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Funny, that some of the best experts in the field of Military Aviation disagree with you.

Your guess and have no idea...........please.

You make some excellent points. Really, the beauty of the F-35 is it's available in three models. Including two Naval Models the STOVL F-35B and CTOL F-35C. So, India could operate F-35C's from all of its New Aircraft Carriers. Which, could be supported by F-35B's operating from Amphibious...

Which, is not to say the Mig-29K or N-LCA couldn't be modified to operate from CATOBAR Carriers. Yet, that is no likely to happen. Of course the final IAC-2 Design and not been approved. Nonetheless, the odds are India will select the Rafale but I am still holding out for the F-35C.

Which, is why India should have skipped any 4.5 Generation Fighter in the first place. Yet, you are wasting your time trying to make your case here.........

Here's one source..... Israel to boost range of future F-35 fleet Flight Global By: Arie Egozi Washington DC Source: The Israeli air force wants to increase the operational range of its future fleet of 100 Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike...

I remember reading it on F-16.net that Israel was under contract to develop and build CFT's for the F-35.

Well, the ACMA is so far off. Plus, India has a lot on its plate. (IAC, LCA, FGFA, etc. etc.) Beside its resources aren't limitless.

CFT's are also being developed for the F-35. I don't recall how much then can hold off hand. Plus, I believe carrying them will have little impact on the aircrafts RCS.

When do you expect to see the AMCA in service. (squadron service)

If, China believes it need to contain India or it feels the need to protect Pakistan from the latter. China could in fact support much of the expense for Pakistan to acquire such types. Also, who is to say China couldn't base 5th Generation Aircraft in Pakistan! Remember, China is involved with...

:rofl::rofl: So, your telling me India gave Russia approval to sell Flankers (among other items) to China. LOL:laugh: I would add that Russia is currently in discussion with China over selling the Su-35. Which, have a number of components that will be included in the PAK-FA.

Well, the US is the largest arms producer in the world and you don't see any of its customers complaining about such restriction. As for what India purchases for the US in the future. I think you will be surprised.

As a matter of fact I believe India should skip the Rafale and order a combination of PAK-FA's and F-35's in the short term. With the latter being manufactured in India in place of the Rafale. In addition I would look to the US or Europe as a possible partner for the ACMA. Right now Lockheed...

I clearly support the F-35 and very proud of the fact! What we don't have Indian supporters that promote the PAK-FA?:frusty:

India can't wait 20+ years for the AMCA in my opinion. Especially, with the projected threats from the other major powers. Especially, China as they have the will and the resources. If, the latter can develop and get to the air such types as the J-20 and J-31 its scary to say the least. While, I...

The Rafale when it enters service. Will of course have to fight whatever opponent it comes across. Which, could be an Advance 5th Generation Fighter. Which, could be of Russian, Chinese, or American Design. Who could predict what India could face in another 15-20 years.

I think we need to break this down...... 1.) The AMCA is a paper airplane at this stage and if the LCA is any example. We are not likely to see the former for a good 15-20 years. (maybe more) 2.) India at this stage at least only plans on procuring ~200 FGFA (PAKFA) from Russia. While it...

The US is in the process of retiring its current fleet of 4th Generation Fighters. (F-15, F-16, AV-8, F/A-18, etc.) In addition its sole 4.5 Generation Fighter (Super Hornet) is nearly out of production. While, India has yet to start production on the Rafale. As a matter of fact the US, China...

You condemn what you don't understand...