AZADPAKISTAN2009
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Sometimes bigger is not better, requirements are to be seen.
If the ZDK-03 can do then job, then why need a much bigger platform to do the same job.
And 4 IL-78s are not gonna do the job, we need more platforms. Atleast 10-15 platforms would be needed to have a non stop AEW&C capability in case of an emergency.
Do you know how much it costs to acquire the Boeing platforms ??
Azad Bhai, its good to think with imagination with no boundaries, but in reality, a lot of factors decide about weapon systems and their procurement, like minimum requirement and specifications of the weapon system, operational and logistical issues, budget and then the maintenance issues in the long run.
Well over all even the KJ200 is not bad system gets the job done but if we are little creative we can do much more
Well - I am sure some of the 747 could be converted into refuelers in PIA they already converted some to cargo planes there is no shortage of such planes in PIA inventory ....
Sure , if Europe don't want us flying these over Europe hand that over to Pakistan Airforce , and convert them to refuelers for our airforce - I am sure our heavy industry can convert these into competent refueling crafts... 4-5
Ilyushin perhaps would be ideal for our Chines AWACs system immediately
Or may be we need to investigate the new Chinese Transport planes
There is no technicality in converting a plane into a refueler just need to install refueling lines (retractable)
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