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simulators aside, once the JF-17 is inducted in large numbers, a twin-seater' will become necessary IMO.
Perhaps.. however.. even for the F-35 there is no twin seater on the immediate roadmap. It is envisaged that pilots having spent time on the simulator would be very familiar with the flight characteristics of the jet as to not need a checkride with an instructor.
And the various recovery options available to a newbie F-35 driver would eliminate the need for an instructor.
Maybe PAC should look into this for the JF as well.
yes but they have modern jet trainers, while we still operate the T-37 and K-8 for our pilots for advanced jet training.
maybe what i shd have written was the need for a dual-seat / dual-role OCU
With the current finances, no one knows..
Perhaps its not a bad idea to bring in the JL-9 at a later stage.
Although the JL-15 was a very attractive option.. economics of scale favor the JL-9.
Sir i think PAF should only choose dual seater version of JF-17 for LIFT role
This will keep the much need money in home
Increased production will also reduce the overall price of JFT
Additional JFT available for the attack role if required.
Reduce logistic support due to decrease in number.
Another market for JF-17 Tunder in LIFT to compete in especially in Middle East
The Thunder "B" would be a very large LIFT then.. would it not?
A JL-9 offers faster conversion for the Mianwali based units.. and much easier logistical transition. After all, it will simply be a F-7 with a redesigned nose.
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With the current finances, no one knows..
Perhaps its not a bad idea to bring in the JL-9 at a later stage.
Although the JL-15 was a very attractive option.. economics of scale favor the JL-9.
there is a deal where china will supply 4 trainers to the PAF for evaluation (reported elsewhere). it is most likely the JL-9 or FT-2000 dual-seal advanced trainer which BTW has been selected by the PLAAF over the L-15
yes i heard about these trainers, a few weeks back. China is supplying an initial batch of 4 trainers, free of cost to PAF. this AJT would be the best option to replace the T-37 for BFT purposes..
Then it makes no sense to make a JF LIFT at all.. Why have a handicapped jet when you can have a fullt capable one?
Its better to have students training on a no frills spared JF-17B.. then move onto operational units.
Which works okay with the F-7 OCU..
But then you need another OCU for the Mirages and the F-16.. and others.
There will always be need for new pilots to go on the F-16(while it lasts..as the FC-20 comes in).
A fully operational Jet worth millions training students that make mistakes??
Not a good idea..
The problem isnt even a LIFT.. the K-8 can serve that purpose (if a little less efficiently) as well.
The problem is having an intermediate platform..