JF-17 (S-7 C/D)
PAF will fulfill its immediate requirement from FC-1 A/B. However, it will relay on PAC KAMRA to develop improved next-generation multirole / multi-mission fighter / attack aircraft to replace its old fleet and to counter emerging threats. It may differ from its predecessors mainly in its avionics, its new multiple target air-to-ground and air-to-air firing linked to new radar and its new visualization and control system.
PAF was desperate to upgrade its fleet of aircrafts but so far there was no success. Now they are directing their efforts towards upgrading its future variants of FC-1 aircrafts. One example is Fiber Optic Towed Decoy (FOTD). It provides aircraft protection against modern radar-guided missiles to supplement traditional radar jamming equipment. The device is towed at varying distances behind the aircraft while transmitting a signal like that of a threat radar. The missile will detect and lock onto the decoy rather than on the aircraft. This is achieved by making the decoys radiated signal stronger than that of the aircraft.
The Chief of Air Staff and many senior officers of PAF were not satisfied with the specifications of S-7, since the project is delayed by six years, it was not possible to change it again and again. In a meeting with Chinese counterpart, the Presidents agreed to launch a new project to enhance the specification of this aircraft. The new fighters, preferably named as S-7 (C) and (D) (or the next blocks of J series with modifications) will be upgraded blocks of aircrafts to counter fourth generation fighters. They will differ in avionics, design, radar, weapon storage, range, etc.
The S-7 (C) and (D) will have a range in excess of 4,500km, which means it can easily patrol onshore/ offshore installations without requiring aerial refueling.
The cost of S-7 (C) and (D) fighter jets is estimated to be $ 40 million and $45 million respectively.
For S-7 (C) and (D), PAF is considering radars with a range of 200-300 km, other features may also include multi-targeting systems.
The S-7 (C) and (D) aircrafts shall be capable of carrying a wide range of conventional stores including anti-airfield weapon, anti-radar missile, laser-guided bombs and air-to-surface missiles. They can also perform anti-surface shipping role and reconnaissance missions.
For there primary air-to-air role, the S-7 (C) and (D) can carry six short-range or four medium-range coupled with four short-range missiles. In order to achieve air-superiority and making situation feasible for ground attack fighters it can not only select and take four targets simultaneously but can also fly beyond 4500 kms. However, after achieving air dominance, it can continue its air-to-ground missions.
The combat radius of new blocks will be 2000 kms. similar to the most advance medium range ballistic missile inventory of Pakistan.
The FC-1 (C/D) displays will be functionally partitioned as follows:
· The primary display will provide a plan view of the air and ground tactical situation, with identification, prioritization and tracking of multiple threats.
· Two displays are going to be for communications, navigation, and general flight information.
· The remaining three secondary displays will show air and ground threats and stores management information.
· The HUD will give target and weapons status, as well as cues and aids for weapons targeting and launch.
By the end of 2010, the PAF will approve the final design of the FC-1 (C/D) and only then it will be confirmed that the program is ready to proceed for fabrication and assembly. The PAF plans to procure 80+ FC-1 (C) and 70+ FC-1 (D) and scheduled production will continue till 2019.[/QUOTE
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