Mr.Mastan, The point to ponder upon is: JF-17's modernization is progressing at a rapid pace and i reckon that the time is not far when we will be seeing the 5th generation version of JF-17. This also puts to rest all those claims that JF-17 was not appropriate aircraft for Pakistan because swiftly and steadily JF-17 is catching up with modern aircraft's of the same category. This project has done wonders for Pakistan not in terms of defence but also valuable experience, which Pakistan couldn't have garnered, if it went for, lets just any western jet. To further elucidate my point, i represent the case of Mirages and F-16's---------------While they may be good and may have served us well, but they didn't add any worthwhile expertise/knowledge to our R&D. Jf-17 is a boon in this respect and considering the technological leaps its making, i wont lose sleep, if Pakistan shuns all other aircraft's in the favor of JF-17 in the future.
Hi,
There is no such thing as a 5th generation version of JF17----. That clearly shows that you have no clue what te term means----. JF17 will end as a 4--4.5 gen aircraft---that is the limit of the design.
This does not put to rest any claims that it was the right aircraft.
This would have been a right aircraft when the nation had FREE time and no threats from the enemy. It in itself is not the right aircraft to fulfill the need of the defense of Pakistan----because it has miniscule strike capabilities which are all defensive in nature.
The Iraqis suffered in the first gulf war---because they made it a DEFENSIVE war----they dug in and waited for the enemy----.
The German----were ploughing thru in Europe till they build a defensive line on the beaches of france.
Our measly navy----they died 2500 miles away---waging war on the other side of India---in the submarine hunting for the indian assets-----our soldiers died on the other side of the border during kargil----and our frigging air force wants to fight on our soil----?
Why----because they want to be called a defensive air force----defensive my ar-se----these guys are being led by cowards----that is what the air force has been for the last many years----.
14 years it has been and still no air superiority fighter to compete and take down the enemy one on one---nt a single aircraft that the enemy is concerned about----.
I don't give a sh-it about the slogan of the PAF we will give our live for the country----I want a slogan that we will kill the enemy in the land of the enemy----.
I don't give a sh-it about the slogan of we will give them a bloody nose----I want a slogan that we will smash them to kingdom come---.
Who gives a diddly sh-it about gaining knowledge with a puny little aircraft when we have to face 240 monster breathing death and destruction from everywhere.
This R&D is for those who have FREE TIME----or when you have secured your assets with the right aircraft and then you can develop these kind of aircraft.
So---400 million in development of this aircraft
20 million a piece----a total of 70 JF 17----being built and in operation----1.5 Billion dollars
So----for 14 years----is this what we have to show for-----2 Billion dollars of procurement that is all------
You don't even qualify to WIPE YOUR OWN NOSE YET----where come the no losing of your sleep----.
You have to know and understand the levels of threat that is being faced to lose sleep----if you are totally clueless---then off course----what losing of sleep---you can party 24/7 and have a good time because it matters nothing to you because you canot comprehend the threat.