Bilal Khan 777
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Minhas squadron is recently armed with Jf17 for Maritime role. What we heard that it is armed with BVR missiles and anti ship missiles (C802 series) ..............
What are you suggesting that weapon is integrated and yet to arm? How can a dedicated squadron can be raised with out arming it with dedicated weapon system?
Have we used LGB in Zarb e Azb via Jf17? Why there is no pic of Jf17 carrying LGB?
So a single Jf17 can carry 2 BVR & 2 WVR missiles at its best. Why all under wing hard points cannot accommodate air to air missiles? What is future of DER for air to air missiles? is it even in consideration or just a speculation?
Still under qualification? What we have achieved in first two blocks as far as air to ground munition is concerned?
Same again, why still under trials. I know integration of very different type of weapon system is not a easy job, but looking at current combat readiness of Jf7, is it wise to assume that this air craft is still ''half ready''.........?
In old threads of Jf17, it was ''assumed'' that Blk1 will carry IFR probe. But then it was said that Blk2 will carry IFR probe. When Blk2 came out it was stated that air craft No 229 and coming next to it will carry IFR probe. Now that air craft is already here and Final probe is yet to be seen. Though current Blk2 have refueling mechanism and all it demand a probe from external source to be installed. So untill now, why not IFR design is finalized? What is issue?
By that time PAF must be conducting drills with air flight refueling but still it is no where to be seen.............
How authentic is this pic?
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JF17 is how old? A couple of years? Aircraft take 10-15 years in development and harmonisation. The aircraft was put in service ahead of time to start pilot training. Weapon selection and implementation is a long project. I cannot vouch for propaganda, and can only give you my opinion. You may not like some of my opinions, but those are just my take on the situation.
Again remember, what aircraft is JF17 replacing? A5, F6, F7 and Blk 15 F16. Now think everything from frame of reference. The bulk of countries' fighters aren't or don't have to be on steroids and 5th generation. Numbers matter, and BVR, data linked, and fully operational capability en-masse is implemented.
Now think critically, why would a squadron in PAF BASE MINHAS given anti shipping role? The anti shipping role will be for squadrons at Masroor (like the Mirage V PA2 PA3 in 8th Squadron today), or at the new airbase being raised in Sind. However, ALL JF17 aircraft will be able to fire the ordnance as it is qualified fleet wide.
I am not familiar with JF17 and zarb azab operations. Mostly, F16s have been used.
The configuration I told you is sufficient for Air to Air Interdiction. DER for AG role is proven. I don't know if there is a DER for air to air role, as it adds a lot of G loading on the wing hard point at launch.
I told you of the deployed configuration in a particular role, not at best. There is no "at best" there are different configurations for different roles.. More ordnance can be carried, in different configurations.
Cannot give specifics of the various ordnance that is already integrated and qualified.
The aircraft is not half ready, whichever squadron it has joined, that squadron has a role, and the aircraft is equipped to meet that role. The weapon integration and procurement is all staggered and timed with that.
IFR probe is not a JF17 issue, but a bigger problem which I am unable to elaborate. JF17s are IFR ready.
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