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My Question ? If JF 17 is capable enough why we are purchasing even used F16

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My Question ? If JF 17 is capable enough why we are purchasing even used F16
Apples and Oranges, F-16, a forty year old tried, tested and battle proven platform with a well established nucleus within the PAF, JF-17 albeit very potent but relatively new platform which will mature over coming years.
Besides acquiring F-16s has instantly given boast to PAF's strength and capability where as inducting and making operational a squadron of JF-17s takes a few years.
 
You right But still the viper cheaper and lethal plus it's a proven machine.

imagine 100+ viper versus 100+ jf-17 don't get me wrong the viper has good reputation. That's by itself a factor.
i was just focusing on the line used F16s r cheaper then JFT.
 
My Question ? If JF 17 is capable enough why we are purchasing even used F16

JF-17 is a strategical aquisition, its not better than the F-16. But if the US stops supplying parts the falcon is grounded while the thunder keeps flying, thats why its being bought, not because its better than the F-16.
 
JF-17 is a strategical aquisition, its not better than the F-16. But if the US stops supplying parts the falcon is grounded while the thunder keeps flying, thats why its being bought, not because its better than the F-16.

Actually, if you were to ask the PAF right now, they'd like no other fighter of it's capability but the JF-17. The ability to produce and operate them on our own, upgrade them at will is something no other aircraft out there gives us. It is unprecedented capability, and separates Pakistan from most other countries who don't have anywhere near this level of comfort.
 
i was just focusing on the line used F16s r cheaper then JFT.
Based to the news you paid like 12 m$ to jordan for their viper that's not bad.

Don't forget the majority of the Israeli, Egyptian and the Turkey vipers are old blocks. still in service.

Actually, if you were to ask the PAF right now, they'd like no other fighter of it's capability but the JF-17. The ability to produce and operate them on our own, upgrade them at will is something no other aircraft out there gives us. It is unprecedented capability, and separates Pakistan from most other countries who don't have anywhere near this level of comfort.
I think the PAF wait on the third block that we may see next 3 years.
 

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