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if paf flies from karachi or masroor airbase it may only have to go a few 100 kms to face any blockade..The first priority is not naval strike at this point in time but COIN. Therefore my guess would be a lot of time would be spent on integrating western and chinese munitions (Air to ground) and less on Air Launched AShM.
I can be wrong here but deep maritime strike option can only be exercised with an air-refuelable JFT specially when carrying a C80X missile. Therefore, integrating the air refueling probe system is the first step to equipping the JFT with maritime strike role in a meaninigful way. Otherwise the Mirages will do fine in thier current configuration.
we are not expecting paf to fly till Calcutta or so..
about loitering time jf-17 can refeul quickly even on ground and have quick takeoff time..
anyway they will soon be integrated with air refueling
Jf-17 models have shown to carry 2sd-10s, 2WVR missles and 2 C-802.. this is a good combo for naval role.
adding these give a weight less than 2800 kg so i dont think so it will be an issue. the wing seems good enough to hold the weight