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

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[araz]

Id rather we have a fully functioning and tested AESA radar vs trying to rush just for the sake of it and ending up with something that does not meet our requirements or the challenges it will face

I fully agree. We have previously adopted this policy with the incorporation of IFR probe in 229 onwards with retrograde incorporation int oother planes. Although the changew was much more minor compared to the fitting of AESA Radar.
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[Fawadqasim1]

what about irst @Windjammer @Bilal Khan (Quwa)

 

[Trango Towers]

Normal prototype / release cycle by August

It was already planned to do a launch of Block III 2019 a bit late from my estimate thought it would have been done in 2015, full 4 year late at present rates

For the plane itself a mile stone

I strongly feel we need to make 3 more factories to ramp up production so modernization targets are met, factory in every province specifically away from line of control

Lol....if had arrived 4 years ago you still woud have said should have come earlier

 

[JF-17ThunderBlock3]

Looking forward for JF-17 Block 3 pics.

 

[denel]

Interesting report:

http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1141710.shtml

 

[Jinn Baba]

Interesting report:

http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1141710.shtml

Most interesting aspect is the claim that a whole batch is being produced, not just a prototype.

And quite disheartening that AESA may not be there from the get go and may be added later.

 

[ziaulislam]

Most interesting aspect is the claim that a whole batch is being produced, not just a prototype.

And quite disheartening that AESA may not be there from the get go and may be added later.

Though terms "roughly the same" and HMD are very encouraging

Meaning they did some changes in airframe

 

[khanasifm]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1158089161022922

 

[Zarvan]

Pakistan Air Force personnel sit in front of their JF 17 jet fighter in Guangdong province, China.(AP File Photo/Representative image)

China and Pakistan have begun upgrading their jointly developed JF-17 fighter jet, the current version of which was reportedly used by the Pakistan air force (PAF) in the dogfight against Indian fighter aircraft near the Line of Control (LoC) last month.

“The development and production of the JF-17 Block 3 are underway,” Yang Wei, a Chinese legislator and chief designer of the China-Pakistan co-developed fighter jet, was quoted as saying by the state media.

The F-16 was part of the two dozen fighter aircraft that PAF had scrambled during the dogfight with the IAF.

The current version is said to be a contender of India’s indigenously developed Tejas aircraft.

Yang said his aim is to enhance the jet’s “informatised warfare capability and weapons” or the use of cutting-edge communication technology in modern warfare.

“All related work is being carried out,” Yang was quoted as saying by the nationalistic tabloid Global Times at a press conference held on the sidelines of China’s ongoing Parliament session.

The JF-17, or the FC-1, is a single-engine multi-role light fighter jet jointly developed by China and Pakistan for export, according to the website of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China.

Yang added that the development and batch production for the JF-17 Block 3 aircraft were going on simultaneously.

“The third block will see the JF-17’s informatised warfare capability and weapons upgraded,” Yang said.

Pakistan, the main user of the JF-17, could further share information between the fighter and other platforms, taking advantage of the whole combat system to effectively defend against strong opponents like India, a military analyst Wei Dongxu was quoted as saying.

Wei explained how the upgraded version would be put to use against the IAF.

“JF-17 Block 3 is expected to be fitted with an active electronically scanned array radar, which can gather more information in combat, enabling the fighter jet to engage from a farther range and attack multiple targets at the same time. A helmet-mounted display and sight system could also allow pilots to aim whatever he sees,” Wei said.

Once the new upgrades are ready, they can be fitted on the airframe very fast, ensuring a quick delivery time, Wei added.

According to the tabloid, the JF-17 is often described by its manufacturer and military observers as an advanced but also a cost-effective fighter.

“It is currently contending with India’s Tejas and South Korea’s FA-50 in Malaysia’s new fighter jet purchase plan, with the JF-17 being the most competitive option,” Wei said.

Myanmar and Nigeria have reportedly purchased the Chinese-Pakistani warplane.

https://www.hindustantimes.com/worl...orce-report/story-BS87X5ux3Xaj8QqS6jtssN.html

 

[khanasifm]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1158089161022922

 

[Qutb-ud-din Aybak]

So they accept it was jf 17 involved in dog fight.

 

[khansaheeb]

Better develop some S400 counter measures too now, as the JF17s will be facing them in the near future.

 

[Imran Khan]

It was upgraded before indian elections

 

[SBUS-CXK]

Does the block-III have reduced RCS, a.k.a new airframe or will it be flying in the sake skin of block-II ?

For J-10c, how quickly can China furnish 36 units if asked? Pakistan and India may have to see a war within next couple of years. Can the delivery and training be done within due time?

Peacetime - CAC can produce 40 J-10c and 10 J-20 per year.

http://mil.news.sina.com.cn/jssd/2018-02-23/doc-ifyrvspi1001507.shtml

In October 2018, CAC delivered 75 J-10c to PLAAF.

http://k.sina.com.cn/article_5596911390_p14d9a171e02700cre4.html