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Sanity and reality still prevails in PAF
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Sanity and reality still prevails in PAF
Shehzad Chaudhry knows his stuff. He was one of the pioneering F-16 pilots in PAF and has seen how far Project Falcon has come.Sanity and reality still prevails in PAF
Shehzad Chaudhry knows his stuff. He was one of the pioneering F-16 pilots in PAF and has seen how far Project Falcon has come.
In other words - he has the education & experience to back up his claims and hence doesn’t sound like a ranting fool.Shehzad Chaudhry knows his stuff. He was one of the pioneering F-16 pilots in PAF and has seen how far Project Falcon has come.
Let's see about vipers we will find it very soon in month or twoShehzad Chaudhry knows his stuff. He was one of the pioneering F-16 pilots in PAF and has seen how far Project Falcon has come.
Actually that bill is 2 years old, it got thrown out before while republicans were in power, its highly likely that it will too with the democrats. He probably does see the bigger picture, hence why he is being realistic about it, JF17 alone will not win a war nor did it win 27th Feb. The Americans could've considered the usage a breach but did not which shows their attitude at least during that time. If a war does break out Pakistan will use those F-16s when it's life is on the line and the Americans know this.. Can he not see what they are doing now they are passing the bill to throw you out from major non NATO ally.
It's shortsightedness and acting more like famous F 16 Mafia who can't see the bigger picture but only F 16.
Leaving a capability gap open exposes us to the enemy’s adventurism. If we acquire at least 18 F-16 Block 72, out of pocket, it would buy us some time to allow our other projects to develop. It’s the cheapest and psychologically most deterrence generate option via-a-vi the Indians.
Considering everything we learned from the Block 52, procuring just one squadron of Block 72, shouldn’t break the bank but check many of the boxes of our defense needs.
They would be perfect, and they may become the core of project AZM, but currently the issue is the engine.
Buying 18-24 F-16 Block 72 should be the most cost effective and deterrence maintaining Option the PAF could go for for the next 10 years, while we wait for the T-FX/Project AZM to be ready for procurement.
Once the procurement for the T-FX begins, we can start to phase out our old F-16s just like the Turks plan to do.
Again we are looking at a PROJECTwhich is 8-10 years away from fruition. Unless you are looking at getting the production plant the Turks will cater to tbeir own needs first. So add another 5 years . If the truth be told if you are willing to wait 15 years cor the Turkish project why not build your own? The last I checked the 2 biggest hurdles might have been theTurkish engine which unless it is totally indegenous could be at the whims of the provider of parts. Pakistan's dire finqncial situation will not allow it to run 2 such projects so it will either be Azm or TFX. Given tbe choice and the timelines wbat would posters choose?
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Looks like Republicans are on the verge of losing the senate. I don’t expect this bill to come back, but it also means a Democrat controlled congress will make it harder to secure the F-16 Block 72 sale. Pakistan previously procured F-16s under Republican presidents; Reagan and Bush Jr.
So this maybe the end of the F-16 Saga and the start of the J-10 era in the PAF.
Sir more cost effective way perhaps shall be to get V upgrade for existing two squadrons of F16 instead of going for new Block 72 squadron.Leaving a capability gap open exposes us to the enemy’s adventurism. If we acquire at least 18 F-16 Block 72, out of pocket, it would buy us some time to allow our other projects to develop. It’s the cheapest and psychologically most deterrence generate option via-a-vi the Indians.
Considering everything we learned from the Block 52, procuring just one squadron of Block 72, shouldn’t break the bank but check many of the boxes of our defense needs.
Sir more cost effective way perhaps shall be to get V upgrade for existing two squadrons of F16 instead of going for new Block 72 squadron.
On other side PAF also has fairly large number of old jets which though due to PAF strategy and tactics are still relevant yet may lose their relevance in full scale war where qualitative platforms in large numbers do matter. If even want to use Mirage V for longer time even then there are 110+ app F7P/pg Mirage III required to be replaced.
There seems to be some weird historical linkage that implies GOP is more pro Pak than Dems. Closer examination will show that while Reagan and Bush were, it also shows that Bush Snr was the one who slapped arms embargo on Pak in 90s and Carter (Dem) was first to offer Pak weapons in late 70s. Clinton (Dem) did much to help release funds and some weapons held up by Pressler.
The three leading members (including chairperson) of the Pakistan Caucus in Congress are Dems.
Lugar-Kerry Bill was made by Dems
The two most sympathetic senior members of Congress were Kerry and Biden. Both Dems.
US acts in it's interests irrespective of what party is in power
These are private members bills anyone can introduce it to pass it needs majority. US will keep pak on her side no matter what so pak has same wish otherway aroundThis bill is dead on arrival and introduced by a pro-indian congressman. Doesn't mean it will garner any support or traction