier, but since around 40 x J10s won't make a big difference and JF 17 has good upgrade potential too. However, the latter is a bit too far fetched, especially since it needs a lot of money and know how to develop a 5th gen fighter with real 5th gen capabilities and JF 17 currently is just a basic 4th platform. Joining China on such a development would be the best for PAF/Pakistan, but it won't be on the same level as for JF 17, because it would be way more costly development, the numbers that PAF can procure and operate will be way lower, the technical contribution is more limited too. PAF/Pakistan would be more dependent on what China offers in terms of industrial advantages or participation, but the gain of experience and know how might still be worth it.