JF-17 Thunder Multirole Fighter [Thread 7]

[nomi007]

dual seater under construction

 

[volatile]

Its fiberglass and cant see this as production model ,My two cents

 

[Deino]

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dual seater under construction

No, that's clearly an JL-10/L-15 under construction ....

http://slide.mil.news.sina.com.cn/k/slide_8_193_44719.html

 

[khanasifm]

What is the black thingy on the top port for irst?

 

[Tempest II]

What is the black thingy on the top port for irst?

 

[Hassan Guy]

Has the design for the Block 3 been confirmed?

 

[MastanKhan]

Sir frankly speaking, you know much better than me that there are SO many things that are actually quite possible to achieve but we never even go for them. God knows why!! May be it is lack of need or may be lack of vision!! Whatever. The Squarish fuel tanks are one such thing in my view! It can surely support weapon on its sides.

However, i do emphasis that the best way will be to get those wings stronger (if we have not already done that with those wing root extensions) so it can support one extra hard point along with one carrying multiple ejector rails for two SD10 missiles. Also add one under that canopy for mission POD and you have your EXCELLENT modern day aircraft with room for generation improvement in terms of radars, avionics and weapon systems! It will be something for future!

Hi,

The best part is that the squarish streamlined tank can carry more fuel. If the fuel tank hard points can carry a cm400akg on each point---it can carry a larger fuel tank---which increases its Loiter time---.

 

[monitor]

Hi,

The best part is that the squarish streamlined tank can carry more fuel. If the fuel tank hard points can carry a cm400akg on each point---it can carry a larger fuel tank---which increases its Loiter time---.

What about conformal fuel tank like other modern fighter ?

 

[MastanKhan]

What about conformal fuel tank like other modern fighter ?

Hi,

They definitely have a utility of their own---but you have to do many a modifications to the aircraft to carry them.

A streamlined tank is a much much easier option.

 

[Dazzler]

What about conformal fuel tank like other modern fighter ?

no sign of it so far. i dont think the small airframe can accommodate a decent size cft anyway. Still, we saw the f-6s carrying gondolas so you never know, AMF might come up with something of that sort if required. Also, the inclusion of IFR has pretty much negated the need for cfts IMO.

 

[saurav jha]

which block of JF17 is going to be stealth one

 

[Shabi1]

which block of JF17 is going to be stealth one

JF-17 evolution will likely be on same track as Grippen evolution to Grippen NG.
There is no stealth JF-17, it has low observability characteristics which will be enhanced further in future variants. JF-17 will be PAF's work horse aircraft so economics is a big consideration since it will be logging the most flight hours, for 5th Gen PAF is looking at other options.

 

[saurav jha]

JF-17 evolution will likely be on same track as Grippen evolution to Grippen NG.
There is no stealth JF-17, it has low observability characteristics which will be enhanced further in future variants. JF-17 will be PAF's work horse aircraft so economics is a big consideration since it will be logging the most flight hours, for 5th Gen PAF is looking at other options.

thanks for info. which do you think is most realistic option for 5th generation fighter?

 

[Arsalan]

which block of JF17 is going to be stealth one

This one:

Seriously, no one! JF17 is not a Stealth aircraft. It was never meant to be one. However increased use of composites may see RCS dropping slightly but i am quite sure there wont be many structural modifications to achieve stealth.

thanks for info. which do you think is most realistic option for 5th generation fighter?

J31 and may be TFX

 

[Bratva]

Update On Srilanka JF-17 Purchase


JF-17 deal to go ahead

The Cabinet on Tuesday approved a proposal by President Maithripala Sirisena to purchase new fighter aircraft and associated weapons for the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF).

Cabinet spokesman Rajitha Senaratne said, the government will call for expressions of interest for the purchase of around 8-12 fighter jets.The fighter aircraft of the SLAF have been aging and it is important to upgrade the equipment to maintain security and be prepared for any unexpected threat, he explained.

The Cabinet approved a proposal by President Sirisena, in his capacity as the Minister of Defence, to obtain expressions of interest from interested aircraft manufacturers, assistant manufacturers, and authorized government agents. The deal will be on a government to government basis.

The announcement came a day after Pakistani Air Force Commander Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman who was in the country for a brief official visit leaving, thus prompting speculations whether pressure mounted from Pakistan’s end to finalize the JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft deal which Pakistan is producing in collaboration with China.
This columnist in the 6 December 2015 column revealed that the intended plan to purchase fighter jets from Pakistan has come under fire from India as the latter vehemently opposed the move.

Ceylon Today on its 10 July 2016 edition revealed that Sri Lanka will be shortly concluding the purchase deal with Pakistan for the supply of 10 JF -17 Thunder Multi-role Fighter Jets, with delivery expected in early 2017.

Pakistan has stationed Brigadier Muhammad Bashir in Colombo to work out the details of the deal. That will include financial arrangements.

The deal to purchase this stunning new multi-role fighter from the Pakistan Air Force was held in abeyance under mounting pressure from the highest levels in the Indian Government.

When the deal was first mooted it was expected to be inked in Colombo during Pakistani Premier Nawaz Shariff’s visit in early January this year. The deal included the sale of 10 JF -17 s, each priced at around US$ 35million through a special Line of Credit (LoC). But Shariff’s visit ended with eight Pakistan-Sri Lanka agreements being signed in Colombo during the visit. None were related to defence cooperation or to the JF-17 deal.

SLAF Commander Gagan Bulathsinhala visited Pakistan last year for a reality check on the aircraft at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) in Kamra, where the PAC and China’s Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) co-manufacture the fighters.
A highly placed source in the diplomatic corps said India came out strongly against the deal with the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) to purchase 10 JF-17 combat aircraft.

Indian National Security Adviser, Ajit Doval, had personally expressed India’s concerns in connection with the deal to President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Doval had personally telephoned President Sirisena and Prime Minister Wickremesinghe and told them outright that New Delhi was against the deal, warning that Sri Lanka will have to face serious repercussions if the deal was sealed with Pakistan.

Sri Lanka made a compromise offer to purchase three naval ships from India as suasion for India to desist from objecting to the deal with Pakistan. This, however, was not favoured by India, and New Delhi maintained the pressure instead.

The Sri Lankan Defence Ministry then asked India for 10 JF-17 aircraft or a similar fighter jet. India came up with a counter deal offering the SL Government a credit line to purchase alternative combat aircraft subject to the condition that Sri Lanka could buy the aircraft from any country other than Pakistan.

Pakistan however maintained a low profile and renewed their offer stating that they would give one 10 F-7 combat craft free if Sri Lanka makes an outright purchase on the initial deal.

The finalization of the deal was gradually put off following the low key visit of Indian Foreign Secretary

Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to Colombo ahead of the Pakistan Premier’s visit in January 2016.

The deal was apparently opened when former Air Force Commander Jayalath Weerakkody was serving as the Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Pakistan.

However, India is also likely to bid for the supply with India offering indigenously made Tejas Light Combat Aircraft

http://www.lankaweb.com/news/items/...-un-chief-plans-hush-hush-visit-to-sri-lanka/