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[Gripen9]

Blast from the past. Original Super-7/Sabre II program, predecessor to JF17

 

[puttputt]

Blast from the past. Original Super-7/Sabre II program, predecessor to JF17

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Given the changes they had planned (PW turbofan, AN/APG radar, etc) I wonder how much inspiration they drew from the F-20.

 

[ThoroughPro]

Blast from the past. Original Super-7/Sabre II program, predecessor to JF17

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Proof that you have to start even if the vision is fuzzy, even if path is not clear, even if knowledge is not perfect, even if resources are scarce, have strong faith, strong will, hard work, and perseverance, and Allah will help you succeed.

 

[Gripen9]

Given the changes they had planned (PW turbofan, AN/APG radar, etc) I wonder how much inspiration they drew from the F-20.

PAF did a detailed evaluation of F-20 so most probably it did influence some of the design elements.

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Aug 18, 2025

Northop F-20 TigerShark in PAF Colours




Between 1982 and 1984, the F-20 was extensively evaluated by the Pakistan Air Force, which was considering procuring 100 units. AVM Abbas Mirza (Retd), then a Group Captain was sent to the US and deputed with Northrop to test fly the F-20 and submit an assessment. However, the Tigershark fell short in certain areas of operational requirements of the PAF, and the procurement was shelved.

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