tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966137191987302885.post372279760277134151..comments2023-10-28T03:04:16.509-07:00Comments on American Mohist: UAE's Mirage 2000s and Strategic BalanceJimmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02824445966708680114noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966137191987302885.post-71804655261363147262010-06-01T20:26:31.825-07:002010-06-01T20:26:31.825-07:00Anon,
I posted my reply as an article. Basically...Anon,<br /><br />I posted my reply as an article. Basically, because Dassault cares more for India than Pakistan, and because Pakistan likes JF-17 more than Mirages, Pakistan is not a likely prospect.<br />http://americanmohist.blogspot.com/2010/06/mirage-followup-pakistani-prospects.htmlJimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02824445966708680114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966137191987302885.post-82812601056985256542010-05-29T20:28:11.251-07:002010-05-29T20:28:11.251-07:00I disagree with the analysis in so far as Pakistan...I disagree with the analysis in so far as Pakistan is concerned. The possibility of Pakistan buying Mirage 2000-9s is very much in contention. There is a requirement for Pak-AF to strengthen its new fleet of FC-20s, JF-17s and F-16s. <br /><br />France needs to understand that not only would Pak-AF would be willing to buy UAE - Mirage 2000-9s but also would be very keen on buying RC-400/MICA radars and missiles. France should note that there are as many as 250 JF-17 Thunders which would form the backbone of Pak-AF's fighter fleet.<br /><br />It should be noted that Pakistan is the largest operator of Mirage IIIs and Mirage Vs in the world today. Close to 200 Mirages make up a large portion of Pak-AF. Pak-NAVY Agosta submarines in significant numbers. <br /><br />With such a strong background military deals with France, it wouldn't be good for France if they do not agree to sell Pakistan Air Force RC-400/MICA, plus Mirage-2000/9s.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966137191987302885.post-72392628810115855342010-05-22T15:29:03.319-07:002010-05-22T15:29:03.319-07:00Anon,
Taiwan is "committed" to the IDF....Anon,<br /><br />Taiwan is "committed" to the IDF. However, its past actions do not inspire confidence.<br /><br />When France and the US offered fighters for sale in 1990, Taiwan promptly cut the IDF purchase in half to pay for the foreign fighters. If the government again faces the choice between IDF and foreign imports, it is likely to sacrifice the IDF.<br /><br />With the retirement of the F-5, there is a hole in the air force force structure. the Taiwan Air Force used to operate 280 F-104s and 300+ F-5. Compared to now, when it has 260 fighters, including the 30 F-5s. As I said in the article, Taiwan is one of the few potential customers that have the force structure to absorb 60 Mirage 2000s.<br /><br />In addition, with PLAAF deployment of Su-27s, Taiwan needs additional fighters to restore parity.<br /><br />Taiwan faces a budgetary choice. If Taiwan will not afford a fighter force large enough and advanced enough to face PLAAF and PLAN in the Nanjing District, then it might as well admit defeat and surrender now, to minimize potential bloodshed on the island.<br /><br />F-CK-1 C/D upgrade is required, and engine upgrade is needed. More M-2000s are needed. F-16 C/Ds or A/B-upgrade are needed, too.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02824445966708680114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5966137191987302885.post-66507471829403655672010-05-22T12:20:01.067-07:002010-05-22T12:20:01.067-07:00I thought Taiwan was committed to supporting the A...I thought Taiwan was committed to supporting the AIDC IDF.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com