Tahir Rafique Butt: 'New aircraft, new capability'

[Gryphon]

Flight International (15-21 July 2014)
Page: 30



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[Donatello]

The article mentions that 1 ZDK03 was lost at Minhas, wth??

I thought it was the SAAB Erieye? If it really was ZDK-03, a replacement could be possible.

 

[Kompromat]

JF-17 surely has PAF excited. Its pleasing to read that PAF's prime focus is on a home grown solution rather than on overpriced toys.

K-8P induction is also a satisfying aspect. I'm glad to know that for the first time in history PAF would be using 3 Pakistani aircrafts in its service as a whole.

L-15 is in development so its 'wait and see'.
J-10B is all but scrapped as far as i read.

F-16ADF are being used for 'transition'.
F-16MLU-MIII going smoothly.
PAF happy with ZDK-3.

 

[In arduis fidelis]

The article mentions that 1 ZDK03 was lost at Minhas, wth??

I thought it was the SAAB Erieye? If it really was ZDK-03, a replacement could be possible.

My thought exactly.All the reports i heard spoke of Erieye.What is this new twist in the tale?

 

[Donatello]

JF-17 surely has PAF excited. Its pleasing to read that PAF's prime focus is on a home grown solution rather than on overpriced toys.

K-8P induction is also a satisfying aspect. I'm glad to know that for the first time in history PAF would be using 3 Pakistani aircrafts in its service as a whole.

L-15 is in development so its 'wait and see'.
J-10B is all but scrapped as far as i read.

F-16ADF are being used for 'transition'.
F-16MLU-MIII going smoothly.
PAF happy with ZDK-3.

Better to focus on and increase the JF-17 numbers. J-31 should be an aim now. if we can get a squadron or two of F-16s (MLU or used) that would be a good stop gap.

 

[HRK]

The article mentions that 1 ZDK03 was lost at Minhas, wth??

I thought it was the SAAB Erieye? If it really was ZDK-03, a replacement could be possible.

same thought came to mind as well ..... every time new story comes out about Minhas Airbase attack.

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"and also be sure we have the money available" (regarding J-10) .... "interesting" ....

 

[SQ8]

My thought exactly.All the reports i heard spoke of Erieye.What is this new twist in the tale?

More than one AEW platform was lost.

"and also be sure we have the money available" (regarding J-10) .... "interesting" ....

Which you dont, which is why its not coming. the Focus is on the JF-17.

 

[HRK]

More than one AEW platform was lost.

that could be the only possible explanation ...... but 'how many' .... any idea ....???

regarding J-10 any financial arrangements backed by China ...... any far-fetched possibility ...??

 

[SQ8]

that could be the only possible explanation ...... but 'how many' .... any idea ....???

regarding J-10 any financial arrangements backed by China ...... any far-fetched possibility ...??

One destroyed and one damaged beyond repair but equipment salvageable.

And already enough loans from China, more humiliation not needed.

 

[Donatello]

One destroyed and one damaged beyond repair but equipment salvageable.

And already enough loans from China, more humiliation not needed.

Yes, but was it Erieye that was destroyed or the ZDK-03?

 

[Skyliner]

Means j-10 is still alive..yeh cheez

 

[MilSpec]

ZDK-03 lost? Did not know that...

 

[A.Rafay]

PAF is still interested in J-10 subject to availability of money. If J-31 is late PAF may consider acquiring J-10.

 

[Xracer]

ZDK-03 lost? Did not know that...

sadly its true lost one in 2012
as for j10

 

[Imran Khan]

every interview confuse us more lolz