JF-17B Updates, News & Discussion

[MastanKhan]

That makes no sense. There needs to be a standard and Blk 3 is it going forward. May be others can suggest input.

Hi,

For Paf to have around 15 BLK B's now---means the design would have been frozen over a 1 1/2 to 2 years ago for the production run to begin---and as the BLK 2 equipment was fully integrated---that was the supposedly the best way to proceed.

 

[araz]

Over the next five years, let's first get the 50 ordered Block-3s. After that PAC can concentrate on upgrading all Block-1s and Block-2s to the Block-3 standard where possible.

Won't happen and more importantly cannot happen due to structural changes required. This was always indicated right from the word go in articles dated back to 2010-15 by PAF high ups in international magazines. At best you might have a change of an air cooled AESA later on in the decade but it wont change block 2s into 3s.
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[YeBeWarned]

No they wont. JF17Bs are ALL Block IIs...

If PAF end up picking the portable AESA presented by China , than it will be plug and play , with a additional pods you will be seeing a pretty much Standard Dual Seat Block 3 . But Again don't take my word , a senior member can answer it better

 

[denel]

Hi,

For Paf to have around 15 BLK B's now---means the design would have been frozen over a 1 1/2 to 2 years ago for the production run to begin---and as the BLK 2 equipment was fully integrated---that was the supposedly the best way to proceed.

Actually, it is a matter of splitting hairs. In my opinion B is actually Blk 3 already by virtue of 3 axis fly by wire; that alone differentiates 1,2 from B+3. True HUD may not be there but the core base for the aircraft is the same. The rest can be plug and played later.

 

[JohnWick]

What is the benefits of dual seater,its only useful on CAS/strike missions somehow

Ever heard a word Growler?

 

[denel]

No they wont. JF17Bs are ALL Block IIs...

see my later reply on basis why they are actually Blk 3.

 

[Windjammer]

 

[StormBreaker]

Inducted or no ? Or just flights in PAF Primer ?

 

[khanasifm]

Inducted or no ? Or just flights in PAF Primer ?

Expecting a new sqn in feb/March time ??

Formal induction /conversion of number xx sqn ??

 

[StormBreaker]

Expecting a new sqn in feb/March time ??

Formal induction /conversion of number xx sqn ??

Most probably OCU but given the way the numbers of bravo, they will be distributed among squadrons, quite confusing atm.

 

[nomi007]

Jf-17B with Leonardo M346 will provide the excellent training platforms for 5th gen aircrafts

 

[khanasifm]

Jf cost far less to paf than any other western LIFT type and almost same for L-15
15/16 million a pop let see what is the decision

Mashaq to k8 to jf b or

Mashaq to k8 to new type to jf b

 

[jupiter2007]

Jf-17B with Leonardo M346 will provide the excellent training platforms for 5th gen aircrafts

it will cost probably more than L-15 and will not have same upgraded options. L-15B supposed to be a multi function attacker fighter and trainer with 360° MAWS, engine with afterburner, PESA radar, ARINC 429 Bus and 11 hardpoints and can be armed with PL-12 missiles.

 

[Tempest II]

 

[khanasifm]

Not sure when will they start B model rides for foreign high level visitors


Not sure what the blue patch states ???