it’s fairly one other matter that a subsequent order for LCA MK2+ is not just seemingly, but very possible and this is apparent to anyone who has even a bit of understanding of how IAF works. but let’s ignore that for the second. In air to air, I might take the Rafale over the Gripen NG as well, given its system maturity particularly its onboard passive sensors, after ATLC. Given it was designed to deal with the French deterrence, it could make a greater striker as properly. Hornet – sorry way more funded & with extra mature methods than the Gripen has.
The dual-engine benefit was instantly evident when the Rafale and the Eurofighter took to the skies, lashing the spectators with a blast of sound. There was little to decide on between both these plane, their Excessive-G (sharp flip); Excessive-Alpha (slow flying) aerobatics leaving the spectators clapping. The Chinese will use cruise and ballistic missiles to focus on Indian Air Bases and defensive infrastructure before launching Air Raids, all these uber expensive fighters may be sitting ducks on destroyed run ways. The Gripen meanwhile can function from highways and improvised air strips.
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