JF-17 Thunder Multirole Fighter [Thread 4]

[mjnaushad]

Love the Picture

 

[SQ8]

160 Km, which is more than F-16C Block 50/52 (AN/APG-68(V)9/10)..!!

Thats amazing

The APG-68.. does a 160nm.. perhaps you need to brush up on the units..

 

[Dazzler]

For what size target? 160 km for how many square metres? I will assume 5 sqm

Thanks

160 search range for 5m2, track range is more than 105 but i am not allowed to say exactly how much.

 

[Windjammer]

Hi, this article mentions an upcoming 24 page special on the JF-17 in the upcoming July 2011 issue of Air Forces Monthly magazine.

JF-17 build-up progresses: key.Aero, Military Aviation

That is the JF-17 supplement, Alan Warnes has been working on for some time. It should be out just in time for the JF-17's participation in Paris Air Show.

 

[SBD-3]

These look like rip-offs of the ones the Russians use and supplied intially to IAF for the SU-30MKI, ( I don't think these qualify as HMDS more cueing systems as they don't actually have a display on the helmet) although now all IAF ac are being integrated with

Look at this HMD used on French Mirage 2000s

its not necessary to have a fixed/stationary display unit on helmet. So if you can not see the display unit, that means the display unit on new generation Chinese HMD may also not be stationary.

 

[notorious_eagle]

These look like rip-offs of the ones the Russians use and supplied intially to IAF for the SU-30MKI, ( I don't think these qualify as HMDS more cueing systems as they don't actually have a display on the helmet) although now all IAF ac are being integrated with TOPSIGHT-I:

The HMS in the pictures are installed on the F7's since they are considered point defence fighters and are likely going to engage enemy aircrafts in WVR range, for that purpose i think the HMS installed on the F7's serve their purpose quite well because the requirement is to perform A2A roles in close range.

The JF17 on the hand will feature an HMDS, i can confirm that for you. Initially the requirement was for an HMS, but later it changed because an HMDS is an essential tool for a true modern multi role aircraft. JF17 needs the HMDS to complement its targeting pod, and PAF conducting routine precision strikes in FATA made this tool essential. Here is the HMDS that was showcased on the JF17's prototype:



On a side note, the TopSight I that Thales is offering is a very potent platform and IAF made the right call. After all, it is the latest technology that Thales has to offer. But the question is, can Thales continue to to compete in the future against other emerging military powers whom are far outspending France in R&D.

 

[rockstarIN]

The APG-68.. does a 160nm.. perhaps you need to brush up on the units..

F-16C Block 50/52 (AN/APG-68(V)9/10): 105 km to 130 km for fighters ( upto 5cm2)


F-16C Block 50/52 (AN/APG-68(V)9/10): 185 km Range against bombers

Correct me if im worng, coz 160 m converts to 260 kms..

 

[Abingdonboy]

The HMS in the pictures are installed on the F7's since they are considered point defence fighters and are likely going to engage enemy aircrafts in WVR range, for that purpose i think the HMS installed on the F7's serve their purpose quite well because the requirement is to perform A2A roles in close range.

The JF17 on the hand will feature an HMDS, i can confirm that for you. Initially the requirement was for an HMS, but later it changed because an HMDS is an essential tool for a true modern multi role aircraft. JF17 needs the HMDS to complement its targeting pod, and PAF conducting routine precision strikes in FATA made this tool essential. Here is the HMDS that was showcased on the JF17's prototype:



On a side note, the TopSight I that Thales is offering is a very potent platform and IAF made the right call. After all, it is the latest technology that Thales has to offer. But the question is, can Thales continue to to compete in the future against other emerging military powers whom are far outspending France in R&D.

You are referring to China here right? The TOPSIGHT-I is a JV between Thales and the Indian Samtal, that's how they will remain relevant and compete, even still France's R&D spending is still one of the highest in the world right now and I'm sure they will remain a major player for the forceable future. Like in this eg India-France both benefited from one another's input.

 

[Manticore]

Love the Picture

around 60 pilots in a squadron?

 

[rockstarIN]

Self delete, duplicate post

 

[Windjammer]

around 60 pilots in a squadron?

Unit training pilots from other squadrons also.

 

[rizhussain44]

Love the Picture

Love this picture!!

I just noticed that all the pilots in the left half have their left knee(Right for them, left for us) up and vice versa!

 

[ACE17]

Love this picture!!

I just noticed that all the pilots in the left half have their left knee(Right for them, left for us) up and vice versa!

they are not pilots only at the back standing Guys few of them are pilots

 

[SQ8]

The KJL range was probably for best case..
And my bad on the Apg-68 range.. was reading across pages.


The Naval Institute guide to world ... - Google Books

 

[Bratva]

thunder will be equiped with one probably of a chinese origin...
and as far as i kno, i dont think there are any aircrafts with HMDS

PAF F-16 Blk 52's have Joint Helmeted Mounted Display System.