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knowing about engine does not tell anything about plane performance unless you know the weight of the plane and more importantly its aerodynamic profile, even then unless either you see it's true/full performance in demos or actual flying experience.
Just knowing what RADAR is used does not tell anything unless its true operational specs are divulged or stolen. otherwise its just a name?
Just knowing what RADAR is used does not tell anything unless its true operational specs are divulged or stolen. otherwise its just a name?
Sir, what will be so secret about it.
RD-93 is a derivative of Kilmov RD-33 used in mig-29 fulcrum, so india already knows characteristics of RD-93. Probably Block III will use another derivative of the advanced RD-33MK, which india will know already unless it is Chinese origin WS-13.
As for RADAR, there are three contenders: Nanjing Research Institute of Electronics Technology (NRIET) KLJ-7A, Leihua Electronic Technology Research Institute (LETRI) LKF601E, and Leonardo Grifo-E.
Most probably it will be one of chinese origin.
Of course PAF and PAC will keep certain information classified about RADAR and avionics, but disclosing the RADAR model and engine is no secret.
After induction it will appear at Farnborough and other shows so brochures will have that info.