sancho
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If the above picture is considered a true mock up of the original missile, i don't see any issue with its width or length in getting it fitted to the center line hard point.
I wouldn't be so sure about it, here are 2 more pics, that shows how less space there is between the fuel tank and the folding gear / gear bays:
2 Ra'ad CMs, 1 800L center line fuel tank, 2 BVRs at 2 & 6 and 2 WVR at 1 & 7, best configuration for a ground attack mission.
Only if JF 17 has got mid air refuelling capability, because that's close to it's maximum payload with just 800l of external fuel, which makes refuelling after take off necessary.
Found the presentation. It says "3 store stations > 1000kg"
They can carry MORE THAN 1,000kg!
Here http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--MbEtJ9tH...ification+OFFICIAL+PRESENTATION++%2811%29.jpg
and here Pakistani JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jet Detailed:Official Presentation Part II ~ Pakistan Military Review
But 1000Kg doesn't specify the payload, it could be 3 x 1000Kg bombs, while the centerline station does not hold C-802 which are lighter, but longer. Also interestingly, did you noticed that the pic says more than 1000KG on 3 stores, but that the 1000Kg bomb is only shown for the centerline station, just like in the 2 load configs I provided in post #5222.