JF-17B Updates, News & Discussion

[Trango Towers]

which engine jf=17b is using

Another person questioning the engine yet again and not one person giving a reason why they want to change it

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Looks a but like the Tornado

 

[Windjammer]

 

[khanasifm]

Looks like 2 B model and this years 14 A model are the target 16 Ac to be handed over to paf from 2017 allocation /budget

 

[CriticalThought]

Is that a bulge in the side?

 

[Zarvan]

For the first time, a Pakistani pilot took part in a test flight of new JF-17B dual-seater multi-role fighter jet.

A dual-seat variant of the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet co-developed by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and China is currently entering the testing phase and this is the first time when Pakistani pilot takes part in flight.

Production of the first JF-17B was initiated by Pakistan and China during a joint ceremony at Chengdu Aerospace Corporation last year.

More: JF-17 fighter jet of Pakistan Air Force shoots down Iran-made spy drone

The JF-17B features structural and flight control improvements, compared to the single seat JF-17 fighter.The JF-17B is slated to boost the operational and training capabilities of the PAF.

More: New dual-seat variant of the JF-17 fighter jet makes maiden flight

According to AVIC, the 14.26 m long JF-17B has an increased wingspan of 9.465 m compared to the single seat version’s 8.5 m wingspan, and a reduced height of 4.598 m.

http://defence-blog.com/aviation/ph...art-in-test-flight-of-new-jf-17b-fighter.html

 

[nang2]

that's what cooperation is all about.

 

[MultaniGuy]

Wow, impressive. It is good to be friends with China. That is why China is immensely popular in Pakistan.

 

[Ahmet Pasha]

It seems to have more height and a more aggressive stance.

 

[Sully3]

 

[alimobin memon]

According to AVIC, the 14.26 m long JF-17B has an increased wingspan of 9.465 m compared to the single seat version’s 8.5 m wingspan, and a reduced height of 4.598 m.

http://defence-blog.com/aviation/ph...art-in-test-flight-of-new-jf-17b-fighter.html

Does this also mean more room for hardpoints

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Nice to see JF18 fly

 

[Maxpane]

beauty

 

[Clutch]

Those hideous door hinges for the canopy have to go!

Irrespective if my rant is just about esthetics only... however... a well designed machined is also esthetically appealing otherwise it points to poor engineering.

Just my 2 cents...

 

[sparten]

Yeah it’s a new plane in most ways.

 

[Trango Towers]

even the Indians will admit we have left them behind. what a beauty