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The PAF could (theoretically) order a variant of the Block-52+ that uses an AESA radar and newer ECM/EW suites. But for the sake of commonality and cost savings, PAF would (if it is getting new F-16s) go for 1 or 2 squadrons of new Block-52+. Besides that (or instead) it might also go for surplus F-16C/Ds and upgrade them with the Block-52+'s subsystems, making it similar to MLU (or more accurately, CCIP).Nope.
Block 60 is a customer specific development. All the R&D charges, which amounted to US$3 billion, were paid by UAE. So the answer is that will never be a possibility for another customer.
We did not pay for all 71 as far as I know. We stopped making payments as US invoked Pressler Amendment.
Not happening. If Su-35 story is true, the number will be small that it will not lure US into some sort of competition. Pakistan is not a big arms market. Its potential and buying capacity is quite limited.
The best is to get the additional Block 52s. They dont need Congress approval. The deal for 36 planes was already cleared. Pakistan took 18 of them back in 2006.
PAF's next step should be to try to acquire Block 60.
Even i heard that Block 52+ is under supervision of the US any maintenance will be monitored by USA.The Yanks ain't giving that one. They would consider it as too sensitive.
Even i heard that Block 52+ is under supervision of the US any maintenance will be monitored by USA.
haha....he is saying us is great
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92622 (cn DH-10) This Viper was to be delivered to Pakistan but was embargoed and stored in AMARC in July 1994. Then was transferred to 416 FLTS 'ED' in January 2003 and now is delivered finally to the initial customer.
: Pakistan - Air Force
: Lockheed F-16B Fighting Falcon
Lajes (Terceira Island - Lajes) (BA4) (TER / LPLA) Portugal - Azores, August 3, 2015
what are vipers ?
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How many vipers are stillbto be received by Pakistan?Anything from uncle Sam is welcome. Especially if it is free of cost.
Diversification and self sufficiency is key for Pakistan.