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To be precise, the total fleet will be 230 Su-30MKI's.
69 MiG 29's. And calling it an 'upgrade' is insulting to it. Its being completely changed.
I think the number is 49, but im not sure here. And the Mirage 2000 will be converted to Mirage 2009'+'. Many stand alone elements from the Rafale will be put in(or so i'v read).
True. AFAIK, once the MRCA is signed, and slowly but steadily, LCA will start getting inducted, around 2015, you will see a VERY VERY capable and proper sized IAF.
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Considering the depleting force levels, India made additional payments to Russia and fastracked the process at HAL as well. Several planes that were to be made from scratch here, would have their kits sourced from Russia to increase the per year capacity at HAL.I was making conservative estimates taking into account a heightened attrition rate and a longer timeline for the induction of all 230 Su30MKIs. It should also be noted that if the economy stays strong and more funds are availed to the air force that the number of Sukhois may actually increase.
No idea on that mate.Also, the IAF is still keeping a close watch on the developments of the Su34 fullback EW and strike variants.
The 6th pay commission left some gaping holes.The human resources issues however are a lot more grave.
Are the planes that Pakistan is acquiring from the United States and China able enough to deal with India's Sukhoi-30MKIs??? I heard that the JF-17's are not 4th generation fighter jets and are consistantly facing delays, either with the engines or better avionics...? I also heard that the F-16's the US was supplying was not as good as the previous jets, (F-16 Vipers). Can anyone share some light to this?
These 40 year old jets that you are refering to seem like a death trap to me, and young pilots which are being forced to fly them are being sent to their deaths at an early stage even before there are any signs of war and that to me sounds unnecessary and justified. I do not believe any country could be operationally ready flying that piece of junk, especially against Su30MKIs...!!! It would be more wiser to rely on SAM...
With regards to the JF-17's, being on track, it seems like all our prayers being answered. Though, i heard the annual production of this aircraft is only 8, with half going to China under an agreement between the two countries. Do you believe that this is sufficient enough to replace all prehistoric jets...?
You only need to read what the Lt General (malaymishra123 ), had written to know, that Pakistan has some big problems.... especially with regards to being operationally ready...!!!
These 40 year old jets that you are refering to seem like a death trap to me, and young pilots which are being forced to fly them are being sent to their deaths at an early stage even before there are any signs of war and that to me sounds unnecessary and justified. I do not believe any country could be operationally ready flying that piece of junk, especially against Su30MKIs...!!! It would be more wiser to rely on SAM...
With regards to the JF-17's, being on track, it seems like all our prayers being answered. Though, i heard the annual production of this aircraft is only 8, with half going to China under an agreement between the two countries. Do you believe that this is sufficient enough to replace all prehistoric jets...?
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Please provide links on the success of Akash. I don't doubt what you're saying, I think Akash has succeeded unlike the other DRDO projects, but I would still like a link.
You only need to read what the Lt General (malaymishra123 ), had written to know, that Pakistan has some big problems.... especially with regards to being operationally ready...!!!
Ok If i were to guess, I would say you are trolling here .....maybe you outta change your flag?
1)Yes they are.... 100 (approx) F-16's, 36 J10's and a few others that are not common knowledge........ (not forgetting the 250 JF-17's which all would have BVR capability as well as some good avionics) AMRAAMS, SD-10 and MICA, Erieye,HAwkeye 2000 and a Chinese AWACS.
2)I don't know what you have "heard" But the JF-17 has not had any delays at all. There were many touted by others. But none have materialised Engines? no problem! Avionics? No problem! weapons? No problem!
3) The F-16's being supplied are the same BLKs being used by the USAF and the IsAF. So wrong again!
SO in conclusion....Either ditch your sources (cause they are making you look stupid)or stop trolling.