Comparison: PAF JF-17 & IAF MIG-29 SMT

IAF MiG-29 Baaz (Hawk) 

The upgraded Indian version is known as  Baaz (Hindi for Hawk) and forms a crucial component of the second-line offensive aircraft-fleet of the IAF after the Sukhoi Su-30MKI.Since its induction, IAF has invested nearly 2 billion on upgrading it.




Unit cost: ?
Max takeoff weight: 21,000 kg ★ 
Powerplant: RD-33 series 3
Maximum Speed : Mach 2.25 (2,400 km/h) ★
Radar: Phazatron Zhuk-M ★ 

Range: 2495 km - with one in-flight refuelling.

Thrust/weight: 1.01 ★
Rate of climb: ~ 330 m/s ★
Service ceiling: 18,013 m ★
G-limit: +9.5 g ★


^^upgraded MIG-29 SMT cockpit

FEATURES 


+ Zhuk-M features improved signal processing and has a detection range of up to 120 km vs a 5 m2 RCS target for the export variant, and up to 10 targets tracked and up to 4 engaged at once in air to air mode .In air to surface mode the radar can detect a tank from up to 25 km away and a bridge from 120 km away, a naval destroyer could be detected up to 300 km away and up to two surface targets can be tracked at once. The "antenna" is an electronically scanned slotted planar array.

Short range

R-60 - 8 km
R-73E - 20km
R-73M - 30km

BVR capability 

R-27R/T -200 meters to  80 km
R-77 - 90 km
R-27ER/ET - 200 meters to 130 km ★



^^R-77

MiG-29SMT features over base model 

*Longer range and flight endurance
*High combat effectiveness
*Superb agility
*High reliability and flight safety
*Easy operation and reduced DOC, up-to-date logistic support
*Advanced architecture of cockpit avionics and information control system, *HOTAS
*Integrated fire-control system consisting of upgraded radar fire-control system built around the ZHUK-ME advanced radar boasting longer operating ranges, multichannel firing and up-to-date air-to-surface modes, and of IR search and track system and helmet-mounted sight
*Up-to-date navigation, radio communication, electronic countermeasures, monitoring and recording systems as well as optronic and reconnaissance pods
*Modified weapon system including the RVV-AE, R-27ER1, R-27ET1, R-27R1, R-27T1, R-73E air-to-air missiles, the Kh-31A, Kh-31P, Kh-29T (TE), Kh-29L air-to-surface missiles, the KAB-500KR (OD), KAB-500L guided bombs, rockets, free-fall bombs and the GSh-301 built-in gun.




JF-17 Thunder 


Unit cost: US$ 15 million (estimated)★ 
Max takeoff weight: 12,700 kg
Powerplant: 1× Klimov RD-93 turbofan
Maximum Speed : Mach 1.8
Radar: Italian Grifo S-7 ?
Range: 3,000 km ★
Thrust/weight: 0.99
Rate of climb: 175 m/s 

Service ceiling: 16,700 m
G-limit: +8.5 g





FEATURES 

+Ra'ad ALCM is planned to be integrated with and launched from JF-17.

+The EW suite is also linked to a missile approach warning (MAW) system to help it defend against radar-guided missiles.

+NRIET KLJ-7 radar's multiple modes allow surveillance and simultaneous engagement of multiple air, ground and sea targets, of which a total of 40 can be managed. Using the track-while-scan (TWS) mode, the radar can track up to 10 targets at beyond visual range (BVR) and engage 2 of them simultaneously with radar homing air-to-air missiles. The operation range for targets with a radar cross-section (RCS) of 5 m2 is stated to be ≥105 km in look-up mode and ≥85 km in look-down mode.

Short range

AIM-9L/M -1–18 km
PL-5E - 0.5-16~18km
PL-9C -22km

BVR capability 

PL-12 / SD-10 -  100 km


^^SD-10

The British Accuracy International AS50 BMG Sniper Rifle

The British Accuracy International AS50 BMG Sniper Rifle 

Weight	27 lb (14.1 kg) (no scope/sight, empty mag)
Length	53.9" (1369 mm)
Barrel length	692 mm
Cartridge	12.7 x 99 mm NATO
Caliber	12.7 mm .50 BMG
Action	Direct impingement
Rate of fire	semi-automatic, estimated at 5 rounds/1.3 seconds
Effective range	1,500 m
Feed system	5 or 10 round detachable box magazine

The AS50 fifty caliber (12.7mm) sniper / antimateriel rifle is the latest development of the famous British company Accuracy International Ltd. First displayed in January 2005 in USA at the ShotShow-2005, this rifle reportedly has been developed especially for US SOCOM users, and is now being tested by the US NAVY Special Operations center. The AS50 is to provide combat operators with highly accurate and rapid aimed fire at extended ranges. The rifle has an accuracy of 1.5 MOA. The barrel is free floated and features a dual chamber muzzle brake to reduce recoil, which is lower than that of the AW50 bolt action .50 BMG rifle. The two-part machined steel receiver features an integral accessory rail for the mounting of optical sights. Two additional rails are mounted on the sides of the short barrel shroud. An adjustable bipod and rear support leg/hand grip allow for stable shooting. This weapon is proven to accurately hit a target over a mile away. The low recoil system built in the back of the rifle can allow it to fire rapidly while still retaining its accuracy.The AS50 weighs 14.1 kg empty and holds 5 rounds of .50 BMG in a single stack removable box magazine.