U are completely wrong. France sold more then 150 Mirages to Pakistan. Also upgraded our F-16s.Roger Smith said:1) Political factor: Pakistan has been labelled for a long time supporting Islamic fundamentalist elements. The Western countries would not like to see their ACs in the hands of those elements.
1. Pakistan has been saving money since one decade. 1.42 billion were saved because 71 F-16s were not supplied.2) Financial factor: Donor countries and financial institutions to Pakistan, would not like to see their funds diverted for purchase of ACs instead developing the infrastructure of the country. Today, if Pakistan were able to accumulate $12 billion forex, it is due to the support of the donor countries and financial institutions and without their assistance Pakistan would not have survived.
We can have versions. Just like what france did. Starting from Mirage III to Mirage 2000-9. The only difference is in Avionics, range and engine.P.A.F said:Oqaab, we can't just have one main aircraft in the PAF. we need a new aircraft so that the PAF can ease down the pressure on the old mirages and f-16's
Oqaab said:U are completely wrong. France sold more then 150 Mirages to Pakistan. Also upgraded our F-16s.Roger Smith said:1) Political factor: Pakistan has been labelled for a long time supporting Islamic fundamentalist elements. The Western countries would not like to see their ACs in the hands of those elements.
Apart from aircrafts, France sold Agosta subs which are a threat to Indian navy. Scorpane deal not signed.
1. Pakistan has been saving money since one decade. 1.42 billion were saved because 71 F-16s were not supplied.2) Financial factor: Donor countries and financial institutions to Pakistan, would not like to see their funds diverted for purchase of ACs instead developing the infrastructure of the country. Today, if Pakistan were able to accumulate $12 billion forex, it is due to the support of the donor countries and financial institutions and without their assistance Pakistan would not have survived.
2. Economy better then before. Many(indians) believe Pakistan is spending 5-6 billion over defence.
3. As stated by ACM, PAF has 2 to 2.5 billion to spend over 4th generation fighters.
So no more MISINFORMED/MISLEADING statements. The Mirage 2000-5s are available any time. Do U want links ?
http://www.jang.com.pk/jang/jul2003-daily/03-07-2003/topst/main3.gifRoger Smith said:I would appreciate to see/read your link on Mirage 2000-5 being offered to PAF. :smokingc:
Please don't be annoyed, I am giving just my opinion only. :smokingc:adsH said:roger your purposely being childish and ignorant here i know thats not you. the french don't give a damm who they well there weapons too, they would never stop supply to pakistan just because india would ask them too, if that were to be true Pakistan would not be one of there major clients while india is negotiating Mirage 2005 while it has mirage 2000, and scorpions on the table.
PLease use some common sense and less of that Jealously patriotic Cloak.
French have always offered PAF what they have to offer the world and thats what ever AFs can afford. cheer
Sorry, I do not read Urdu.Oqaab said:http://www.jang.com.pk/jang/jul2003-daily/03-07-2003/topst/main3.gifRoger Smith said:I would appreciate to see/read your link on Mirage 2000-5 being offered to PAF. :smokingc:
Can U read URDU BTW ?
Well the choice has been narrowed. We have discussed this question on the header quite alot now n evaluated many jets. Now the majority has only three jets on their minds & out of which two are real hot favorite.mysterious said:This thread has been going of for too long now. I suppose we all just narrow down our choice to one most suitable AC for the PAF to bring this chapter to a close.
Good Choice Aussie. Thats my choice too. We already have french overhaul facility for mirages, we can turn them into overhauling facility for Rafeal aswell (if its possibe to turn mirage overhaul into Rafeal's). We are the second country to use French fighters in large quantity after France it self, so the PAF pilots have some experiance with the French technology.Aussie Digger said:Since PAF has $5 Billion to spend on a fighter, I'd say Rafale for the following reasons. 1. Easiest genuine 4th Generation platform to acquire. 2. It's the most capable platform that is likely to be available to the PAF. 3. Definite upgrade path and high growth potential (upcoming F3 standard, future AESA radar to be installed, future advanced Weapons capability such as Meteor, ASMPA, Small Diameter Bomb etc) 4. Limited political hassle's acquiring such aircraft. 5. Immediate qualitative edge over likely adversaries and full NATO inter-operability. 6. Potential Maritime version should Pakistan choose to acquire an aircraft carrier at some point. 7. Potentially quickest acquisition time for 4th Gen fighter, due to no other foreign customers in the queue ahead of PAF and only "fairly" limited French acquisition (232 or so airframes).
I want EF-2000 for PAF I dont want Jaguars and Tarnedos I was just asking are they suit PAF? nothing elsemysterious said:Jaguars? Why would you want Jaguars for PAF when IAF already has years of experience on using that AC??
See Euro is better and it is some what fifth gen not fourth gen like Rafale. I think Ef2000 is something 4.5 gen.adsH said:Benifits of getting a multi national Platform: EF2000,
You have more then one sources of getting spares means you cannot be over charged for it. A higher level of technology input involved, including future upgrades that would certainly be from the best researchers the world has to offer. International reputation
As Aussie mentioned NATO interoperability is important because Pakistan works with coalitions.
EF2000 has one of the most advace Avionic/Radar the UK has to offer, the F35 would have significant Avionics that originated from the UK.
Quality of the platform is garnered to be better then most other suppliers since BAE pays great attention to Quality, Safety and operability.
P.A.F said:Euro-fighter 2000 all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The link is from Pakistan's official news service.Roger Smith said:Sorry, I do not read Urdu.
I prefer the link for a non-Pakistani news media, which will be more credible.
Thank you.