Deino
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MK not coming slow .
@Deino is a nice guy and as per my observation, not that much of a “tech geek”, more interested in collection of Chinese origin aircraft/missile/any system, information.
He is not the one to answer the shortcomings of RD-93 on Thunders. However, your demand is valid as he did suggest EJ-2000 /Snecma/GE
You are indeed correct and as @Mangus Ortus Novem asked, I'm not sure, why he's so angry... reason for this is probably that we have a certain history that - I would even admit for both of us - sometimes makes us blind for what the other said due to our own bias.
In fact he exactly repeated, what I said - or at least wanted to say - before:
The RD-93 has no shortcomings for the value received = "this RD-93 is a blessing but it was the best available given the political and budget considerations".
As such, would there a Western engine be available or would Pakistani be able or willing to pay more, it would have been better. But so, the RD-93 is the best bang for the value paid.
Therefore at least IMO no reason for such a harsh reply...
Concerning your question: I'm indeed not a technical guy - at least I admit - and as such I cannot mention you any specific shortcomings of the RD-93 other that it is no longer an match against any of the other three powerplants I mentioned and - I know he won't like it again - that those former pilots I spoke to, several who flew MiG-21, MiG-23, F-16 and even €F all say in summary "yes, it is a nice, decent little airplane, but it's engine is its main weakpoint. No-one will admit this especially if you ask anyone in Pakistan, but it is its major shortcoming in nearly all points @MastanKhan mentioned."
Anyway; it is the best bang for the buck paid.
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