Add that Cobra story now to the mix as well as ordered items with a bad supplier
However, If ordered 36 (with 4 Trainers Models), J31 , it would have similar Psychological Impact as arrival of F16 in 80's . J-31 even in it's present form , would be a gamble worth taking. It would add to the depth of Operational capability for Pakistani Airforce
If our Money for Super Cobra helicopters is returned from USA, I would invest that 100% into J31 Order in 3-4 Days may be this cancellation of Super Cobra is a Eid gif from all mighty to guide us to invest in real plane for our need
There is no backlog for orders for plane if we order our deliveries will be on time and we will get our planes first. The optimum delivery preferential aspect of deal would be in Pakistani Maximum National Interest
This plane is NOT needed to be expert Dog fighter we just need it for
Tactical Usage in battle field.
JF17 Block III will be doing the heavy lifting and Airspace Security role
F31 would be a special asset - Go In
Take Out , come back more or less used like a Sniper or Assassin
This is a no brainer we should have already
Ordered 40 planes to counter threat
Northern ACE SQUADRON 1 = 18 Units
Southern ACE SQUADRON 2 = 18 Units
Western ACE SQUADRON = 4 Units (Not full squadron)
In case in future we find that we love the potential of the craft we can always order next batch. We really need this plane in so more older planes can go to retirement faster
Ordering 40 now would enable us a refill with another 50 planes down the line