Well a hi-lo mix sharing a common engine does make rather more sense than operating two aircraft in roughly the same class without any such commonality.
I agree, should’ve made the 2nd fixed wing aircraft a different type.
but if they HAD to go “lo”,
still many other better options than jf-17.
such as the Gripen.
not only does the UK have experience operating it.. you could say its the spiritual descendent of the BAe P106
Vietnamese Pak-fa would look like this
an alliance with India and US would send strong signals to China that its acting against China.
I think vietnam, despite some issues, prefers a firm but friendly and mutually beneficial relationship with China and vice versa. last thing China wants is Vietnam in the US camp or a China that puts Taiwan style pressure on Vietnam.
right now major Vietnamese equipments are also found in China. Su-30MKK, Kilos, Su-27SK, etc.. could be both good and bad as China has intelligence and counter tactics on it.
also does not help that
also espionage is big issue. Chinese and can easily pass as Vietnamese and vice versa, they can do much espionage in the country and leak information on aircraf
is that Y-20 already in service? Anybody knows when it is likely to be? the dark blue suits it IMHO. look at the tail number, looks like a 20007?? Wonder if this is an LRIP aircraft.
lol double fail
its nothing more than the GREEN 20001.
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