TigerOfMysore
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Not believable.When the US threatened to attack Pakistan if it did not help it invade Afghanistan in 2001, Musharraf asked the PAF how long it could hold off the Americans - and the answer was 30 minutes to 3 hours
It took longer for the US Airforce to take out Iraqi Air Force.
Furthermore tactics come into play. If war is to happen, then preemption is the only path.
Pakistan would take out any air bases through long range missile batteries at the point of enemy force positioning, especially land assets. You hit before the enemy become operational or has positioned resources effectively.
This would mean days if not weeks for any meaningful air assets being aligned by the opposing force. Carrier groups would need to be careful where they traverse. If Pakistan could restrict the Air assets to CGs and long range bombing then you are likely looking at days if not a couple of weeks before PAFs degrades. Though eventually the US would grind the PAF into the ground. It would not however happen in 30 minutes to 3 hours.
The only difference is warrior intent. This is the question mark. Will Pakistani establishment want to fight or will they fold given their belief of eventual loss. If that loss and fear of loss is in their mind, I think they'll let their arms down before a single bullet is fired.