JF-17 Thunder Multirole Fighter [Thread 5]

[BATMAN]

Does cone structure looks similar in both pics? Albeit first pic is much older

No.. it is PT1 in first picture.

 

[Bratva]

Interesting - not armed - not trusted, but then who can be blamed for not trusting them

Sometimes a person wishes, had he used the google before opening mouth, he would not been put to shame

Unarmed eurofighters escorting Indian Presindet aircraft

No.. it is PT1 in first picture.

I'm refering to diamond like nose con structure and single piece canopy

 

[muse]

Sometimes a person wishes, had he used the google before opening mouth, he would not been put to shame

Unarmed eurofighters escorting Indian Presindet aircraft

I'm refering to diamond like nose con structure and single piece canopy

I'm not following you - are you saying the Eirofighters are unarmed? if yes, how can u tell?

 

[Bratva]

I'm not following you - are you saying the Eirofighters are unarmed? if yes, how can u tell?

google is your best friend, you can search more pics of Indian president euro fighter escort, you would believe then,, it was a unarmed escort

 

[muse]

google is your best friend, you can search more pics of Indian president euro fighter escort, you would believe then,, it was a unarmed escort

Ok, will do

 

[bigzgvr4]

lol

Even Pia got Escorted Today Apparently those husband and wife had the same Status as the indian President

:lol indians loose again

On topic

their is a pic of JFT posted by Munir is that photoshoped becuase it has a diamond shaped nose and other things and their are paf's airmen around it with the paf pilot sittin pretty in it

 

[Safriz]

5/24/2013

Interview with JF-17 Chief Architect Yang
http://www.grandestrategy.com/2013/05/4575847383.html

People, Beijing, May 23 (Reporter Yang Mu) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang his official visit to Pakistan on May 22nd. He arrived at Islamabad, at the Noor Khan air field. Earlier, when Li Keqiang's plane entered Pakistani airspace, the Pakistan Air Force sent six JF-17 fighters to escort the Premier. On stepping out of the door of the airplane, an additional overpass was made over the airport. When the news of this came out, it immediately aroused worldwide attention.

JF-17 is made by the China Aviation Industry Group CATIC, Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation and Chengdu Aircraft Design Institute, among other organizations, in jointl development with the Pakistan Air Force. The JF-17 is a new generation of single engined, single-seat, multi-role light fighter, and is an important cooperation between the two countries. It is known as a successful example of cooperation between China and Pakistan. Pakistan Air Force named it the JF-17 Thunder.

On the afternoon of May 23rd, a People's Daily reporter interviewed the "Fierce Dragon" fighter architect Yang.

Reporter: As the designer of the JF-17, how did you feel when Premier Li Keqiang's plane was escorted by the JF-17 when visiting Pakistan?

Yang: Prime Minister's visit being escorted by Pakistani JF-17 fighter, it reflects on the political importance the visit and reflects on the close relationship between China and Pakistan. As the developer we are very proud.

A full escort, it is pretty spectacular and we read the news and saw the pictures. Pakistan sent 6 JF-17s, reflecting the importance of the JF-17 in the Pakistan Air Force.

Reporter: What improvements are to be made on the JF-17 in the future?

Yang: As a fighter, sensor suite and strike capability is the force multiplier. We will focus on improving the JF-17 in terms of information perception, system integration capabilities and weaponry, making it a better third generation aircraft. [Chinese 3rd Generation = Western 4th Generation]

Reporter: Is there plans to develop a two-seater JF-17?

Yang: We have plans to develop two-seater, and there are plans to develop series models.

Reporter: Will the stealth performance further improve?

Yang: the JF-17 itself is not a full stealth aircraft, but the design is considered low observable because of such factors as a front edge of the wing sweep angle, S bend inlet, etc., which are better for stealth. In addition, the JF-17 among third generation aircraft, in the head is relatively small, their stealth is good. The future will take low-cost stealth measures to further improve the stealth ability, but do not develop academic sense, usually defined on the stealth aircraft.

Reporter: What is the status of the JF-17s engine development?

Yang: the engine of the JF-17 fighter and other major national engine developments, is going according to plan and has made considerable achievements.

Reporter: Export Pakistan two batches of "Fierce Dragon" fighter, is filled with domestic engine do?

Yang: export "Fierce Dragon" All parts are made in China, in addition to the engine.

Reporter: "Fierce Dragon" air refueling technology improvements have plans and progress?

Yang: the Palestinian side in the delivery of the second batch of "Fierce Dragon" fighter, there are fighters with aerial refueling capability, which is already included in the signed contract. Within a year or two, we will see with the air refueling capability of the "Fierce Dragon" aircraft in Pakistan.

[Refined English translation]
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[Manticore]

 

[Bratva]

Regarding JF-17 escort mission, several questions comes in mind, escort mission was hardly 30-45 minutes but why JF-17 flew with all three drop tanks? wasn't internal fuel sufficient for 3 or so hours?

But if need arised, wasn't two enough? there are some gaps in this scenario which I'm unable to comprehend

Or JF-17 is more short legged than it is led to believe?
@Oscar

 

[Last Hope]

Hours before the escort, 2 JF-17s from No.16 Squadron took off to arrive at another PAF Base, where 4 jets from No.26 flew with them. They likely had a small patrol in the skies till the plane arrived, since some members stated that they saw JF-17s fly above. Even this way, 3 drop-tanks are not required.

Maybe it was a formal uniform which the JF-17 must wear, However, if you look at the previous visit, where the B747 was escorted by 2 Mirage and 2 JF-17, they had only 1 drop-tank under their belly. Surprise fact is that, so did Mirage. It must have been to keep the arrangement symmetrical.

 

[DANGER-ZONE]

Hours before the escort, 2 JF-17s from No.16 Squadron took off to arrive at another PAF Base, where 4 jets from No.26 flew with them. They likely had a small patrol in the skies till the plane arrived, since some members stated that they saw JF-17s fly above. Even this way, 3 drop-tanks are not required.

Maybe it was a formal uniform which the JF-17 must wear, However, if you look at the previous visit, where the B747 was escorted by 2 Mirage and 2 JF-17, they had only 1 drop-tank under their belly. Surprise fact is that, so did Mirage. It must have been to keep the arrangement symmetrical.

Says who ?

http://www.defence.pk/forums/pakistan-air-force/85020-jf17-vip-escort-5.html#post1347171

 

[Last Hope]

Says who ?

Says the low-quality pictures that I saw.

 

[DANGER-ZONE]

It's seems GBU-10 equivalent LGB, approx 2000 lb = 1000 kg bomb at inner most hardpoint whereas JF-17 can carry that much weight on center line hard point only.

According to official details.

 

[Truth Be Told]

It's seems GBU-10 equivalent LGB, approx 2000 lb = 1000 kg bomb at inner most hardpoint whereas JF-17 can carry that much weight on center line hard point only.

According to official details.

Well i'm doubtful about it, if a 1100L fuel tank can hang on it then why not a 1000kg bomb ?

 

[Tempest II]

It's seems GBU-10 equivalent LGB, approx 2000 lb = 1000 kg bomb at inner most hardpoint whereas JF-17 can carry that much weight on center line hard point only.

According to official details.

Not correct. At Dubai 2012 it was released, I think as part of the very informative presentation thst three pylons can carry more than 1000kg each, see here http://db.tt/r92FvK9t