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China seems not yet design external fuel tank mount. should be can see in future.

Obviously China partner Chengdu Aircraft will built 1-2 unit JF-17 block 3 for testing. after test complete, JF-17 Block 3 manufacture will be in Pakistan. test unit being built in china now. If butdget issue, PAF getting 1 squadron first also ok. even 8-12 unit J10C also ok.

Taiwan AF F16 fleet upgrade to F-16V standard actually without 100% full V standard packages install, it due to Taiwan AF F-16 engine don't upgrade in this packages cause power supply not enough to provide electric require for all v-spec system/sensor. some think like 70-80% of V standard...

but usually after MLU, it can other 12-15 years means some where around 2025, those F16 A/B have to retire to. not really long to go, but that time JF-17 III should be in massive production.

PAF only have limited 18 unit F16 block 52+ which used them is risk, any lost is huge lost to PAF， remaining F16 already near end service life. JF-17 Block 3 can cover those early F16 unit. Anyway budget/cost still need consideration for PAF, if not wrong J-10B/C price around usd 50 mil, J-31...

India should be getting Rafale F3R spec, and it come with HMD too, plus Rafale F3R avionics/sensor should be 1 generation ahead JF-17 Bloack3. seriously i think PAF should getting 12-24 unit J-31 no late than 2023.

Just to Ask is JF-17 have simulator ? if have can be part of training packages.

Agree, NATO wont agree/happy. depend Bulgaria how to get approval from NATO. I believe went contract is sign

military procurement can't run away from political specially in Malaysia political is big influence.

Let me answer 1, 2, 4 - all 3 is same, contract sign in 2017 during Ex-Malaysia Government which have super close relationship which China Gov. initially plan for 18 unit, but first phase only 4 unit, so contract with china Wuhan shipyard only 4 unit. remaining unit will see performance/quality...

Try not put high hope JF-17 on Malaysia Airforce （RMAF) LCA project. Main objective is to to compare to upgrade RMAF Hawk 108/208 or replace to new aircraft, also to replace MB-339AM, BAE is push to upgrade RMAF or early news said offer if buying EFT under MRCA project than will get Hawk upgrade...

Even India AF getting Rafale, it also take sometime like 2-3 year for pilot learning/training/different combat skill/strategic before going to IOC and 3-4 year for FCC (full Combat Capability) i don't think India will take risk use brand new jet fighter in real combat before archive IOC.

i believe Tiger and Z-10 amour can sustain from 5.56/7.62mm bullet, since both bullet effective range about 400-800 meter. As reported in china WZ-9 turboshaft upgraded version will have around 1200kw output, but not sure went it will going production. early news WS-16 engine possible will use...

possible Quad launch ... next year.... ?

Airbus Tiger lighter than Z-10 （6t vs 7t）, plus Tiger Helo already used upgraded engine MTR-390E (1092kw)，higher output than Z-10 engine (1000kw)。Z-10 need 1200kw engine.

reported on forum WS-19 about 95kN afterburn, future enhance version possible reach 100 KN+, not sure what status now, possible have demo unit in Zhuhai Airshow

Also we hope most importance WS-15 is improve life span, hopefully able reach at lease 3000 hours, US/Europe engine already have 6000+ hours life span.

according news seem two type 003 AC will built at same time, one in Shanghai shipyard, other one in Dalian shipyard.

Will see J-21 V2 in zhuhai airshow this year ?

H/PJ-17 30mm naval gun