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I think we should keep the things to Blk-3. After that thought should be given to FC-31 kind of platform with either double engine option or a single engine more powerful option. In 5-10 years time frame hopefully chinese engine tech would have improved much more and they would be producing reliable engines.
Instead of wasting resources, time & money on Blk 4, start thinking about a new platform like FC-31s.
Can the JF-17 block 1 be upgraded into a block 3 @OverLoad
Thank you. I hope you were not proposing an enlarged JFT. I think what you have suggested is achievable within the confines of the current size. We have talked in the past about moving the rear wheels on to the wings and utilize the space for additional fuel. I am not sure whether there is a need to have 11 hardpoints although 3 more are imminently doable with the chin inlet one being designated for a SAR/other POD. China to the best of my knowledge has not demonstrated the skills to manufacture/install CFTs. I honestly dont know whether the PAF will adopt the idea or not. Thenew and more powerful engine and EW suite is probably going to happen on bl. 3 along with an AESA Radar.In the near term? Change in radar, increase in the number of compatible weapon systems, small things. In the long term? We may see some major air frame changes, similar to what happened to the F-16; From conformable fuel tanks, to better material used to build the air frame, we may even see a more powerful engine (which has been heavily hinted at for block IV).
hmmmmm.....understood.....!!!!!By moving the landing gears to wings you get surplus space in internal fuselage to house bigger internal fuel tank.
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Oh, don't worry. I actively avoid fanboying and wishlisting to any degree.Thank you. I hope you were not proposing an enlarged JFT. I think what you have suggested is achievable within the confines of the current size. We have talked in the past about moving the rear wheels on to the wings and utilize the space for additional fuel. I am not sure whether there is a need to have 11 hardpoints although 3 more are imminently doable with the chin inlet one being designated for a SAR/other POD. China to the best of my knowledge has not demonstrated the skills to manufacture/install CFTs. I honestly dont know whether the PAF will adopt the idea or not. Thenew and more powerful engine and EW suite is probably going to happen on bl. 3 along with an AESA Radar.
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With all due respect meri jaan, We're all "fanboys" here. You wouldn't be here if you weren't. Don't like what you read? MOVE ON!Oh, don't worry. I actively avoid fanboying and wishlisting to any degree.
With all due respect meri jaan, We're all "fanboys" here. You wouldn't be here if you weren't. Don't like what you read? MOVE ON!
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YF-16 prototype was smaller than production model F-16Mitsubishi F2 is a bad example. Japan has a long and distinguished pedigree in the Aviation industry. During WW2 Zero fighter was as good as any other in the world. Even then it cost $120-million per plane in 2009 dollars.
While I agree that a larger JF-17 maybe useful because of increased bomb load. There is always limit to every design. JF-17 was designed as workhorse and it is best suited for that purpose.
Mitsubishi F2 is a bad example. Japan has a long and distinguished pedigree in the Aviation industry. During WW2 Zero fighter was as good as any other in the world. Even then it cost $120-million per plane in 2009 dollars.
While I agree that a larger JF-17 maybe useful because of increased bomb load. There is always limit to every design. JF-17 was designed as workhorse and it is best suited for that purpose.
In my humble opinion, Pakistan Air Force needs a more modern design such as J-20 or the J-31 in order to compete with the 272 SU Mk1 and 126 Rafaels of the IAF.
YF-16 prototype was smaller than production model F-16
"The YF-16 design was altered for the production F-16. The fuselage was lengthened by 10.6 in (0.269 m), a larger nose radome was fitted for the AN/APG-66 radar, wing area was increased from 280 sq ft (26 m2) to 300 sq ft (28 m2), the tailfin height was decreased, the ventral fins were enlarged, two more stores stations were added, and a single door replaced the original nosewheel double doors. The F-16's weight was increased by 25% over the YF-16 by these modifications."
Something on these lines on JF-17 would be nice to see.