However In late 2013; it was revealed that both PAKFA & PMF will use same avionics consists of Sh 121 multifunctional integrated radio electronic system (MIRES) and 101ks Atoll electro optical system- Includes N036 Byelka radar complex -consists of main nose mounted powerfull X- band AESA radar with two smaller L band AESA on the sides of the forward fuselage.
Lets take a look at its combat capabilities,unlike PAKFA, HAL FGFA can be armed with Indian,Russian as well as western orgin armaments in 6 internal and 6 external hard points- including BVR Astra and long range AWACS killer RVV-BD missile with 400+ km range; possibily it can be armed with Indo-Russian Airborne supersonic cruise missile BrahMos ( and may be Indian orgin sub sonic cruise missile Nirbhay) too.
it comes with a max take off weight of < 37,000 kg ,greater 5,500 km ferry range and a service ceiling of upto 26,000m ( < 65,000ft)
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