JF-17/FC-1 Fighter Aircraft thread
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Looks like the competition is hooting up, as for the three European fighter mention don’t think Malaysia can afford the price tag. The Texas as mention has Israeli components and the is a definite no to the Malaysians unless they want to pay HAL the cost of integrating a non Israeli product which would push the cost of the jet up.
Skywatcher
Captain
There's the CM-302, but I think that's a strictly surface launched YJ-12 variant (unless China sells to the Saudis and they integrate it onto the F-15SA, though that would probably violate US rules about installing 3rd party weapons).
You meant Tejas right?
Yes I did, the Tejas, LOL. Bloody google spelling check
timepass
Brigadier
Malaysia to Acquire Two JF-17 Fighters for Combat Evaluation....
Having single engine light fighter, the Malaysian Air Force is reportedly set to acquire two of the aircraft for initial performance evaluation and testing.
Having single engine light fighter, the Malaysian Air Force is reportedly set to acquire two of the aircraft for initial performance evaluation and testing.
timepass
Brigadier
Saw below pic on -
Are they YJ-12 ???
No, YJ-83K.
Malaysia to Acquire Two JF-17 Fighters for Combat Evaluation....
Having single engine light fighter, the Malaysian Air Force is reportedly set to acquire two of the aircraft for initial performance evaluation and testing.
A nice first step, but don't really count on the Malaysians. It is more likely Mahathir (he's too shifty IMHO) will try heavily to gain concessions (whether from China, India or Pakistan or even the Koreans) from other aspects by using the jet procurement plan as a leverage.