Recent content by Harbyharb

Like I said, ZDK-03, the export variant of the KJ-500, is already in service with the PAF. It has an open avionics architecture and is compatible with NATO datalink, able to perform joint operation with Pakistani F-16s. An inexpensive turboprop driven AESA equipped AEW aircraft would do wonders...

I am inclined to agree. The strategic needs of the Turkish air force is far too different from PLAAF, less emphasis on intercepts and counter-air (so long as they can match the greeks which isn't a high bar to cross), more emphasis on A2G in either tactical strikes against fixed installations or...

Iirc, the WS-20 makes use of the same core gas generator, AKA high pressure compressor, combustion chamber, and high pressure turbine assembly, as the WS-10A. From what we know from public information, the most common service variant of the WS-10, the WS-10B in service with most J-10, J-11, and...

I find that to be a very peculiar statement. If an airframe's performance can be determined solely by its engines, then JF-17 would 50% of a MiG-29, and Hurjet would be 50% of a super hornet. Unless the hurjet goes through very significant redesigns, I doubt hurjet would perform anywhere close...

I would argue that, it is specifically because sensors and networks plays a bigger and bigger role, it makes greater sense to invest in longer ranged, more versatile platforms instead of a smaller, restrictive airframe. It would be a shame if a jet enjoys very impressive sensors and EW systems...

I do not believe that is the case. While I doubt it would result in nuclear conflict regardless (Israel is incredibly casualty averse), Israel's nuclear deterrence is hard to be described as watertight - of all the so called "illegal nuclear powers", Israel is the only one that did not conduct...

If the goal for the Turks acquiring J-10 is to achieve parity against F-16V and Rafale, then I don't think much alterations are needed to begin with. J-10's design notably featured a significantly larger radome, capable of housing a much larger aperture, compared to the 533mm diameter on Rafale...

Theoretically yes, but I would first examine in what way, would you like the JF-17 blk III to improve. At the end of the day PA is still a mostly defensive force facing severe numerical disadvantage, being employed in defensive counter air roles primarily, in which increase in...

I doubt that would bring sufficient gain to justify the effort. I can't say I'm an expert, but generally speaking a stealth aircraft requires either pyramid or diamond-like delta with cropped wingtips, diamond-shaped radome, addition of internal munition bays, adoption of twin slanted vertical...