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lo jawano mazay karo Similar load as that of F-16s in AntiShip operations
But with very different performance! JF 17 with this config could only use the smaller centerline fuel tank and would have very limited range, even if refuelled in air after take off.
The F16s on the other side, can carry 2 x Harpoons + up to 3 fuel tanks, the Block 52s could even add CFTs. So combining F16s and P3s with Harpoons in the anti ship role would make much more operational sense, than using JF17.
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There is unlikely to be a JFT-II..my friend speculation rules.
though jft II will offer much more than this
There is unlikely to be a JFT-II..
There is the second batch on which we have already had a lengthy debate..
Then there will be the third batch which may have some minor airframe changes along with major avionics changes.
NO CFT's...or anything that adds too much to the cost of the jet.
Its still a very big leap considering what we have for such roles currently, the Mirage IIIs i believe.
JF-17s basic role for now is to replace the existing 2nd Gen fighters with something which is much superior to all of them.
Imran bhai balochistan or where?
But with very different performance! JF 17 with this config could only use the smaller centerline fuel tank and would have very limited range, even if refuelled in air after take off.
The F16s on the other side, can carry 2 x Harpoons + up to 3 fuel tanks, the Block 52s could even add CFTs. So combining F16s and P3s with Harpoons in the anti ship role would make much more operational sense, than using JF17.
Of course, but it's simply wrong to think that JF 17 will be the prime fighter of PAF in any roles now. It is better than those fighters you mentioned and might be better than F16s in future, but that still takes time. For other export countries, this anti ship config might be interesting, but for the mentioned reasons not for Pakistan.
I see JF 17 currently in interception, CAS and SEAD roles at the moment, the F16s will take over air superiority, deep strikes and anti ship. When J10B arrives things might change again, but that will depend on the final specs and capabilities.