MastanKhan
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Hi,Bro, there is not really a downgraded version in the sense that some systems are entirely removed and different systems are installed in the export version. Because many of these systems are so complex that is like human eye. You can't have 80% or 90% of its hardware to make it function for its role. You need 100% of it. And developing less capable alternative solutions would cost extra time and money. Even if it leverages lots of already mature technologies from the original program.
So instead, given today 5th gen platforms are fully digitized and in the end of the day performance of every hardware is Ultimately defined by its software, from mission computer to aesa radar, ew system, EOTS what's not, this is were they usually put restrictions on performance perimeters for export versions.
For example, F35 procured by US allies has the very same engine, Radar, EW, EOT, integrated central processor, fusion engine, etc. However, software is different for domestic model. USAF once wanted to buy 8 F35 meant for Türkiye without changing any major hardware with software and some minor hardware modifications.
Thanks for an excellent explanation---.
Israel got the f35's and installed their own systems in it that met their needs---.
Azerbaijan will get the BLK3 and will have equally capable Turkish system installed on it---.
@That_Guy --- what you have stated was brought up in the US congress as well a few years ago---.
The pentagon had to explain to the house members that in their sphere of influence nations---no allied nation was going to accept " export quality or watered down equipment " anymore---.
Youngman---when a nation like pakistan is able to sell a 4---4.5 gen aircraft with aesa radar and a very very potent bvr and wvr missile packeg---anti ship and air to ground smart weapon package to a needy buyer---the west is in a real quandry as what to do---.
Son---what pakistan had done with Algeria & Morroco in the 50's---pakistan has done it again in 2024---.




