JF-17 Thunder Multirole Fighter [Thread 4]

[Dazzler]

anyone know the status of MAA-1B WVR we were suppose to get from brazil?
which itself is equivalent of python 4?

likely to arrive this or next year, evaluation completed last year.

 

[Thorough Pro]

Self delete.

anyone know the status of MAA-1B WVR we were suppose to get from brazil?
which itself is equivalent of python 4?

 

[alimobin memon]

Self delete.

It's in development , as soon as its developed it will be inducted...

 

[farhan_9909]

MAA-1b development is already completed.

R-darter is in development

 

[MZUBAIR]

Pakistan yet to order MAA-1B, first they need HMD for JF17....
Pakistan only signed "Letter of Intent " for MAA-1B, when PAF purchased MAA-1A Piranha in 2010
+ .....MAA-1B searil production is expected to be started by this year, first order would be for Brazil Airforce.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

PDF's most active thread now looks like a haunted house.

Becasue we have not got new updates on the progress of our JF17 thunders , if we reached the 100 fighter Jets Mark

 

[farhan_9909]

Pakistan yet to order MAA-1B, first they need HMD for JF17....
Pakistan only signed "Letter of Intent " for MAA-1B, when PAF purchased MAA-1A Piranha in 2010
+ .....MAA-1B searil production is expected to be started by this year, first order would be for Brazil Airforce.

only a few MAA-1A were purchased/evaluated.
PAF decided better to wait for the new variant

 

[Shadow_Hunter]

Pakistan yet to order MAA-1B, first they need HMD for JF17....
Pakistan only signed "Letter of Intent " for MAA-1B, when PAF purchased MAA-1A Piranha in 2010
+ .....MAA-1B searil production is expected to be started by this year, first order would be for Brazil Airforce.

Why didn't pakistan go for Chinese WVR missile such as PL9?

 

[Gentelman]

Why didn't pakistan go for Chinese WVR missile such as PL9?

The PL-9 is a short-range,
infrared-homing air-to-air
missile (AAM) developed by
the People's Republic of China .
china have SD-10 in service currently as BVR..
in WVR category we have more trusted anericans weapon systems and i suppose PAF don't want to put it all eggs in one basket..
soo this time we are not completely counting on single natiin...

 

[Bratva]

As someone correctly pointed out, Without any HMD, MAA-1B potential will be wasted. Plus A-Darter will be put into serial production next year, what's the point of purchasing MAA-1B Pirahana than?

 

[farhan_9909]

Pakistan to order Brazilian MAA-1B air-to-air missiles, AIR-TO-AIR


Pakistan will procure Brazilian-made Mectron MAA-1B Piranha 2 short-range infrared-guided air-to-air missiles to arm its Chinese-made JF-17 fighters, according to Pakistani press reports on 5 November. The procurement is reportedly for 100 missiles at a cost of USD108 million.


Pakistan had taken delivery of the MAA-1A Piranha 1 version of this missile in 2010 and had signed a letter of intent to order the more advanced MAA-1B. The reported order would be the first known export sale for the MAA-1B, currently planned to enter service with the Brazilian Air Force in 2012.

Pakistan to order Brazilian MAA-1B air-to-air missiles - Jane's Missiles and Rockets

 

[Dazzler]

Why didn't pakistan go for Chinese WVR missile such as PL9?

pl-9c already in active service, can be used with JFT if required, standard missile is PL-5EII which has similar performance but a better seeker.

 

[Shadow_Hunter]

pl-9c already in active service, can be used with JFT if required, standard missile is PL-5EII which has similar performance but a better seeker.

Source for PL9c in PAF? Source for Pl5EII being standard missile for JF17?

 

[Bratva]

Source for PL9c in PAF? Source for Pl5EII being standard missile for JF17?

Really, i mean there is a limit to being stupid i thought ? Go to Google search PL5EII integrated to JF-17. Lot of pictures and a video showing JF-17 firing this missile.

 

[Donatello]

Why didn't pakistan go for Chinese WVR missile such as PL9?

When it comes to purchasing weapons from China, Pakistan can get anything it wants.

Consider the CM400AKG-carrier killer missile. So if PAF deems it needs PL-9, it will get it.

Right now PAF is awaiting completion of delivery for 500 AIM120Cs and SD-10A/Bs. So any missile that is deemed necessary, we will get it.