Tank131
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Sir we agree, but do you have the same opinion about the J-10C that it is not a needed aircraft by the PAF ?
I think the same issue for the J-10b is true for the J-10C unless there is some dramatic change in the airframe or engine or both. It physically occupies a space between JF-17 and F-16. It isnt significantly changing PAF capability. PAF could use them in case of war with a quick transfer, but short of that, it doesn't make much sense. J-10 is a good fighter, it just doesn't bring anything new to PAF that cant be had by making more JF-17. Electronically, its equipment (or variations of it) will end up on JF-17 anyways so no advantages there.
I am not bashing any statement my friend. I just provided the statement and the statement was always there. At the moment the deal might not be there I totally agree but this deal was live and had taken place at the time so every one bashing that deal was never made is wrong. I have no knowledge of current state of deal and affairs and so does every one else here has no knowledge it is just that.
The problem is that the statement was true that 36 FC-20 Aircraft were approved for acquisition. The issue is at the time J-10A didn't meet the standards of the paf so china developed J-10b. The PAF never explicitly said which variant was FC-20, nor did it commit to buying the aircraft...but from the government perspective, the sale was approved. Following Mushy's government, there was a massive economic downturn and it seems the project was shelved given the lack of interest from PAF and lack of $$ from government. Now tje problem is much of this shelving issue is speculation given there was no deal signed and no J-10b has found its way PAF despite plenty of opportunity and time. All of this is speculation until it either shows up or doesn't. The discussion is rather pointless until them. As i said, i think PAF would be better served by having a heavy striken fighter like JH-7B with an AESA/IRST radar off J-11B/J-16, HMS and a LINK17 to allow ZDK-03 to guide its weapons.