JF-17 related news.

[A123]

I think main features of the block -lll
AESA radar, long range BVR PL-15 ,more use of composite materials, wing would be more stroger to bear the load.
Use of composite materials will reduce the weight , so the Thrust to weight Ratio(TWR) will improve. So overall it will be new beast in old clothes of block -2.

Block III has NATO standard pylons.

 

[Khafee]

Any chance of upgrade in the future?

That ultimately is the plan. There are a few issues to be worked out, once that is done, they will start swapping.

 

[BATMAN]

So as a recap let's list what new goodies we are getting with the Block-III ...

• KLJ-7A AESA radar with more than 1000 TRMs
• Big new holographic HUD
• HMD&CS
• Enhanced EW Suite
• Additional chin-mounted HP
• 3-Axis FBW and revamped control surfaces, ensuring better and more prompt handling
• Revamped Avionics Suite and Mission Computer
• Revamped & Relocated MAWS and RWR Passive Sensors
• Integration of PL-15 BVRAAM and PL-10 HOBS WVRAAM
• Perhaps also Dual Racks

These will result in a quantum leap in the capabilities of the Thunder.
Taiyaray ki surat pe nahi seerat per ghaur ker na chahiye.

data link is as well of new generation.
engine as well, must be improved version.
more fuel carrying capacity.

 

[MominKhan]

That ultimately is the plan. There are a few issues to be worked out, once that is done, they will start swapping.

Block 2 as well?

 

[Khafee]

Block 2 as well?

After Blk 3

 

[Caprxl]

I think main features of the block -lll
AESA radar, long range BVR PL-15 ,

Yup along with following, nicely compiled by brother Yusuf,

So as a recap let's list what new goodies we are getting with the Block-III ...

• KLJ-7A AESA radar with more than 1000 TRMs
• Big new holographic HUD
• HMD&CS
• Enhanced EW Suite
• Additional chin-mounted HP
• 3-Axis FBW and revamped control surfaces, ensuring better and more prompt handling
• Revamped Avionics Suite and Mission Computer
• Revamped & Relocated MAWS and RWR Passive Sensors
• Integration of PL-15 BVRAAM and PL-10 HOBS WVRAAM
• Perhaps also Dual Racks

These will result in a quantum leap in the capabilities of the Thunder.
Taiyaray ki surat pe nahi seerat per ghaur ker na chahiye.

Use of composite materials will reduce the weight , so the Thrust to weight Ratio(TWR) will improve. So overall it will be new beast in old clothes of block -2.

Yup, seems it might be 1 of the factors, wait a few more days & @Khafee will be able to confirm few more things.

 

[BATMAN]

This is how it all began.

 

[Gripen9]

This is how it all began.
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Oh PQ Uncle

 

[Mastankhan]

This is how it all began.
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Hi,

Thank you. This is the true begining of the JF17 aircraft---and as it shows in the model---it has nothing to do with the previous designs.

 

[Scorpio]

Hi,

Thank you. This is the true begining of the JF17 aircraft---and as it shows in the model---it has nothing to do with the previous designs.

@Mastankhan western engine option still on cards ? For future or gone

 

[War Historian]

This is how it all began.
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History begin from here, awesome.

 

[BATMAN]

A brief review of jF-17 journey, focusing on it's inception.

How China and Pakistan Built a Rival to the F-16

It is yet to be seen whether it can actually perform at its price point in combat, but Pakistan seems to be satisfied with what the JF-17 can do in trials.

nationalinterest.org

 

[Mastankhan]

@Mastankhan western engine option still on cards ? For future or gone

Hi,

Pretty much gone.

 

[Farhan Ullah]

I like how people are using the term "NATO standard" as a quality standard, while it is an interoperatibility standard, a compaitability standard. U can champer an Ak in 5.56 NATO and call it NATO standard and chamber an M4 in 7.62x39 and it won't be "NATO standard"

Block III has NATO standard pylons.

NATO standard is a term made by NATO for compaitable systems, like if we say something is of NATO standard, it doesn't mean its high quality, it means NATO supply lines, logistics can be used to arm/refuel/supply the weapon system.

 

[Khafee]

I like how people are using the term "NATO standard" as a quality standard, while it is an interoperatibility standard, a compaitability standard. U can champer an Ak in 5.56 NATO and call it NATO standard and chamber an M4 in 7.62x39 and it won't be "NATO standard"


NATO standard is a term made by NATO for compaitable systems, like if we say something is of NATO standard, it doesn't mean its high quality, it means NATO supply lines, logistics can be used to arm/refuel/supply the weapon system.

True, and what exactly does it mean in the Pakistani context?