JF-17B Updates, News & Discussion

[Haris Ali2140]

Via AhmAd IbrAhim Twitter.

 

[PakFactor]

Via AhmAd IbrAhim Twitter.

Love this picture, a raw look for a beast

 

[Haris Ali2140]

Can anyone compare it with BLK-2???

 

[GumNaam]

Via AhmAd IbrAhim Twitter.

JUST GORGEOUS! Lots of composite material on this bird. Having said that, do you guys think there is room for extending the wings to create more lift? Like by maybe a a foot on each side?

 

[LKJ86]

Via @航空工业成飞 from Weixin

 

[airomerix]

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those look like middle eastern visitors...

Who are they? Just a courtesy visit or prospective customers?

Visit of Maj Gen Hamad, Commander Qatari Air Force to PAC back in September 2019.

 

[Safriz]

JUST GORGEOUS! Lots of composite material on this bird. Having said that, do you guys think there is room for extending the wings to create more lift? Like by maybe a a foot on each side?

No.
That will need an entire new design I guess?

 

[PakFactor]

JUST GORGEOUS! Lots of composite material on this bird. Having said that, do you guys think there is room for extending the wings to create more lift? Like by maybe a a foot on each side?

If you look the construction quality improved the symmetry on both half's is very good.

No.
That will need an entire new design I guess?

I doubt it'll be a total redesign, probably some adjustments here and their but should be possible.

 

[airomerix]

If you look the construction quality improved the symmetry on both half's is very good.



I doubt it'll be a total redesign, probably some adjustments here and there but should be possible.

An inch of wingspan change will totally change the center of gravity, handling characteristics, weight distribution etc. This means everything from weapons integration and testing to airframe g limits will have to be reassessed. Nothing short of a designing and certifying a new aircraft.

These jets fly at speeds exceeding Mach 1. A closed side mirror of your everyday family car makes it highly unstable at speeds over 200 kph, think about these huge pieces of metal and their requirements to remain calm, stable at 1000 mph. Not a walk in the park.

 

[Haris Ali2140]

An inch of wingspan change will totally change the center of gravity, handling characteristics, weight distribution etc. This means everything from weapons integration and testing to airframe g limits will have to be reassessed. Nothing short of a designing and certifying a new aircraft.

These jets fly at speeds exceeding Mach 1. A closed side mirror of your everyday family car makes it highly unstable at speeds over 200 kph, think about these huge pieces of metal and their requirements to remain calm, stable at 1000 mph. Not a walk in the park.

Can you tell what percentage of composites are used in B and BLK-3???

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

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Via @航空工业成飞 from Weixin

What is the serial number printed on that Bravo, 0004?

 

[Deino]

What is the serial number printed on that Bravo, 0004?

IMO looks like the no. 0002

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

IMO looks like the no. 0002

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Thanks.

 

[khanasifm]

Both B model and block 3 carry more internal fuel compared to previous versions per recent tv program special and web based news

In comparison to previous JF-17 variants, the JF-17B is a twin-seat aircraft and features a deeper dorsal spine and added fuel capacity.

per other sources wingspan also increased by ~ 1 meter which is listed on Chinese site

 

[Deino]

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per other sources wingspan also increased by ~ 1 meter which is listed on Chinese site

Not again this old story ... they are the same.