First Block 2 JF-17s under construction in Pakistan

[Gryphon]

Alan Warnes, Islamabad - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
26 June 2014

Production of the first two of 50 Block 2 JF-17s on order by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is now well under way at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra, with the first expected to fly by the end of the year.

Production of the first two of 50 Block 2 JF-17s on order by the Pakistan Air Force is now well under way at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra. (Alan Warnes)

The Block 2 JF-17 has several capability increases over the Block 1s, but the main boost to the PAF as well as to export potential is the installation of an air-to-air refuelling system. One aircraft has been fitted with a refuelling probe, which protrudes from the right side of the fuselage just behind the cockpit, sitting forward of the pilot's position.

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First Block 2 JF-17s under construction in Pakistan - IHS Jane's 360

 

[rockstar08]

really cant wait for blk 2 to come out

 

[[--Leo--]]

i wonder when first block 2 will be out

 

[foxbat]

when is the 3rd squad of JF 17 expected ? Kind of late. Isn't it?

 

[Superboy]

Nose is flattish, looks like that of F-16.

 

[Kompromat]

Anyone's got access to the full article?

@fatman17

 

[janon]

Any change in the Radar in block 2?

 

[Superboy]

Any change in the Radar in block 2?

KLJ-7(V)2

 

[farhan_9909]

Any change in the Radar in block 2?

Upgraded radar termed as KLJ-7v2 officially

 

[BDforever]

Upgraded radar termed as KLJ-7v2 officially

detail about this radar plz

 

[farhan_9909]

detail about this radar plz

130km range(Source kanwa news interview of PAF official) and some other Adjustments

 

[Tempest II]

Nose is flattish, looks like that of F-16.

not sure about that. the radome is slightly swang open, slightly swang towards the camera and giving a somewhat distorted perspective.

 

[American Pakistani]

Good.

But Pakistan should work on some 4.5 gen fighter now jointly with Saudi Arabia & UAE. Pakistan got best experienced engineers whereas KSA & UAE have plenty of resources.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

I thought we were assembling the J10B there with the nose

 

[UKBengali]

I suppose that after Block 2, we shall see Block 3 with WS-13 engine and AESA radar maybe