[sukhoi-30mki]

Yes, and you can also add that the Jaguar was promoted only by the British against the French Mirage F-1. There are twice as many Jaguars in Indian service as there are Mirage-2000s.

Not to forget numerous other British aircraft which were sold to India prior to that-the Vampire, Canberra, Hunter, Gnat, Sea Hawk and Harrier.

[ravager]

Just to look for reasons outside of lower price.... India's experience with Harrier and Sea King helo upgrade must have been the next biggest reason for the selection of Rafale. Indian media never fails to mention that France was the only country to support India when India conducted the nuclear test. For India when it comes to trust, France ranks higher then Britain, next only to Russia and Israel.

[ravager]

I am wondering with this MMRCA deal if India could rope in Dassault for the joint development of the 5th generation AMCA extending on the SNECMA-Kaveri engine jv. France does not have a 5th generation fighter program yet. Both countries would be at the starting point and unlike PakFa, a French-Indian AMCA jv might provide valuable design and development experience for DRDO and HAL.

[ravager]

I am wondering with this MMRCA deal if India could rope in Dassault for the joint development of the 5th generation AMCA extending on the SNECMA-Kaveri engine jv. France does not have a 5th generation fighter program yet. Both countries would be at the starting point and unlike PakFa, a French-Indian AMCA jv might provide valuable design and development experience for DRDO and HAL.