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The air defence challenges would be the same for a heavier fighter. The best way of not dealing with IAF SAMs is to attack targets from as far away as possible, I.E. stand-off range, and in excess of 300km. Ultimately the PAF would probably invest in further developing Ra'ad as well as acquiring a JSOW like system, in addition to stockpiling on AShM, ARM, etc.Dear Sir,
Pak can't fully rely on it's missile arsenal to attack enemy targets , the Paf shall be compelled to have at least one semi stealth long range fighter bomber from Su family (more chance of Chinese platform). Further if Pak gets J31 same requirement shall be fulfilled. Pak already relying on Mirage IIIs and Vs having short lifespan. As per wiki combat range of J31 is 1,250KM which I believ shall be more than 2000KM once this bird is ready.
Please do consider Indian efforts of getting capable air defense, as it already has S300 SAMs in it's arsenal along with other systems.
U still can't deny effectiveness of stealthy heavy platforms. If ur logic is true why America is using Air force around the world despite having long range missiles. We have seen that such missiles are not so reliable like American Tomhawks fell in Blouchistan/Iran instead of Afgh.The air defence challenges would be the same for a heavier fighter. The best way of not dealing with IAF SAMs is to attack targets from as far away as possible, I.E. stand-off range, and in excess of 300km. Ultimately the PAF would probably invest in further developing Ra'ad as well as acquiring a JSOW like system, in addition to stockpiling on AShM, ARM, etc.
U still can't deny effectiveness of stealthy heavy platforms. If ur logic is true why America is using Air force around the world despite having long range missiles. We have seen that such missiles are not so reliable like American Tomhawks fell in Blouchistan/Iran instead of Afgh.
U still can't deny effectiveness of stealthy heavy platforms. If ur logic is true why America is using Air force around the world despite having long range missiles. We have seen that such missiles are not so reliable like American Tomhawks fell in Blouchistan/Iran instead of Afgh.
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They fell off target in the 1990s, I don't think the margin of failure would be as bad today (given their heavy use in Iraq in 2003). As for the U.S, when was the last time it conducted aerial operations over a truly threatening air defence environment? Last I checked the Taliban weren't sporting MKIs and long-range SAMs. Moreover, the U.S has an abundance of heavy fighters, Pakistan would field like 40, so the impact of loss would be much bigger on Pakistan than U.S.U still can't deny effectiveness of stealthy heavy platforms. If ur logic is true why America is using Air force around the world despite having long range missiles. We have seen that such missiles are not so reliable like American Tomhawks fell in Blouchistan/Iran instead of Afgh.
They fell off target in the 1990s, I don't think the margin of failure would be as bad today (given their heavy use in Iraq in 2003). As for the U.S, when was the last time it conducted aerial operations over a truly threatening air defence environment? Last I checked the Taliban weren't sporting MKIs and long-range SAMs. Moreover, the U.S has an abundance of heavy fighters, Pakistan would field like 40, so the impact of loss would be much bigger on Pakistan than U.S.
Correct me if I'm wrong, PAF seems to accord greater priority to Air Defence and Maritime attack capabilities of JF-17. This is evident from integration. Efforts to integrate of air to air missiles and anti-ship missiles are indicators to that. This strategy is correct in Pakistan's own environment because this where PAF needs to push its capabilities. However if we are look to look at export market, potential buyers may be more interested in its capability to engage ground targets with precision. In today's world, terrorism and insurgencies are biggest threat to nation states and air to air fights have gone on low priority. If countries like Iraq, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Egypt, Yemen etc are to buy this aircraft, they will keenly evaluate JFT's ability to strike terrorist's targets with guided weapons in any weather, day and night. My question is why we are not seeing JFT pics with LGBs, Air to surface missiles and targeting and recce pods? Shouldn't it make more sense for export customers?
Correct me if I'm wrong, PAF seems to accord greater priority to Air Defence and Maritime attack capabilities of JF-17. This is evident from integration. Efforts to integrate of air to air missiles and anti-ship missiles are indicators to that. This strategy is correct in Pakistan's own environment because this where PAF needs to push its capabilities. However if we are look to look at export market, potential buyers may be more interested in its capability to engage ground targets with precision. In today's world, terrorism and insurgencies are biggest threat to nation states and air to air fights have gone on low priority. If countries like Iraq, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, Egypt, Yemen etc are to buy this aircraft, they will keenly evaluate JFT's ability to strike terrorist's targets with guided weapons in any weather, day and night. My question is why we are not seeing JFT pics with LGBs, Air to surface missiles and targeting and recce pods? Shouldn't it make more sense for export customers?