air marshal
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Lets say the PAF acquires these 50-60 M-346...I think PAF should acquire some 50-60 M-346 for LIFT/AJT. I guess PAF is also interested in acquiring some 50 L-15s as well. M-346 & L-15 will be a good addition to CSS for LIFT/AJT.
But why we second LIfT/AJT?
Lets say the PAF acquires these 50-60 M-346...
Do you have any idea what's the fly away price tag?
USD $25 Million!!!
Yeah, its a whole lot better than the M-345, but do you honestly think the PAF would buy those even if it were a serious contender to replace the K-8's.
On the flip side the Hongdu L-15 is valued around a mere $ USD 10-15 Million [depending on the add-ons].
I don't see PAF giving up on the K-8's anytime in the near future, which also happen to be made by Hongdu.
which magazine is this kindly share the name please
14 in ocuAs paf will have more than 200 or 10 plus sqn so there will be more than one ocu meaning at least 4-6 in each ocu and reminding one to two dual seater going to each sqn
assuming 8-12 split between two ocu that leaves 18-14 dual seater to be distributed among at least 10-12 sqdns
perhaps additional dual seater may be ordered later
Appears to be a screen grab from an upcoming Special on some TV Channel. The guy in the hideous purple shirt (front) kinda gave it away.
I guess same reason as on F-16, the inner pylon can effect the drop tank.if load carrying capacity of each hp has increased then why not triple ejectors racks ?
No not supported, PAF must find a solution with existing fleet! and there is a crazy Idea to do it IMO.LIFT/AJT are used before OCU (Operational Conversion Unit) i.e F-16B & JF-17B.
Let's hope PAF will make a purchase of M-346.
The role of M-345 (is an IJT) is totally different from M-346 (is an AJT/LIFT).
M-345 can complement K-8 and cannot replace it. M-346 can add LIFT/AJT capabilities in PAF CSS and L-15 can also be a good combination to train pilots better.
it the Thunder is able to carry 20 bombs in each dual rack, any reason why it can't carry 2 SD-10s the same way given that the SD-10 is much lighter than the bomb?