New Acquisitions
With the F-16 optione blocked out, Pakistan Air Force
has evaluated aircraft from France and Russia, but it seems almost
cetain that Pakistan would have to rely on its old friend China
to seek the future procurements. Pakistan is curently taking delivery
of the F-7MG but desperately needs to fill the gap left by the
embargoed F-16. This could result in two options from china. Pakistan
has long standing interest in the FC-1 super seven aircraft being
developed in China by Chengdu Aircraft Corporation. There are
indications that Chengdu may not proceed with this project and
have instead offered Pakistan the F-7FM fighter
F7-FM This could be the future of PAF
FC-1 Super Seven