JF-17 Thunder Multirole Fighter [Thread 7]

[krash]

Hi,

That aircraft is just a model and not reflective of whatever is gizmo on top of the tail.

That model was an official mock up presented at the Paris Airshow by PAC and AVIC. Although not definitive, it is still a close approximation of where the JF-17B is heading. Besides, the height of the fuselage from the ground really can't be lowered any further.

ps: The tail housing contains the missile air warning sensors (MAWS), a navigational light, an Ultra High Frequency (UHF) communication antenna and two electrostatic energy dispensers.

 

[Windjammer]

 

[Thorough Pro]

I think by now we should have enough IFR less block2 Thunders to stand 4th (not counting CCS) fighter squadron. @Windjammer Bro, any news in this regard when and which squadron?

 

[khanasifm]

So far only f7p sqn left are 14th and 18th (OCU). 20 Sqn is F7pg OCU , most probably its 14 (guess) unless Jordanian or other F16s are slotted to be given back to 14

150 , app 20 x7 = 140 plus CCS app 10 a/c eq 150 or 8 sqn

AFM PAF ACM

Total req so far but may go up if f7pg are taken into consideration, most Mirage (I guess) all except No25, No27 ROSE II/III

 

[Tempest II]

http://www.pac.org.pk/news
Change of command ceremony, AMF PAC Kamra

13th July, 2016 - Air Commodore Abdul Hayee, SI(M) handed over the command of Aircraft Manufacturing Factory, PAC Kamra to Air Vice Marshal Nadeem Tariq SI(M) on 13 July, 2016.

Number 20, block II about 4 weeks ago!

http://goo.gl/25Om2D

15 radars will imply about the same planes produced for the year:

Line up

 

[Rafael]

Windy what would be the combat range of JFT in this configuration? Can it patrol the seas for say 45 minutes?

 

[Windjammer]

Windy what would be the combat range of JFT in this configuration? Can it patrol the seas for say 45 minutes?

With an operational range of around 750 miles, a safe sortie of 45 minutes would be possible and with IFR feature installed, should address any such shortcomings.

 

[Windjammer]

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@8888#####*****, the #PAF seems determined to equip the JF-17 Thunder with the Turkish targeting pod- ASELPOD



1:17 pm - 12 Aug 2016

 

[JamD]

Can anyone identify what pod (if it is a pod) is on the centerline hardpoint? @Quwa @Windjammer @Oscar

 

[Quwa]

View attachment 325733

Can anyone identify what pod (if it is a pod) is on the centerline hardpoint? @Quwa @Windjammer @Oscar

EW/ECM pod?

 

[Blue Marlin]

EW/ECM pod?

my thoughts too. i know it looks nothing like a targeting pod. but whats interesting is the slightly high preasure on the side of the pod 2/3 down the pod which seems to be an intake for power generation

 

[JamD]

EW/ECM pod?

Which one though? Looks weird and tall. Doesn't look like the KG300.

 

[Hell hound]

EW/ECM pod?

kg 300 or kg 600

 

[Bratva]

View attachment 325733

Can anyone identify what pod (if it is a pod) is on the centerline hardpoint? @Quwa @Windjammer @Oscar

Look at the KG600 attached with intake hardpoint

 

[JamD]

I want to say KG600 but I can't find any good picture of it other than the one you've posted. Doesn't look like the KG300, which is what JF-17 was shown with.