J10C , has delta wing , which tend to make a plane more agile and maneuverability, is higher. Also the Engines they have is a bit more powerful , so in hands of a experienced pilot , these birds will be great asset.
The J10CP Engine , is also able to do advance Engine Thrust , adjustments which allow pilots to perform
unique in flight moves for close Dog Fights
The weapons package appear very similar to Thunders , but he J10C has more missile carriage, so it impacts individual missions slightly. If inducted in number the benefits will benefit Pakistan's Airforce over all capabilities.
Also J10C , can also fill roles which Mirages have with respect to anti , SAM delivery platform.
The Computer & Avionics package is very similar on both platforms , the block IIIs have enjoyed some impressive improvements so over all capabilities is boosted for PAF.
In term of similarities
F-16A/B ------------Successor -------------->
JF17-II / JF-III
Mirage---------------Successor -------------->
J10CP
**JF-17 Block III are suppose to be more advance then F16 C/D
Since we are upgrading our Jet from Mirage standard , last upgrade done in 90's to 2022 standard , for J10 , the upgrade is not only on
mechanical level but
Avionics and on board computer systems , and pilot's situational awareness
Originally many folks in 2009 claimed, Pakistan will fly almost 250 JF-17 Thunders Block
JF17-II / JF-III by 2015
- Still good 100 craft short of target
- Good 4-5 Year gap from targets due to decision to make JF-17 2B model and also a bit extra time needed for JF-17 Block III
It is fair to Assume ,
30-75 J10CP would be needed to balance the retirement of Mirage fleet
- First batch is being inducted on March 23rd
- Numbers could increase to match our current F16 Fleet Numbers
Possible future Configuration for PAF
- 75- F16 C/D
- 100 - J10-CP
- 250 - JF17 Block II & JF17-Block III
- ??? - Azm [Design & Research Phase]
Retired Or Sell to Friendly Airforce or reposition on Western Front
