razgriz19
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A plane can infinitely fly until it can compete with adversary
a) Engineering parts overhaul ensures a plane maintains flyable capacity
(We have this 100% , we make ISO certified parts international quality)
b) Technological upgrades (Targeting Pod, New Missiles , Radar) adds to longevity.
(We could find friendly nations who can assist)
c) A respectable Missile on board to give pilots a fighting chance
(The on board missiles we can improve this aspect)
Electronic counter measure units(China /Open Market)
- We can probably upgrade all our 200 fleet of Mirage for the cost to manufacture 18-20 JF17 thunders.
Missiles (China Air to Air long range)
Targeting PODs (Turkey)
Are all operations which are doable
The key for Pakistan is we have an "Engineering Base" for this plane provided we can upgrade its Technological limitations this plane can serve for another 10-15 years
Yes, an engine that has been overhauled is essentially a brand new engine as its brought up to manufacture's specs.
However, to bring it up to "new" standard, technicians would most likely have to replace some parts that are not in confinement to manufacture's requirement.
And i'm pretty darn sure that PAC does not manufacture parts for the engine, such as compressor blades, etc
In fact, i don't think even SNECMA makes parts for those engines. Therefore, all those engines have a life limit, and as a result PAF cannot upgrade/overhaul these airplanes completely and keep them in service forever.
Another thing is, we don't have 200 mirages. That number is probably at around 120-130 max. A lot of them have been salvaged for parts, and a lot of them have crashed.