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

[Deino]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1185482599193628672

This man is pretty credible till now.

But how soon is soon?

 

[Tamiyah]

But how soon is soon?

I don't know know dear.

I saw him say that the maiden flight would be in China.

 

[Riz]

But how soon is soon?

Soon mean 2 to 3 years more...

 

[Deino]

Soon mean 2 to 3 years more...

You mean even maiden flight onl yin 2 to 3 years more???

 

[araz]

Soon mean 2 to 3 years more...

The timeline given is November for first flight. Wait for November to pass before you get worried. The likelihood is you wont see anything till the PAF/CATIC want you to see it. So chill and relax. 3 prototypes are being built in PAC so work is on going.
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PS: all news via open sources.

 

[Riz]

The timeline given is November for first flight. Wait for November to pass before you get worried. The likelihood is you wont see anything till the PAF/CATIC want you to see it. So chill and relax. 3 prototypes are being built in PAC so work is on going.
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PS: all news via open sources.

According to source only 1 prototype will have AESA radar.. Production of block 3 will starts in between 2 to 3 years... Let see

 

[Tipu7]

But how soon is soon?

23rd March.
Otherwise, it will take time.

 

[Sabretooth]

I have come to the conclusion that no one here knows anything about the launch of elusive JFT Block III.

 

[Tamiyah]

More like 2 to 3 months. First flight is expected to be in November or December, if all tests go right. Expect a growler version of blk3 in 2 years or less.

Soon mean 2 to 3 years more...

 

[Deino]

I have come to the conclusion that no one here knows anything about the launch of elusive JFT Block III.

Or most who speak indeed don't know and those who know, don't speak!

 

[aliyusuf]

I have come to the conclusion that no one here knows anything about the launch of elusive JFT Block III.

Most of them are faking it and some are hiding it.

 

[Tamiyah]

Most of them are faking it and some are hiding it.

Mhmm.
Everyone wanna be a pro at this.

 

[denel]

Possibly, with some minor visible differences, but lets see.

With the production lines optimisation, we can suppose it will be one type of airframe but as you note, patience is needed; time will tell - either it will be A or B framewise.

 

[khanasifm]

According to source only 1 prototype will have AESA radar.. Production of block 3 will starts in between 2 to 3 years... Let see

What’s officially was communicated in Janes by acm , the plan and breakdown of delivery by A and B model.

Now like any plan there are many assumptions and variables but current plan is what was stated

rest all foo bar

 

[Dazzler]

But how soon is soon?

Before 31st December 2019.