JF-17 Thunder Multirole Fighter [Thread 7]

[Zarvan]

 

[CriticalThought]

Immediately after the Gripen. Interesting!!!!!!

 

[IHK_PK]

Which block of jf17 will fly ...block 1 or 2?

 

[Zarvan]

Which block of jf17 will fly ...block 1 or 2?

This time it's BLOCK II

 

[Mughal-Prince]

Anyone visiting Dubai Air-show tomorrow?

WTF tomorrow ?? Means today!!
Cant someone told us a little earlier [emoji34]

 

[lutfishah]

This guy standing close to our bird in Dubai air show

 

[messiach]

We'll talk next weekend.

SEAD and BVR capabilities are closely linked.

Future SE wars will not be indo-Pk centric, they will be vastly extensive. Indians are no more the only enemy@hand. Our capabilities should then be geared for the uncertain future & not just india centric. Modern radars frequencies have moved down to UHF/VHF/very selective UWB - 2.5-30GHz can easily detect low RCS @ a distance of 1000km~500nM with coupled SAMs with ranges of 500km+ likes of 40N6~7 S-400, presence of RF, datalink passive radars, the near-future is geared for an EWF~SEAD scenarios. NATO SEAD posture is very robust with >50% coverage from USAF~Raytheon ATk-AGM series 88E/F ARM by wild weasel F16c/d and some activity from UK tornado-EDR and MBDA potential conversion of meteor to an ARM status . With this kind of a potential adversarial posture, BVR capacity becomes a title only. For it to be an alive threat, SEAD and cognitive-EW with RR capacity is of central significance. In an event of a war which is not going to be only-india-centric, the side with a very aggressive posture with suppression of enemy SEAD capacity at the very beginning, elimination of EW assetts (air-land-sea based), enforcing their SEAD/EW capacity over contested territory will rule the sky and the war over SE asia. Under such a scenario, BVR engagement becomes a real and persistent threat with no panacia for enemy.

That's where we are heading.

 

[Avicenna]

SEAD and BVR capabilities are closely linked.

Future SE wars will not be indo-Pk centric, they will be vastly extensive. Indians are no more the only enemy@hand. Our capabilities should then be geared for the uncertain future & not just india centric. Modern radars frequencies have moved down to UHF/VHF/very selective UWB - 2.5-30GHz can easily detect low RCS @ a distance of 1000km~500nM with coupled SAMs with ranges of 500km+ likes of 40N6~7 S-400, presence of RF, datalink passive radars, the near-future is geared for an EWF~SEAD scenarios. NATO SEAD posture is very robust with >50% coverage from USAF~Raytheon ATk-AGM series 88E/F ARM by wild weasel F16c/d and some activity from UK tornado-EDR and MBDA potential conversion of meteor to an ARM status . With this kind of a potential adversarial posture, BVR capacity becomes a title only. For it to be an alive threat, SEAD and cognitive-EW with RR capacity is of central significance. In an event of a war which is not going to be only-india-centric, the side with a very aggressive posture with suppression of enemy SEAD capacity at the very beginning, elimination of EW assetts (air-land-sea based), enforcing their SEAD/EW capacity over contested territory will rule the sky and the war over SE asia. Under such a scenario, BVR engagement becomes a real and persistent threat with no panacia for enemy.

That's where we are heading.

Potentially grim reality unfortunately.

 

[messiach]

We are on the right track.

Potentially grim reality unfortunately.

 

[khanasifm]

 

[The Fist]

 

[khanasifm]

The seat looks more inclined than std 21/22 degrees?? Trying to mimic f-16??

 

[khanasifm]

Let’s see if any new jf buyers will be announced this time or still keep secrecy

 

[fatman17]

JF-17B Fierce Dragon/Thunder

This tandem-seat trainer version wasdeveloped at the request of Pakistani AF, which also pre-ordered the first prototype. JF-17B is believed to have been based on the JF-17Block II configuration with a IFR probe and an LED probe light installed on the starboard side of the forward fuselage. The aircraft features an enlarged and raised spine which creates additional space for flight instruments and fuel in order to compensate the space occupied by the rear cockpit. The aircraft also features a more swept vertical tail in order to reduce drag and to maintain the center of gravity. A new color LED landing light was installed above the front landing gear. A more powerful cockpit environmental control system has been installed as well to accommodate two pilots. More composite materials have been used in order to reduce the weight and to strengthen the structure. JF-17B is reportedly controlled by a new 3-axis digital FBW system replacing the old analog system. The aircraft is equipped with the same KLJ-7 PD fire-control radar and retain the same BVR as well as precision air-to-ground strike capabilities as JF-17 Block II. As the result JF-17B represents a very attractive option to foreign customers with limited budget and resources. Its length is 14.5m, height is 4.6m, TO weight is 9.4t, max external load is 4.6t. A model of the aircraft was first unveiled at the 2013 Paris Airshow by CATIC. The development started officially in 2014. The 01 prototype of JF-17B wasconstructed in December 2016 andconducted its first taxiing test on April 21, 2017. The JF-17B BC0001 prototype conducted its maiden flight on April 27, 2017.

- Last Updated 11/11/17

 

[fatman17]

Which block of jf17 will fly ...block 1 or 2?

Blockll