Viper0011.
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Hi,
I will agree to that----most part. But still---if there is EJ200 available---there must be one platform to show what it can do.
The RD93 is doing a great job---no doubt but it has limitations. From a position of uncertainty---this engine has brought us to a point of recognition---like we are now at the base camp of the K2---.
Now if you look at it---the life of the engine has been reduced from 4000 hrs to 2200 hrs----so in that sense---even for pakistan air force---it is better to go for the EJ200 version----which has a life span of around 6000 hrs---.
So---paf does not need to market it to other nations---the EJ200 variant would serve better for pakistan.
And again---if you fly it---people would want it.
I agree with your general concept. And I actually have been to the base camp of K-2 myself, one of the most memorable trips of my life being in the negative 40 Celsius and then trapped inside a Glacier for hours before anyone could get to us. It was a white sheet of snow and ice for as long as the human eye can see. And not a Goddamn human, dog or even a ird in sight!!!! But that's a separate story altogether.
The RD-93MA's actual MTBF ratio is higher then the previous version. But because its sort of new and not functionally tested to the extent it needed to, I think the PAF has reduced the operational hours just to be on the safe side and to gain knowledge about it in details. The upgrades were all new to RD-93. Its like, my sports car uses a fully synthetic oil that apparently Mercedes brings from Germany for just this one type (the rest can use Mobil 1). So with this expensive oil change, I know the vehicle can go to 10K miles without problems as the label says so. But because I know the cost of having issues with this vehicle and it not being a normal car, I am cautious. So I order oil change every 5k-6k miles. Same rule is being applied to RD-93MA to ensure pilot safety and aircraft availability.
I think EJ2000 and Meteor and all, should be an option on the JFT block IV, the one I mentioned earlier with PS'd pictures showing stealthy body and nose cone. That would easily compete with Rafale's and EFT's so it must have that higher end option. Just like cars, you add a sports package and touring package from the French, the cost of the JFT goes up