I have in my mind reading somewhere about DPRK interest in a J-7 licence (probably 1970s-80s timeframe?), but not sure how accurate that info is. It would make some sense though as part of an effort to kickstart an indigenous aircraft industry, they probably held exploratory talks to various countries such as the already mentioned Romania, possibly China and likely USSR too (which eventually gave the MiG-29 licence).
One can imagine if somehow DPRK managed to completely assimilate MiG-29 production and churn out dozens, even hundreds of them to date, coupled with the demonstrated indigenous electronics and weapons upgrades would have been mouthwatering to see (and eyewatering for the enemies).
One can imagine if somehow DPRK managed to completely assimilate MiG-29 production and churn out dozens, even hundreds of them to date, coupled with the demonstrated indigenous electronics and weapons upgrades would have been mouthwatering to see (and eyewatering for the enemies).
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