JF-17B Updates, News & Discussion

[Trango Towers]

Production models still have exposed hinges.

Does it matter other than aesthetics?
Clearly it has very little impact on the aerodynic performance of the aircraft else they would have changed it.

 

[FOOLS_NIGHTMARE]

JF-17B (Bravo) & J-10C with Dual ejector racks.

 

[Corax]

Does it matter other than aesthetics?
Clearly it has very little impact on the aerodynic performance of the aircraft else they would have changed it.

It will impact RCS to some degree, but it also shows a mindset of cutting corners and lack of foresight. For example, the B model is based on the Block 2 standard, when it could have easily been based on the Block 3 spec. The PAF claim they intend to use it in a combat role, but it's already hampered by the lack of the updated IR-based MAWS, the absence of a dedicated LDP hardpoint on the starboard intake, and the lack of AESA radar. Instead, the B model is mostly relegated to training with limited capability in terms of multi-role combat missions. Yes, it could be updated in the future, but that's not likely to occur for at least a decade.

 

[MastanKhan]

It will impact RCS to some degree, but it also shows a mindset of cutting corners and lack of foresight. For example, the B model is based on the Block 2 standard, when it could have easily been based on the Block 3 spec. The PAF claim they intend to use it in a combat role, but it's already hampered by the lack of the updated IR-based MAWS, the absence of a dedicated LDP hardpoint on the starboard intake, and the lack of AESA radar. Instead, the B model is mostly relegated to training with limited capability in terms of multi-role combat missions. Yes, it could be updated in the future, but that's not likely to occur for at least a decade.

Hi,

It will have no effect on RCS.

The BLK 2 B had to be readied for foreign sales test rides---.

BLK 3 specs are a " special " aircraft specs and this won't be available to everyone one from the gitgo--. So no reason to display BLK3 specs to everyone interested in buying the JF17.

 

[ghazi52]

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1595027208409681923

 

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[Dazzler]

It will impact RCS to some degree, but it also shows a mindset of cutting corners and lack of foresight. For example, the B model is based on the Block 2 standard, when it could have easily been based on the Block 3 spec. The PAF claim they intend to use it in a combat role, but it's already hampered by the lack of the updated IR-based MAWS, the absence of a dedicated LDP hardpoint on the starboard intake, and the lack of AESA radar. Instead, the B model is mostly relegated to training with limited capability in terms of multi-role combat missions. Yes, it could be updated in the future, but that's not likely to occur for at least a decade.

B is a mix of blk 2 and 3 standards. It has three axis fbl, hard points can mount pl10 and 15, and can swap an aesa instead of mechanical klj7 readily.

 

[Corax]

B is a mix of blk 2 and 3 standards. It has three axis fbl, hard points can mount pl10 and 15, and can swap an aesa instead of mechanical klj7 readily.

But no dedicated LDP hardpoint and it still uses the previous UV based MAWS rather than new IR based MAWS and ECM suite.

 

[MastanKhan]

But no dedicated LDP hardpoint and it still uses the previous UV based MAWS rather than new IR based MAWS and ECM suite.

Hi,

Do all aircraft in the US inventory have those items---or maybe all aircraft in any other air force have all those items---.

 

[MastanKhan]

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Hi,

If anyone of you has the email for that guy who recently commented in an article that this aircraft is gd for local insurgency use---please email him these pictures.

 

[MastanKhan]

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Hi,

Can someone send that imbecile Timothy Heath---the " so called " china expert these pictures of the JF17 weaponry.

What a 'duffer' this self acclaimed defence analyst is---.

 

[Corax]

Hi,

Do all aircraft in the US inventory have those items---or maybe all aircraft in any other air force have all those items---.

The vast majority of twin seat USAF F-15s and F-16 do actually.

 

[MastanKhan]

The vast majority of twin seat USAF F-15s and F-16 do actually.

Hi,

Okay---so you answered your question yourself---.

 

[Corax]

Hi,

Okay---so you answered your question yourself---.

Yes, my point still stands valid, the JF-17B is less capable in a combat role than the vast majority of USAF twin seat versions of F-15s and F-16s.

 

[MastanKhan]

Yes, my point still stands valid, the JF-17B is less capable in a combat role than the vast majority of USAF twin seat versions of F-15s and F-16s.

Hi,

Not as simple as that---.