PAF J-10CE News Updates and Discussions part ll

[Ak01]

about the string, is it so sure?
no problem today. But in 15 years?

the french did the same btw

didnt you also sell out the iraqis?

 

[Ali_Baba]

IMHO, I believe, if integration is allowed, we might see a transition of our F-16's to strike and interdiction roles and leaving the air superiority domain to J-10 and JF-17 bloc III and then J-35 whenever that comes.

That is why we might be willing to swap out the Iraqi F-16's with JF-17's. But the sticking point remains the integration of non-US munitions and various other permissions for upgrades in Turkey.

100 or so multirole fighters in PAF stock, in future, remains the shorter broad sword of the PAF arsenal with fleet maint. support and upgrades available well into the late 30's if relations permit.

I do think there is value in more F16s, if they can be picked up 2nd hand and not new builds. The F16 fleet can go the same path laid down by the Mirage fleet in PAF service. They have payload capabilities in terms of load that the other jets in the PAF cannot offer and able to operate at high intensity levels. Integration of local systems is a problem, though Ukraine has shown how you can do it if you apply some initiative.

The J10CE with its long stick and integration, can be the spear of air supremacy operations alongside the JF17 Block III.

 

[TAC]

about the string, is it so sure?
no problem today. But in 15 years?

French wishful thinking? lol. You could ask that question about any relationship between 2 nations, so what?