The article also suggests that these candidates are proposed to replace the RMAF's inventory of Mig-29s that it has on reserve - I suppose the JF-17 provides more firepower and bang-for-your-buck than an advanced lead-in trainer.
JF-17/FC-1 Fighter Aircraft thread
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The M346 can barely go supersonic, it really does not seem like a replacement for a Mig-29
Sure but if they look also for m-346 or yak-130 to replace Mig-29... Jf-17 is overkill, lol. THey clearly have more band for the bucks with the jf-17.
Not at all... but in the article they lack money and are down looking it seems. Jf-17 Would be a good choice.
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JL9 aka L-15, or rather L-15B, has been proposed for Malaysia's LCA program.
The RMAF seeks a platform that is capable of effectively conducting air-to-air and air-to-ground missions, with future maritime strike capability. It must also be able to conduct counterinsurgency operations, be "economically viable" and able to conduct operations in two theaters simultaneously at very short notice.
Following an RFI, eight types of aircraft were proposed by their respective manufacturers in 2018. They include KAI FA-50 (South Korea), HAL Tejas (India), PAC/Chengdu JF-17 (Pakistan), Yakolev YAK-130 (Russia), Leonardo M-346 (Italy), Hongdu L-15B (China), Aero Vodochody L-39NG (Czech Republic) and the Boeing T-7 Red Hawk (US).
But then... today's news, so most likely no go ahead on the LCA program:-
(Malaysian) PM claims govt doesn’t have much money left after Covid-19
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