Its absolutely wrong, life span of JF-17 is far more than F-16 due to its modular construction and service support available from PAC.
That my friend will be the time for which we can/will keep it operations with structural changes and reinforcement and thus the time we can keep that bird flying will increase. The life span being mentioned is with normal maintenance and the scheduled over hauling only.
You are talking about the engine overhaul . Teas airframe can withstand 25-30 years
Brother thank you for calling me a super star but what's your source on your claim ?
good luck with those friends ...
Actually, it is not ALL about composites involved. There are a whole lot of OTHER factors. Also please note that with a reported life span of 4000 hrs that is almost certain to be increased to a further 1500 to 2000 with structural upgrades and reinforcements the figure is more than decent. Also considering how much we were able to get out of the old F-6, F-7 and the Mirages, we are certain that the JF-17 are here to stay for a long time.
aamm actually, it is not!!this is so so wrong
this is bhlasphamy on this forum
Brother u should separate me from other fan boy. See my point on jf17 is very different . And I belive jf17 is a good option for cash trapped nations since Chinese loan could help them out . But the major point am making is not about avionic upgrades which you are trying to state . Of course old jf17 will be upgraded but the moot point am making is about the airframe which is less than 16 years . Can you confirm it that's all I want . I writing an article an this very specific requirements of buyers . Help me if possible rather calling me a super start or fan boyThe planned upgrade (not confirming it to be planned for 2020) is more to do with bringing the Blk-1 on par with the future developments made in Block-II and may be even in Block-III rather than increasing life span. Also i understand the urge in many members here to search for and beleive in any rumored short coming of JF-17, that is understandable. However the thing is that JFT is doing its job well enough for PAF and by the looks of it, it seems that quite a few other air forces are also pretty happy with the plane. For me, this is what matter.
Lol let me tell you soon you will see an article on reservations made by interested buyers .
You check your source properly . Jf17 is a low cost fighter with no takers because of the life time upgrade . In simple term it will cost 50-60 mil over all just to make it fly for another 10 yearsThe planned upgrade (not confirming it to be planned for 2020) is more to do with bringing the Blk-1 on par with the future developments made in Block-II and may be even in Block-III rather than increasing life span. Also i understand the urge in many members here to search for and beleive in any rumored short coming of JF-17, that is understandable. However the thing is that JFT is doing its job well enough for PAF and by the looks of it, it seems that quite a few other air forces are also pretty happy with the plane. For me, this is what matter.
