Tank131
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So i think the 90bs are a kind of a mixed bag. There was profound corruption in the acquisition of these vessels, but at the time they were among the best SSK in the world. Beyond that they qeree the first AIP equipped subs in all of Asia.
With respect to TOT we must remember that Pakistan didn't get "full TOT" but rather it got the ability to assemble from kits, so it would have still needed france to supply much of the material. Pakistan gained vital know how in large scale ship construction and assembly. Its shipyards got a lesson on the construction techniques going into large warships and subs. And most importantly in gained the ability to overhaul and refit the subs by knowing in detail how they work. The knowledge gained from these has directly impacted F-22P, Azmat and Hangor class construction.
They could have been had at better terms, but they are good vessels and they remain the only current offensive capability tge PN has.
With respect to TOT we must remember that Pakistan didn't get "full TOT" but rather it got the ability to assemble from kits, so it would have still needed france to supply much of the material. Pakistan gained vital know how in large scale ship construction and assembly. Its shipyards got a lesson on the construction techniques going into large warships and subs. And most importantly in gained the ability to overhaul and refit the subs by knowing in detail how they work. The knowledge gained from these has directly impacted F-22P, Azmat and Hangor class construction.
They could have been had at better terms, but they are good vessels and they remain the only current offensive capability tge PN has.