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Considering advancements in 3D metal printing, does the PAF use 3D printing of metal parts for the JF-17?
The PAF could extend the airframe life of its JF-17 by replacing some of the parts with modified but more durable (still metal, to keep costs down) alternative designs; designed specifically to better withstand the forces that caused the original part to fail.
If a certain part tends to wear out more often, creating metal part, especially one single piece where possibly multiple pieces that are wielded or fasten together would have gone.
It would be cheaper then switching to more composites, and would offer a route to improve the performances of the earlier Blocks already in service, lighter and less maintenance. There is the added benefits of parts on demand, reducing the need to store spares, and a “field” printer at a fighter base can print the parts it needs without having to get the parts from Kamra. The cost saving in production, storage, maintenance should more than cover the cost of switching to this kind of a logistical and maintenance model.
Casting large single pieces with the right kind of press may also help build the JF-17 faster and with less rivots/fasteners, creating less points of potential failure from thousands of hours of high stress use
Are we going to see a pl15 with block 3
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oh KHUDDA ka waasta bta day yaar!
sir is every thing all right?
what is happening?
We will see BLK 3 in Pakistan colours over Islamabad doing air show with the bang and dropping candies for kids.My post wasn't directed to reveal something rather, it was a comment for those with weak heart and being impatient. There was a message that "Keep Calm & Wait for IT". PL-15 may seems little as far as the planned capability is concerned. I chose this thread for some reasons. Let's say that "In'Sha'ALLAH".
Bhai aap rehne do. I mean, aap yahi samjho k ma mazak kar raha thaa. Shukriya.
Everything is fine... in-fact doing great as far as our security is concerned. The message has to be conveyed so I did. The concern quarters at receiving end, are continuously biting nails and awaits something from OSINT.
To whom it may concern: My dear friend(s), I am way older for the things like making tall claims at all.... I am not in that class.... I have my history on this board. I don't know why someone believe as such but trust me, not everyone here is to seek attention or some self promotion. Message was to share a relief for all the friends.
We will see BLK 3 in Pakistan colours over Islamabad doing air show with the bang and dropping candies for kids.
Bro we are getting old why are you giving us the high blood pressure with anticipation you know what sort of people we are impatient and hot headed.
This is exactly what I have been told when I got too nosy.PAF will maintain the capability of first see, first shoot.
two words:This is exactly what I have been told when I got too nosy.
I got no further after that.
But thank you for re-confirming this info.
two words:
data
link
which is?data link only enables one part of the equation, the second part of the equation is also addressed
This technology is not readily available outside of the first world countries. And there is a lot more to it. I made a post here sort of describing what goes into it but it is a definite must for future programs. It might not be largely impactful on airframe structures as much as engine components and more complex pieces that are harder to manufacture or require many smaller parts to be welded or joined together.
Project Azm: Pakistan's Ambitious Quest to Develop 5th Generation Military Technologies.
This is a very real threat. I hope there are some programs in place for this. Small aviation engines shouldn't be out of reach of PAC's capabilities at all. It is sad to read people post that PAC does not make anything that is geared towards exports by another PDFer on this thread. When even if...defence.pk