silent hawk
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Sir, nice post.
Can you share what you learnt about the specs and cost of the air craft at the Xi'an Aircraft Industrial Corporation?
So that we can better understand your point of view in the light of what you have learnt over there.
Hi,
The cost of the JH7B s no different than the cost of the Blk2-3 JF17----but it gives a massive punch for the dollar that is paid----.
As for the Paf---it has been hijacked by fighter mafia----so when they see a heavy bomber / fighter---they just go numb and look the different way.
As I have stated often----to whatever it may count to---JF17 is the best bang for the buck but it is the bang at the lowest tiers of strength----. When the enemy is 3 times the size---you also need sledge hammers to clear the way thru----.
We need a pneumatic hammer to do the job---the JF17 is a hand held chisel and hammer.
So---please don't tell me about the strategy and the intellect of the PAF. This organization has failed to do its duty----. 14 years it has been---its job was to find the air superiority aircraft needed to take charge of the air space.
JF17 is not going to make much of a difference unless complimented with a heavy----. Like the F16's with the F15's.
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Very interesting reply. The cost is more. It is a pretty advanced aircraft and twin engine increases the cost. Was in the 50 mil + range.
Bomber & Attack Aircraft - Military Equipment
The fighter mafia portion I would tend to agree with. Prevents us from acquiring SAMs as well.
In the F-16 , F-15 scenario the F-16 were the heavy. At present PAF would go for JF-17 escorted by F-16. India would be Jaguars or M2K escorted by MKI. They have a stronger punch. Then again they are offensive defensive while we are defensive offensive. Hence the Clausawitz issue and your accusation of PAF fighting from a position of weakness.
So your perspective makes sense. We need the hammer. If we need it the cost does not matter.
I was also told about the H-6K at Xian would that be better than the JH7B?