JF-17 Block-3 -- Updates, News & Discussion

[LKJ86]

Obviously, AIM-120D hasn't a Ramjet engine, but has the same one as that of AIM-120C7...

Many Chinese military fans were shocked, and found that they had overestimated the range of AIM-120D...

 

[LKJ86]

I thinks AIM-120D and AIM-120C7 are the same missiles with alternate names

AIM-120D for AIM-120C8

here about from Wikipedia source with no reference of AIM-120C7 only AIM-120D is quoted quoted in that article
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AIM-120_AMRAAM#Air-to-air_missile_versions
The AIM-120D is an upgraded version of the AMRAAM with improvements in almost all areas, including 50% greater range (than the already-extended range AIM-120C-7) and better guidance over its entire flight envelope yielding an improved kill probability (Pk). Raytheon began testing the D model on August 5, 2008, the company reported that an AIM-120D launched from an F/A-18F Super Hornet passed within lethal distance of a QF-4 target drone at the White Sands Missile Range.[19] The range of the AIM-120D is classified, but is thought to extend to about 100 miles (160 km).[6]

The AIM-120D (P3I Phase 4, formerly known as AIM-120C-8) is a development of the AIM-120C with a two-way data link, more accurate navigation using a GPS-enhanced IMU, an expanded no-escape envelope, and improved HOBS (high off-boresight) capability. The AIM-120D max speed is Mach 4[7] and AIM-120D is a joint USAF/USN project, and is currently in the testing phase. The USN was scheduled to field it from 2014, and AIM-120D will be carried by all Pacific carrier groups by 2020, although the 2013 sequestration cuts could push back this later date to 2022.[20] The Royal Australian Air Force requested 450 AIM-120D missiles, which would make it the first foreign operator of the missile. The procurement, approved by the US Government in April 2016, will cost $1.1 billion and will be integrated for use on the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler and the F-35 Lightning II aircraft.[21]

 

[Haris Ali2140]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1218387268286763008

https://twitter.com/x/status/1218384656577507328

https://twitter.com/x/status/1218383234377158657

@MastanKhan @Deino @Dazzler @araz @messiach @LKJ86 @airomerix @seven0seven @JohnWick @Quwa @Tank131

 

[Maxpane]

what doea it mean?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1218387268286763008

https://twitter.com/x/status/1218384656577507328

https://twitter.com/x/status/1218383234377158657

@MastanKhan @Deino @Dazzler @araz @messiach @LKJ86 @airomerix @seven0seven @JohnWick @Quwa @Tank131

 

[serenity]

What is a sim system he talk about in double seat model B?

 

[Mrc]

What is a sim system he talk about in double seat model B?

Simulation system

What is AAR??

 

[MastanKhan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1218387268286763008

https://twitter.com/x/status/1218384656577507328

https://twitter.com/x/status/1218383234377158657

@MastanKhan @Deino @Dazzler @araz @messiach @LKJ86 @airomerix @seven0seven @JohnWick @Quwa @Tank131

Hi,

Wow---praise for the RD93---. It is a shut up call to those being critical of the RD93 for no reason at all---.

Warnes has said more than he needed to at this time---.

 

[Maxpane]

Russian objection to some countries means export

 

[ARMalik]

Well let's assess the chances of Russians restricting RD engines to China? It is one-in-a-few billion chance. So in other words, there is no problem. Also, local Chinese WS engines means there alternate engine soon. Also, as per some previous reports, which I don't have links to, PAF has like about a hundred RD-engines as stock.

 

[Mrc]

Well let's assess the chances of Russians restricting RD engines to China? It is one-in-a-few billion chance. So in other words, there is no problem. Also, local Chinese WS engines means there alternate engine soon. Also, as per some previous reports, which I don't have links to, PAF has like about a hundred RD-engines as stock.

He is talking about 3rd party export not pakistan ..

May b Russians may object to export to azerbaijan for instance

 

[Tank131]

Russian objects will come if the country is at odds with Russia or more likely, if they view it as part of their backyard/sphere of influence (CAS nations for example).

 

[Tempest II]

Simulation system

What is AAR??

Airborne Infrared Receiver.
Would have said Air to Air Refuelling but he used AAR to describe the designation pod.

 

[Dazzler]

Simulation system

What is AAR??

Air-air refuling

 

[Tempest II]

Russian objects will come if the country is at odds with Russia or more likely, if they view it as part of their backyard/sphere of influence (CAS nations for example).

Countries where the JF-17 is in competition with the Mig-35

Air-air refuling

targeting pod (wizardry) with AAR ??

 

[Pakistani Fighter]

Air-air refuling

Dont Blk 2s have this too?

May b Russians may object to export to azerbaijan for instance

Dont They have good relations with them?
@vostok