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To: SampleMan

It would probably be safe to assume that it is superior to the Block 15 F-16s the Pakis have with newer air to air & air to ground weaponry.You'd probably have to rate it below the Block 50 standard,but that's cold comfort.The Taiwanese F-16s are modified Block 20 standards.

If the Europeans start selling upgrades to the Chicoms,things may look very different.There are several AESA radars & electronic warfare systems on offer from European firms which won't be purchased by European nations.


6 posted on 04/01/2007 5:31:02 AM PDT by sukhoi-30mki
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To: sukhoi-30mki
Yes. Its hard to say on avionics at this point, but the engineers believe that it is heavier and slightly less maneuverable than the F-16.

The Taiwanese need Partriot, F-35's, some surplus S-3Bs, and about 500 ballistic missiles. But none of that is going to happen.

8 posted on 04/01/2007 5:55:43 AM PDT by SampleMan (Islamic tolerance is practiced by killing you last.)
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To: sukhoi-30mki

I'm more worried about their SU-30's than their F-16 knock-offs. Wouldn't you concur?


11 posted on 04/01/2007 6:06:45 AM PDT by SampleMan (Islamic tolerance is practiced by killing you last.)
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