Pakistan’s push to replace legacy aircraft

[Pakistan Space Agency]

Why do we need l15 read on pdf that jf17 twin seater be used for lift

JF-17 Thunder Bravos are for JF-17 Thunder Alphas.

Hongdu L-15s will be for J-10C Indus Dragons.

 

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JF-17 Thunder Bravos are for JF-17 Thunder Alphas.

Hongdu L-15s will be for J-10C Indus Dragons.

But that would be a big expense

Couldn't they dedicate some jf17 B with some retrofit to be used for j10 lift

Or few twin seater j10 for that purpose and as strike planes

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

But that would be a big expense

Couldn't they dedicate some jf17 B with some retrofit to be used for j10 lift

Or few twin seater j10 for that purpose and as strike planes

No more JF-17 Thunder Bravos are to be built and for pilots skipping L-15s and going straight onto J-10Cs would be a big risky ask.

Others on this forum will know better.

 

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No more JF-17 Thunder Bravos are to be built and for pilots skipping L-15s and going straight onto J-10Cs would be a big risky ask.

Others on this forum will know better.

What does paf use for f16 lift training

 

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PAF would probably consist on following (UAVs not included).

Post 2025 - 30

200 -JF17s (I/II/III) BLK I & II will get upgrade to III standards
54~60 - J10Cs
74 - F16s (MLU-ed & BLK52)
36~40 - L15Bs
36~40 - Mirage (ROSE III)

22 Sqds 4-4.5 gen aircrafts (BVR capable)


Post 2030 - 35

200 -JF17s (I/II/III)
72~80 - J10Cs
74 - F16s (MLU-ed & BLK52) If upgraded to "V" or otherwise only BLK 52
36~40 - L15Bs
18 - J31s
10~12 - KAAN (subject to Indigenized engine)

22-24 Sqds 4.5 - 5 gen aircrafts


NP: BLK-I/II of JF17 would not be phase out, considering the funds, time & resources exerted in this project.

I think by 2035 many older F16s will have to be retired