PAF F-16 | Discussions

[Broghil]

 

[RandomThoughts7]

The hint lies in the description of Jf-17 block 3 by its Chinese designers and in the first feedback aired from the horses mouth of Pakistan J-10s. These machines are built around sensor and processor while older 4th gen are not. So block-2s would need some replacements in terms of weapons computers, data link attenas and prcessors and they will be good to go. It can be dones, its just that there is no impending need to do so. It is more of a war scenario, an option in the bag in case things get really messy.

Hi, I am guessing you would require a few internal structural modifications also if you are trying to upgrade the block1/2s to block 3 standards.

The block 2 has some of the flight control based on hydraulics, as it is not fully fly-by-wire. I assume if you go full fly-by-wire as in the block 3, you will have to remove them and put in other electronic flight control system components and actuators.

These are just my thoughts and no actual proof though...

 

[maxpane]

why f 16 deal collapsed in 2016 ? can it happen again if they sign a deal this time?

 

[Strawman]

F-16s were part of the package operating over Kabul tonight, with an Erieye orbiting close to the border.

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[SABRE]

why f 16 deal collapsed in 2016 ? can it happen again if they sign a deal this time?

There were number of political and financial impediments during Obama period, and the general rule of thumb is that this more or less would be the case with Democrat Presidential administrations. There are more chances of getting weapons deals done under the Republicans, especially if/when funding is available (note that the funding is also a political instrument).

Politically, Pakistan has somehow managed to pull out an Ace from its sleeve with this Trump administration. I think chances are quite high and this time around India lobby might just be an onlooker, unlike previously - i.e., during Democrat rule where they would start impeding things if weapons sales for Pakistan came up.

 

[Bengal71]

How sure are we that we would get the J-35As in this short period of time since barely less than ~20ish (both variants combined) are currently operational as per various Chinese accounts on X. China would most likely fill up its own squadrons till 2028-2030 and will then proceed to the exports. What do you think?

Never doubt China's production capability. They probably can supply Pakistan and PLA and PLAN at the same time.

 

[Fatman17]

 

[Toxic]

Apparently the US has denied the news about selling C8s to Pakistan

 

[Yasser76]

Apparently the US has denied the news about selling C8s to Pakistan

No, the denial was cleverly worded. It states that now deliveries have occured, which is correct. The news was on preperations for Pakistan to get the C8

 

[Ali_Baba]

Apparently the US has denied the news about selling C8s to Pakistan

Which technically is correct so far. No order has been placed.

 

[ghazi52]

 

[ghazi52]

- Round-1: Kabul
- Round-2: Paktika
- Round-3: Khost
- Round-4: Jalalabad

 

[ghazi52]

 

[Signalian]

Can ADF version be upgraded to V standard ?

 

[Fatman17]