JF-17 Thunder Multirole Fighter [Thread 5]

[Tempest II]

Dubai 2013. Day 2

 

[Bratva]

^ clearing many misconceptions about JF-17 Block 1 and confirms many things.. can not fire all PGM's at the moment which mean Ra'ad ALCM is not integrated with Block 1 and in future only some PGM's would be added

CM-400 AKG is not tested in "Air mode". I guess it was Air commodore Mehmood who revealed in last air show CM-400 AKG has been tested and operationalized.

I don't why he misled the media and common people before about the operational state of CM-400 AKG

 

[Gryphon]

Source: Aviation Week - 11/18 November 2013
Article title= Aircraft Industry Adjusts to Cuts
by Graham Warwick
Pages: 76 - 94 (Excerpt from page 83)



This indicates 55 Block 1's for Pakistan.
That means 18 each in 3 squadrons. 1 lost to crash.

Exactly what was said in December 2012 by Air Commodore Khalid Mehmood.

I was telling you guys about the deliveries of 61 JF-17s (out of 150 ordered) till the end of 2012. 47 out of 50 had been produced by 11 November 2012.

'PAC Kamra capable of exporting JF-17 Thunder jets' | Business Recorder

53 Block 1 (45+8) had been produced by 23 October 2013.

Pakistan to sell 05 to 07 JF-17 Thunder next year | The News Tribe

And the last (55th) JF-17 will be delivered next month.

Six of the rest may be Block 2 SBPs.

 

[Bratva]

^ 8 SPB Block2 theory seems plausible as ground testing of block 2 in china is underway since august

 

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[InVader_FaDi]

JF-17 'Thunder' Pakistan Air Force #DubaiAirShow 2013.
Courtesy: Peter Steehouwer

 

[Side-Winder]

JF-17 'Thunder' Pakistan Air Force #DubaiAirShow 2013.
Courtesy: Peter Steehouwer

WOW MAN that's adorable...beauty ♥
i have posted this photo in dubai airshow's thread as well,

 

[Liquidmetal]

JF-17 'Thunder' Pakistan Air Force #DubaiAirShow 2013.
Courtesy: Peter Steehouwer

great image wow one of the best, thx u so much buddy. Any chance we can get this jet painted in another scheme, maybe digital cam in desert colours, because then this jet would look even better.

 

[Donatello]

^ clearing many misconceptions about JF-17 Block 1 and confirms many things.. can not fire all PGM's at the moment which mean Ra'ad ALCM is not integrated with Block 1 and in future only some PGM's would be added

CM-400 AKG is not tested in "Air mode". I guess it was Air commodore Mehmood who revealed in last air show CM-400 AKG has been tested and operationalized.

I don't why he misled the media and common people before about the operational state of CM-400 AKG

Ra'ad was never a priority for JF-17 since the Mirage(s) are well capable of delivering that missile.

About CM-400 AKG, i think what he meant at the that time was the CM-400AKG is compatible with the on board computer on JF-17 and for example the physical limitations of the hardpoints. However, it will take a couple of firings in different modes to make sure the missile can perform what it is intended for.

For example, what range should the JF-17 release the missile from?
What altitude it should be released from?

An anti ship missile released from 5000ft will have different parameters to look for than say a one released from 10,000ft (if possible)

The beauty of JF-17 lies in it's ability to adopt any Chinese weaponary. That, however, takes time.

A single firing of a A-A or A-G missile doesn't prove anything.

 

[Gryphon]

Air Chief lauds PAF performance at Dubai Air Show

Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Thunder displayed aerobatics at Dubai Air Show today.

18th November, 2013

Chief of the Air Staff‚ Pakistan Air Force‚ Air Chief Marshal Tahir Rafique Butt visited PAF Aerobatics team at the flight line of PAF fleet which is participating in Dubai Air Show-2013.

The Air Chief interacted with the pilots and technical crew. He appreciated their performance at the show and their level of motivation and high morale.

Three JF-17 Thunder and Super Mushshak are participating in the Dubai Air Show. The PAF contingent‚ comprising pilots and technicians is participating in the static as well as aerobatic segment of Air Show which was inaugurated yesterday.

Meanwhile‚ Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Thunder displayed aerobatics at Dubai Air Show today (Monday).

A large number of people gathered to witness the eye catching manoeuvres of this latest addition in the inventory of Pakistan Air Force.

JF-17 Thunder aircraft stands prominent in its own class of fighters. In the shape of JF-17 Thunder aircraft‚ Pakistan Aeronautical Complex and CATIC offer a cost- effective‚ highly potent‚ multi-role combat aircraft which is capable of meeting the challenges of present and future Air Power employment.

JF-17 Thunder is a multi-role‚ light combat aircraft that is equipped with a digital fly-by-wire flight control system that gives it the agility and lethality.

Radio Pakistan - Air Chief lauds PAF performance at Dubai Air Show

Turkish, Iraqi defence delegations meet Rana Tanvir Hussain

November 18, 2013

ISLAMABAD: A three-member Iraqi defence delegation headed by Defence Minister Saadoun al Dulaimi met with Federal Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanvir Hussain at Pakistan pavilion, Dubai Air Show 2013 exhibition. A two members Turkish delegation led by Deputy Defence Minister Hasan Kemak Tardimci also met with the minister, according to a message received here from Dubai on Monday.

Rana Tanvir Hussain briefed the delegations about Pakistani defense products. He informed the delegations that JF- 17 Thunder and Super Mushshak (Primary trainer aircraft) are not only one of the best in their categories but also cost effective.

Both the Iraqi and Turkish Ministers appreciated Pakistan’s great stride in aviation technology and quality of Pakistani defense products during a visit of the Pakistani stall.

Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency ) - Turkish, Iraqi defence delegations meet Rana Tanvir Hussain

 

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[air marshal]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10201777627454692

 

[Donatello]

When do we get to see the JF-17 aerobatic video?

 

[Rocky rock]

When do we get to see the JF-17 aerobatic video?

Today IN SHA ALLAH! coz yesterday they couldn't fly due to bad weather and sand storm...so today thunder'll fly IN SHA ALLAH! so keep patience..