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I don't think engine is as much of an issue as are the avionics. Western avionics are still far superior to Chinese and therefore should be acquired.Kharian Beast,
From my knowledge, it is electronics such as mission computer, radar and missiles-- the article clearly states that electronics from Thales and radar from MBDA.
No engine negotiations are currently one except for possible up-gradation of RD-93's thrust which is very much a possibility.
But I think by the time we start receiving western avionics, chinese would catch up in technological development on par to the western ones.
Not to mention Chinese are far more economical than western folks.
Which bloc of F16 and with what weapons/avionics? Im so curious to know nowAn aircraft having defeated F-16s in air to air combat during training missions, whose pilots have been transferred from the F-16s, pilots who are not willing to go back to the F-16s, deserves more then to be ranked then just a trainer.
Or should i be saying, ignorance is a .................................