The F-16s are still by far way superior to anything the Russians are producing even today. Imagine India's obsolete MiG-21s 'flying-coffins' coming up against them - no competition - not even the MiG-29s or Su-30s can match the F-16's superior prowess. As for Pak 'buying' these planes - heck, they are free - it's no mere coincidence that Pak was recently awarded another $1.5 billion in aid on top of the already considerable aid she's getting from NATO nations for her great 'efforts' in the 'war-on-terror'. Yessir, who says crime doesn't pay.