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

[Windjammer]

Seems production needs to be ramped up. 30 is on par with the number of J-10CP.

The numbers being quoted are different, some say 30 while others report as 50 aircraft already inducted.

 

[Jango]

JF-17 Block-III of Pakistan Air Force is particularly distinguished with its shinning green modern HUD.

JF-17C is performing exceptionally well in the ongoing Indus Shield 2023 especially due to its AESA radar. No 16 "Black Panther" are flying their Block-III in the exercise!

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Is JF-17 C an official designation?

 

[Windjammer]

Is JF-17 C an official designation?

It's being referred to both as Block-3 and JF-17C.

 

[White privilege]

Is JF-17 C an official designation?

 

[GriffinsRule]

The numbers being quoted are different, some say 30 while others report as 50 aircraft already inducted.

Only 15. There is no evidence of further production.

 

[White privilege]

Only 15. There is no evidence of further production.

May be the priority is to upgrade previous blocks, while inducting more J-10s. Older blocks should get near block 3 upgrade ASAP, if there are no plans for a block 4.

 

[GriffinsRule]

May be the priority is to upgrade previous blocks, while inducting more J-10s. Older blocks should get near block 3 upgrade ASAP, if there are no plans for a block 4.

Doubtful at the moment but maybe during rebuilds. Country is broke and cant afford to build or buy new aircraft atm. J-10s were ordered pre-crisis.

 

[MastanKhan]

Hi,

Integration---integration---integration---. The real picture will become visible after 6 months---.

 

[SBD-3]

The figure i read somewhere on these pages was around 30.

So this year will be the last year for PAC production lines as sans export orders, the production target will be complete.

May be the priority is to upgrade previous blocks, while inducting more J-10s. Older blocks should get near block 3 upgrade ASAP, if there are no plans for a block 4.

Maybe the block-1s but even those aircrafts are relatively new airframes. So probably PAF may start upgrades but some years down the road. Probably the funds would be diverted to other projects like J-10C, UCAVs, KAAN etc.

 

[Reichmarshal]

Iron brother has told us explicitly to clear the outstanding dues first before any thing else

 

[Windjammer]

So this year will be the last year for PAC production lines as sans export orders, the production target will be complete.

I understand that 12 are to be delivered in 2024 to complete the batch of 50 ordered in 2020.

 

[arslank03]

Breaking : JF-17C Block-III to potentially participate in the upcoming Dubai Air Show 2023 starting 11th November.The Block-III variant will present a static display where as the Block-II will perform aerobatics.
Aircraft List for
https://dubaiairshow.aero/aircraft-list
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now im tempted to go

I understand that 12 are to be delivered in 2024 to complete the batch of 50 ordered in 2020.

it was a 30 batch ordered afaik

 

[arslank03]

May be the priority is to upgrade previous blocks, while inducting more J-10s. Older blocks should get near block 3 upgrade ASAP, if there are no plans for a block 4.

there is indication of a block 4 ive discussed it in my posts

 

[Windjammer]

now im tempted to go


it was a 30 batch ordered afaik

Pakistan receives Chinese JF-17 Block III fighter jets, reports say | Shephard

The Pakistan Air Force's 16 Squadron has reportedly received the first batch of JF-17 Block III light multirole fighter aircraft, with a total of 50 ordered.

www.shephardmedia.com

 

[arslank03]

Pakistan receives Chinese JF-17 Block III fighter jets, reports say | Shephard

The Pakistan Air Force's 16 Squadron has reportedly received the first batch of JF-17 Block III light multirole fighter aircraft, with a total of 50 ordered.

www.shephardmedia.com

yeah this is a misunderstanding alot of outlets had as the original number was 50 but it was quietly cut to 30 and then not touched upon again.