hi man . its More important to Russia then us.I doubt that it can go airborne by August 09
i think the Trainer Version of PAKFA will be used for IAF.
They have the Su-35 which is no way inferior to our MKIs, moreover they can also use such avionics and more then us if required, also to note that exported hard wares are generally downgraded versions to that of the original, so better pray ours be not inferior to them.refitted with French+Israeli+ Indian+ Russian Avionic Suites.
So automatically This will be Superior to other PAKFA versions as we did it in Su-30MKI.
Su-30MKI is Superior to all Su-30 series fighters arround the world.
My fingers are crossed yet chances are minimal. Reports suggests that they are very optimistic about their schedule, or just say over optimistic.hi man . its More important to Russia then us.
because they are lacking behind US.so
they will need to do any thing for their power projection.
I only said said Su-30 series means, Su-30 Mkk,MKA, MKM... SO on.They have the Su-35 which is no way inferior to our MKIs, moreover they can also use such avionics and more then us if required, also to note that exported hard wares are generally downgraded versions to that of the original, so better pray ours be not inferior to them.
I believe the whole world will be surprised if such a high tech and important craft like Pak-fa is revealed to the public in 5 months from now.There have been reports of Russia working speedily on the PakFa. Dont be surprised to see the prototype unveiled at MAKS 2009 in august. ;-)
IMO, Russia is not trying to compete with US anymore. With the crisis, all their self-funded projects are bungled up too.hi man . its More important to Russia then us.
because they are lacking behind US.so
they will need to do any thing for their power projection.
My reply was related to the comparision of Indian FGFA and Ruski PAK-FA.I only said said Su-30 series means, Su-30 Mkk,MKA, MKM... SO on.
even Su-35 is not in service with any country.
Your another question is ,
they may give Downgraded versions.
so only we are getting the mixed Avionic suites from Israel & France.
The problem is with IAF their operational doctrine demands a two seater fighter for air supremacy.What the problem in one seater? Better fuel efficiency, more weapon load , etc?
Chau
IF THAT IS SO THAN WHY DON,T IAF GO WITH THIS SAME DEMAND FOR THE MRCA DEAL?The problem is with IAF their operational doctrine demands a two seater fighter for air supremacy.
This is plainly media hype, Yusuf. F/A-18 is as much a frontrunner as any other aircraft in the deal and unless and until the air force decides what aircraft they are selecting, all these reports of US being a frontliner would be only a wishful thinking. While the civilian diaspora might be going ga-ga on USA offering us something in so many years, the air force has a lot of factors to consider such as independence to operate aircraft without being questioned senseless.Thats why F 18 is the leading contender in that deal.
I doubt that there would be any French and Israeli involvement in this project owing to the secrecy and confidentiality of the project. When they cannot even show to the public what the design looks like, I am sure that India would not consider choosing foreign sub-contractors to supply equipment for a stealth fighter. I think it would be more of a possibility of India and Russia working extra hard on developing their own cutting-edge avionics rather than choosing a third party to fill in the gap.Back on track people... Let's discuss about the MRCA deal in other places...
Anybody has any idea of the technical differences between the PAKFA and the FGFA ??? If I understand right, the only significant components we will be getting from Russia are the airframe and the engines because most of our avionics comes from the West anyways (France and Israel)
AFAK, Russians have denied India a clause which says that the fighter cannot be sold to PLAAF in future. Correct me if I am wrong.Therefore, Indian authorities will have to drop all the childish tantrums for now and if at all we have to consider an FGFA version of PAKFA, we would have to wait till we have a credible minimum deterrence against the massive PLAAF in the form of having a fleet of sleek 5th generation cutting-edge stealth fighters.
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