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

[Ultima Thule]

Bigger jet mean a medium weight fighter?

Yes! - something like J10-C / F-16.

does F-16 and J-10 upgrades Like F-16 40/42 to F-16 50/52 and J-10B/C Changed their specification (lenght+span+height+Wing area etc etc) please answer me

 

[Dil Pakistan]

Most of the senior members believe there is no Air frame changes in Block 3, but mostly Electronics like Radar , Counter measures , Helmet mounted display etc .

but I am sure people will do extreme and detailed analysis of block 3 once there is a picture released

Well! most senior members may get a shock.

Even if not a bigger jet, it has got to do with airframe strength, change in engine etc.

Larger air intakes have been confirmed already. This means there is a more powerful engine coming (10% increase in thrust is confirmed - not clear if wet or dry). This means the Block-III will carry bigger loads and will be for deep strike.

THIS IS A BIGGER JET.

 

[kursed]

You beat me to it... it took me 35 seconds to make a thread based on dafeng cao tweet and here you are

Knew it before his tweet. Check post time.

 

[Haris Ali2140]

does F-16 and J-10 upgrades Like F-16 40/42 to F-16 50/52 and J-10B/C Changed their specification (lenght+span+height+Wing area etc etc) please answer me

I think F-16 was changed. Moreover f16 got a massive engine upgrade.

 

[StormBreaker]

Most of the senior members believe there is no Air frame changes in Block 3, but mostly Electronics like Radar , Counter measures , Helmet mounted display etc .

but I am sure people will do extreme and detailed analysis of block 3 once there is a picture released

Yea, it’s been sometime. Bas pic aajaye bass

 

[Dil Pakistan]

does F-16 and J-10 upgrades Like F-16 40/42 to F-16 50/52 and J-10B/C Changed their specification (lenght+span+height+Wing area etc etc) please answer me

No! but they didn't need to. They were medium class already. They could accommodate the changes. They didn't need the prototype - did they?

 

[Amavous]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1206272203391750144

 

[Ultima Thule]

Then why does it need a prototype?

Prototypes are not cheap. They cost lot of money.
You only spend lot of money, to make lot of gains.

Did Block-II need a prototype?

Not that's simple it will have lots of new tech, more composite materials/latest avionics+AESA/ Engine/ new weapons, to test these components you need a new prototype

 

[StormBreaker]

Bas shuroo hojao ab tum sab log J-10 aur F-16.

Bhai, jo hai wohi rahega. Usmein khush hojao. Bas aaye to sahii ab pic

 

[Ultima Thule]

I think F-16 was changed. Moreover f16 got a massive engine upgrade.

Only air intakes Changes becuase of ore powerful GE Engines, rest specification remain same

 

[YeBeWarned]

Well! most senior members may get a shock.

Even if not a bigger jet, it has got to do with airframe strength, change in engine etc.

Larger air intakes have been confirmed already. This means there is a more powerful engine coming (10% increase in thrust is confirmed - not clear if wet or dry). This means the Block-III will carry bigger loads and will be for deep strike.

THIS IS A BIGGER JET.

Dost, some of these Senior members are associated with actual PAF , plus increasing load doesn't necessarily means Air frame changes .

 

[Kabotar]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1206272203391750144

 

[Windjammer]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1206273657405923330

 

[God Parshuram]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1206272203391750144

Congratulations!!!!

 

[Dil Pakistan]

Dost, some of these Senior members are associated with actual PAF , plus increasing load doesn't necessarily means Air frame changes .

But you also know that PAF keeps its "eggs" hidden very deep inside