JF-17 Thunder Multirole Fighter [Thread 6]

[Chak Bamu]

Umm.... This would be JF-18, if it ever comes to be.

 

[SQ8]

Umm.... This would be JF-18, if it ever comes to be.

This would be a hyperactive photoshop fanboy.

 

[araz]

People forget the purpose of JFT. I dont think we will have a powerful enough engine for the fighter even if the structural changes could be brought about.
Araz

 

[fatman17]

Naval Aviation visits Kamra. note the Block-II JFT in the background.

 

[My-Analogous]

View attachment 177834 Naval Aviation visits Kamra. note the Block-II JFT in the background.

Can you guys notice refuel probe in JF17 in back, it in very good position and pilot can see that very easily

 

[monitor]

Two JF-17s are being used as test beds for in-flight-refueling probes. The flight trials with IL-78tanker are scheduled in the first half of 2015 ??

 

[LonE_WolF]

View attachment 177834 Naval Aviation visits Kamra. note the Block-II JFT in the background.

can someone plz identify its serial no?? because if my eyes are right, then it is 2P-1X.
can't see the last digit clearly.

 

[SQ8]

Can you guys notice refuel probe in JF17 in back, it in very good position and pilot can see that very easily

Where exactly?

 

[Oruc]

Where exactly?

I think he is refering to something that is visible above the nose cone. But i think that is something behind aircraft.

 

[SQ8]

I think he is refering to something that is visible above the nose cone. But i think that is something behind aircraft.

That is no refuelling probe, it is just the top edge of the "start cart", engine+ aircraft startup system visible in the background. In other words, its just the top of the truck cabin that holds this system.

 

[black-hawk_101]

View attachment 177834 Naval Aviation visits Kamra. note the Block-II JFT in the background.

I am sure that the new PAC Super Mushak, Burraq, Uqaab, may be K-8 and 36+(50) JF-17 Block-IIs are on the list. I wish that GoP will going to provide them funds for it.

 

[Viper0011.]

@Oscar @MastanKhan @Manticore

seriously this paint job looks ugly don't know why they are eager to show it every where. We know its Pakistan made and foreigners don't care about the origins so why not put on some good looking official color scheme used in airforce.

I agree. I don't know what's up with the paint job, it doesn't make this jet look nice. I think they should keep one copy in this paint scheme to be flown on Pakistan's independence day, etc. But I wouldn't take it outside to international shows as marketing requires excellent presentation (and very effective color schemes). There are so many different patterns to chose from, when taking the JFT to international shows. I like the following link where you can pretty much see all paint schemes used for the -16

F-16 Photographs photos | F-16.net

Stealth Thunder
View attachment 176860 View attachment 176861

This puppy needs to become a reality. IMO, this should be a standard Block III, and all upgrades, etc, should then be baselines going forward on a Stealthy block III version. Such a venture will eventually allow Pakistan to have home-built / assembling capability for Stealthy JFT's, enough for its own needs, resulting in saving billions in foreign reserves and expenses, and in creating extremely modern 5th generation jet assembly / modification platform. This will set a stone for future advancements locally with regards to 5th gen technologies. Very, very critical indeed for local tech and jet manufacturing capabilities to have a Stealthy jet assembly, built and upgrades as a JV with the Chinese.

 

[IrbiS]

Fresh from a magazine

 

[maxpayne]

As far as i think JF17 is to replace very old jets with a home grown platform which we are totally independent to use, upgrade or learn. Why we should go for 'stealth' versions or over upgrades? We should use that money for other assets or projects.

 

[IrbiS]

Article from "COMBAT AIRCRAFT MONTHLY" Magazine. About 2 months old I think
(I have no rights to this article)