Ali_Baba
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As described elsewhere, in certain sectors along the LOC, the JF-17s have taken over CAPs duties leaving the F-16s free to perform other roles. A fully loaded JF-17 heading out to carry out it's CAP along the Indian border.
We have seen F16s with al least 4 AMRAAMs, 2 Sidewinders + Fuel tanks perform these CAPs. How can the JF17 be an adequate substitute for that level of firepower with only 2 SD10s? ... or has PAF taken to flying 2 JF17s for every 1 F16 to compenstate for the deficiency ?? Does this not represent a degradation of CAP capbility near the LOC right when we need more ?
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