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

[Sugarcane]

Nothing new in the article

The Pakistani JF-17 Block III fighter jet will make its first flight by the end of 2019, according to Flight Global.

JF-17 Block II of the Pakistani Air Force (Picture Source: Pakistani Air Force)

Among the development, questions are selecting a model of active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar. The official told Flight Global that a decision on this end should be right "around the corner." The media outlet noted that a pair of Chinese AESA radars are under consideration: the KLJ-7A, produced by China Electronics Technology Group, and an air-cooled radar produced by AVIC.

For electronic warfare systems, the new version of the JF-17 will utilize either Chinese- or European-made hardware, Flight Global said.

The official told the media outlet that "another engine is in mind" for the Block III, without giving further detail. Pakistan has previously considered replacing the Russian-origin RD-93 engine with a Chinese-made alternative, but the RD-93, which powers the Block Is and IIs presently in service with the Pakistani Air Force, have not posed any problems.

Even so, Flight Global noted that the Block III upgrade "will see the JF-17’s intakes widened to improve airflow," possibly enabling the installation of a new engine later on. The new intake will be available only on new-build Block IIIs, but the other upgrades can be provided to the Pakistani Air Force's existing JF-17s.

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Molvi sb. What are new development advances in this article?

 

[Deino]

Why again another Block 3 thread ... especially since the news-content is exactly ZERO ????

 

[Arsalan]

Why again another Block 3 thread ... especially since the news-content is exactly ZERO ????

Merged with main Jf-17 Blk III thread.

Boss when you find such threads please report them or tag me there with the link to thread you think it should be merged with. It will help us a lot. Thanks.

 

[Deino]

Merged with main Jf-17 Blk III thread.

Boss when you find such threads please report them or tag me there with the link to thread you think it should be merged with. It will help us a lot. Thanks.

Thanks a lot.

I don't know but since I'm a moderator (in the China section) already, I could probably help here too, if someone would allow this.

Best

 

[HRK]

Thanks a lot.

I don't know but since I'm a moderator (in the China section) already, I could probably help here too, if someone would allow this.

Best

I think nobody would have any problem to have a pair of helping hand and that too an experience one @WebMaster @Horus

 

[Ali_Baba]

Block III was meant to fly in August 2019. So, why has it been delayed another 4months ???

 

[Deino]

Block III was meant to fly in August 2019. So, why has it been delayed another 4months ???

Sorry to say so, but since this was an overoptimistic hope especially spread by the fans ... from the most reliable sources I know, it was always to happen in late 2019 and most often November is mentioned.

 

[MastanKhan]

Block III was meant to fly in August 2019. So, why has it been delayed another 4months ???

Hi,

4 months delay is not considered a delay in these major projects---.

 

[Mughal-Prince]

You never know how the new systems are behaving while integration and so far PAC CAC never do a last minute changing thing and stick to the plan so delayed we're most probably resolving teething problem nothing much.

 

[Khafee]

Why again another Block 3 thread ... especially since the news-content is exactly ZERO ????

After 5yrs on PDF, you haven't figured it out?

Block III was meant to fly in August 2019. So, why has it been delayed another 4months ???

Waiting for funds from 40 choor.

 

[Dazzler]

After 5yrs on PDF, you haven't figured it out?

He is a moderating several forums.

The guy is damn busy.

 

[Khafee]

He is a moderating several forums.

The guy is damn busy.

After 5 yrs - Not a valid excuse. Sorry!

 

[Trailer23]

Block III was meant to fly in August 2019. So, why has it been delayed another 4months ???

I suppose its a good thing that Commercial Aircrafts aren't compared to Military Jets, otherwise the Boeing 787 Delayliner...I mean Dreamliner would have taken the cake in terms of Delays.

 

[Dazzler]

@BHarwana @khanasifm

 

[khail007]

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Pitot : OK

IRST : Is gun pod removed? It seems to be in firing line of gun pod.

JACK : The 3rd orange colour stand seems to be the jack of aircraft in background.