PAF's 5th Gen options ?

[Black Blood]

Hello fellows.

We all know about T-50 going operational anytime soon the time limit is 2015 to 2018.

Since India is a 25% partner in the program and is willing to buy a strong fleet of 250 Fighter jets which consequently may replace their old fleet of Mig-29 Falcrums.

Apparently it seems that for some time India would be the only Country in SinoPakIndia region to use a fifth generation fighter jet which would give them a formadable line of strike aircrafts.

Putting MKI , and MMRCA (EF or F-18E/F in my mind) in the line would make IAF a strong airforce indeed.

The chellange is great indeed for PAF and so is for PLAAF .
I want to discuss that what options can be excercised to meet this threat , some people will say JSF but folks lets forget it , we simply cant get that bird even if we can it wont be flying to Pakistan before the year 2025-2030.

Please discuss.

Regards: BB

[keysersoze]

Dude the whole 5th GEn thing is probably in hand. I am sure there will be a lot of fall out from the MRCA deal and I am sure the PAF will clean up. The Chinese I am sure are not sitting on their hands. Their program has been ongoing for a few years now if you believe ONI in America. As for claims about dates.......I would in the words from the excellent film "THE THING" wait a while.........see what happens

[A1Kaid]

Pakistan could possibly vie for the Turkish manufactured F-35 in the future. About the Chinese 5th gen project (J-XX), from what I've been reading it will be completed within five years time, question is would China be willing to share such sensitive technology, it certainly may sell several jets...So those are the options.

[keysersoze]

Well F-35 means American approval. At the moment the US is being funny with close allies in respect to this aircraft.