JF-17 Thunder Multirole Fighter [Thread 3]

[TaimiKhan]

WMD-7 looks a close relative of Thales Damocles.

 

[ANG]

Hi, the bomb next to the JF-17 is the LS-6. Take care.

Chinese Military Aviation | China Air Force

"This new precision-guided glide bomb called LS-6 was first revealed in October 2006. The bomb is 500kg and is guided by INS/GPS/GLONASS. It feartures a foldable wing module attached to the top of the unguided GP bomb section, and a guidance module with 4 movable fins attached to the end. The same kit can also be attached to the smaller 250kg bomb. This design clearly resembles that of American Longshot guidance and range-extension kit, which turns a low-cost dumb bomb into a smart standoff weapon against fixed targets. Its warhead weighs 440kg, length is 3m, diameter 377mm, wingspan 2,740mm, range 60km (dropped from 10,000m at 1 Mach) and CEP£15m. However, since GPS is controlled by the Unite States, this model may be aimed at the export market only. LS-6 has been tested onboard an CFTE J-8F."

 

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[TaimiKhan]

Or may be something like this:



Or may be this:

Whatever designs we have seen so far, can't be classified as Stealthy as weapon stations are still external, which makes it non stealthy.

So what we may see is, a V tail configuration, with may be limited internal weapon carrying capacity.

 

[mjnaushad]

I am wondering where are those who promised 100s of pictures of JF 17 We want pictures from each and every angle of JF 17 to examine it.....

 

[bc040400065]

PAF Chief visits Farnborough Air show, JF-17 on static display


FARNBOROUGH, July 20 (APP): Pakistan Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman has termed the development and production of JF-17 Thunder warplanes in co-operation with China as ‘success story’ and said the two countries will continue their mutual co-operation in the aviation field.The Air Chief was speaking on the occasion of the biennial Farnborough International Air Show 2010 which opened in south west England on Monday where two PAF JF-17 Thunder fighter planes are on static display along with other latest military and civilians aircrafts from around the globe.

The two aircraft have been co-developed and co-produced by Pakistan Air Force and China Aviation Technology Import and Export Corporation (CATIC).
PAF delegation is headed by Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Arif. The two aircraft have been flown to the UK by Wing Commander Khalid and Sqn Ldr. Leader Azkaar.
The Chief of Air Staff is currently visiting UK on the invitation of Royal Air Force. The Air Chief held meetings with the President CATIC Li Yu Hai and Vice President Aviation Industry of China (AVIC) Li Yu Hai and visited joint Stall setup by CATIC and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra, and signed the visitors book.
This is the first time that JF-17 Thunder aircraft has been put on display at any international air show by the PAF.
The Pakistan Air Force officially inducted its first JF-17 squadron on February 18 this year. The aircraft will eventually replace its present fleet of F-7, A-5 and Mirage planes.
The Air Force has already announced that it has a confirmed order for 150 JF-17’s which may increase of 250 aircraft.
JF-17 Thunder aircraft is an advanced multi-role light combat aircraft jointly developed by Chengdu and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex under a strategic collaboration project.
The aircraft is designed to be cost-effective and can meet the tactical and strategic needs of the Pakistan Air Force, and various other air forces.
The production facilities have been setup for the aircraft in Pakistan. The first batch of 50 JF-17 Thunder aircrafts will be equipped with the Chinese/Pakistani avionics and missiles, while the later aircrafts are to be equipped with more advanced radars and missiles.
Last month, latest version of three F-16’s aircraft were inducted into PAF. These were of 18 Block 52 C/D ordered by PAF from the United States.
The JF-17 Thunder is an all weather, multi-role, light combat aircraft. Its design is based on modern concepts of aerodynamics and is equipped with hybrid fly-by-wire flight control system. The aircraft has a full glass cockpit, excellent man-machine interface and modern self-protection suite, which gives it a good combat potential and ensures its survivability in high threat combat environments.
The aircraft is equipped with fourth generation avionics systems, wide range of conventional/smart weapons. Beyond Visual Range and short range air-to-air missiles, and air-to-surface missiles, the aircraft also has a remarkably short take-off/landing distance that gives it the flexibility to operate from short airfields.

Shortly, the aircraft will also have the air-to-air refuelling capability which will further enhance its combat potential and employment options.

First proto type of the JF-17 aircraft flew in September, 2003.
After flight testing, a small batch of eight aircraft was produced in year 2007 and finally serial production of the aircraft started in Pakistan last year and so far 16 aircraft have been produced.

The JF-17 aircraft will be produced in blocks of 50 aircraft each where every succeeding block would be an upgraded version of the preceding block. Pakistan’s share in co-production of the airframe of JF-17 aircraft would be more than 50%. Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra, has the capacity to roll-out 15-25 aircraft per year.


Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency ) - PAF Chief visits Farnborough Air show, JF-17 on static display

 

[MZUBAIR]

PAF Chief visits Farnborough Air show, JF-17 on static display


FARNBOROUGH, July 20 (APP): Pakistan Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman has termed the development and production of JF-17 Thunder warplanes in co-operation with China as ‘success story’ and said the two countries will continue their mutual co-operation in the aviation field.The Air Chief was speaking on the occasion of the biennial Farnborough International Air Show 2010 which opened in south west England on Monday where two PAF JF-17 Thunder fighter planes are on static display along with other latest military and civilians aircrafts from around the globe.

The two aircraft have been co-developed and co-produced by Pakistan Air Force and China Aviation Technology Import and Export Corporation (CATIC).
PAF delegation is headed by Air Vice Marshal Muhammad Arif. The two aircraft have been flown to the UK by Wing Commander Khalid and Sqn Ldr. Leader Azkaar.
The Chief of Air Staff is currently visiting UK on the invitation of Royal Air Force. The Air Chief held meetings with the President CATIC Li Yu Hai and Vice President Aviation Industry of China (AVIC) Li Yu Hai and visited joint Stall setup by CATIC and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra, and signed the visitors book.
This is the first time that JF-17 Thunder aircraft has been put on display at any international air show by the PAF.
The Pakistan Air Force officially inducted its first JF-17 squadron on February 18 this year. The aircraft will eventually replace its present fleet of F-7, A-5 and Mirage planes.
The Air Force has already announced that it has a confirmed order for 150 JF-17’s which may increase of 250 aircraft.
JF-17 Thunder aircraft is an advanced multi-role light combat aircraft jointly developed by Chengdu and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex under a strategic collaboration project.
The aircraft is designed to be cost-effective and can meet the tactical and strategic needs of the Pakistan Air Force, and various other air forces.
The production facilities have been setup for the aircraft in Pakistan. The first batch of 50 JF-17 Thunder aircrafts will be equipped with the Chinese/Pakistani avionics and missiles, while the later aircrafts are to be equipped with more advanced radars and missiles.
Last month, latest version of three F-16’s aircraft were inducted into PAF. These were of 18 Block 52 C/D ordered by PAF from the United States.
The JF-17 Thunder is an all weather, multi-role, light combat aircraft. Its design is based on modern concepts of aerodynamics and is equipped with hybrid fly-by-wire flight control system. The aircraft has a full glass cockpit, excellent man-machine interface and modern self-protection suite, which gives it a good combat potential and ensures its survivability in high threat combat environments.
The aircraft is equipped with fourth generation avionics systems, wide range of conventional/smart weapons. Beyond Visual Range and short range air-to-air missiles, and air-to-surface missiles, the aircraft also has a remarkably short take-off/landing distance that gives it the flexibility to operate from short airfields.

Shortly, the aircraft will also have the air-to-air refuelling capability which will further enhance its combat potential and employment options.

First proto type of the JF-17 aircraft flew in September, 2003.
After flight testing, a small batch of eight aircraft was produced in year 2007 and finally serial production of the aircraft started in Pakistan last year and so far 16 aircraft have been produced.

The JF-17 aircraft will be produced in blocks of 50 aircraft each where every succeeding block would be an upgraded version of the preceding block. Pakistan’s share in co-production of the airframe of JF-17 aircraft would be more than 50%. Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra, has the capacity to roll-out 15-25 aircraft per year.


Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency ) - PAF Chief visits Farnborough Air show, JF-17 on static display

So after every 2 years (15-25 AC's), we would be looking modren JF-17 .....

 

[mourning sage]

What is the range of the air-air missiles that jf-17 carry???
Is it able to fire ALCM??

 

[mourning sage]

So after every 2 years (15-25 AC's), we would be looking modren JF-17 .....

That is good, but if we have to manufacture 250 jets and every time with enhanced capabilities, it will take atlest 5 or 6 years!!!!!




if we kept on continued to work on jf-17s for much long time when are we gonna begin with our 5th gen aircraft???

 

[ANG]

Hi, at a rate of 15-25 per year, it will take 10 years to build 250 planes. Building 25 planes per year, and also progressively including more advanced technology is not bad for a country like Pakistan, given it never built a plane before. Thanks!

 

[hataf]

can anyone provide the detail on SD-10A

especially on range ???

 

[mourning sage]

can anyone provide the detail on SD-10A

especially on range ???

also the range of other missiles used by jf-17.

 

[mjnaushad]

can anyone provide the detail on SD-10A

especially on range ???

70 KM Aprox.....its written SD 10 A so it could be more or less

 

[graphican]

70 KM Aprox.....its written SD 10 A so it could be more or less

A lot less than we need I guess. SU-30s can track and attack an aircraft a lot before than we would even see they are there. Whats the way out? We need missiles that can attack at 300KM at least. Ya?