PAF pilot highlights how chinese J10C fighters has edged US F16's

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PAF could do that probably but lets look at 2-3 different variations.

1. J-35 induction:
-> F-16 remains at MLU 3/5, ADF and Block 52+
->J-10 stands at 36
->J-35 comes up to 18, which brings in dynamics of stealth in air combat for PAF

2. J-35 isnt inducted
->J-10 reaches 72 in numbers. That gives PAF a true multirole frontline fighter that takes all responsibilities of F-16s squadrons.
-> JF-17 remains as attrition backbone.
-> F-16 status is undecided as universal circumstances dictate if USA offers FMS package for upgradation at a lower cost that PAF accepts

3. J-35 isnt inducted.
-> PAF decides to induct UCAV squadrons instead of a manned fighters. This brings in thousands of LMs along with wingman type UCAVs that can carry PL-17s or PL-19s.
-> PAF considers that 36-40 x J-10 as the frontline fighter.
-> JF-17 and UCAVs combo become the main offensive force of PAF, where JF-17s fly with UCAVs behind a salvo of LMs to conduct strikes.
-> F-16 status as in previous scenario.

Which scenario would you prefer and why ?

I prefer scenario 1.

We will have both J-35s and J-10Cs.

Plus the J-35 is a vastly superior bird to J-10Cs and F-16s.