Hi
Should we expect retractable IFR probe for block 3?
Just to reduce the RCS and avoid any hindrance in sight?
No its going to be a fixed bolt on one. Removable on the ground, to be installed when needed according to mission.
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Hi
Should we expect retractable IFR probe for block 3?
Just to reduce the RCS and avoid any hindrance in sight?
Jf 17 thunder block 3 might not be 4.5+ Gen but capability gaps will be covered by advance weapons from China and South Africa....especially the a-darter missile...JF-17 Thunder is a such a success story worth appreciation. It is such a delight that PAF is already working on block-3 and these upgrades it will be truly a 4.5+ generation aircraft produced by Pakistan which can be exported, upgraded and produced as we want.
That is in those stages for about 10 years now.A...C started work on Indigenous missile(A2A) but it is in very early stage.
That is in those stages for about 10 years now.
No.They just started and they are very slow and for this speed i hate them.That is in those stages for about 10 years now.
This is a key point. It may not matter much to the PAF specifically because China has a vested interest in wanting Pakistan to be a problem for India, but in terms of export, it can be a problem (as stated by @MastanKhan).The issue with A-darter vs PL-10 is more than just which has better specs. One should not preclude the other. The major issue for Pakistan is diversification of suppliers and for its own use but also for foreign sales. If PAF can match western electronics with A-darter and Marlin LRAAM, then you have a potentially attractive option for mid-tier countries like in the Gulf/Jordan or South American and Nigeria.
Jf 17 thunder block 3 might not be 4.5+ Gen but capability gaps will be covered by advance weapons from China and South Africa....especially the a-darter missile...
This is a key point. It may not matter much to the PAF specifically because China has a vested interest in wanting Pakistan to be a problem for India, but in terms of export, it can be a problem (as stated by @MastanKhan).
We might be able to get a good AESA radar and ECM/EW kit from China for JF-17 Block-III, but that not be available for export, especially to the likes of Morocco, which is close to the West. In this case, we'd need to talk to Finmeccanica, Denel Dynamics, Aselsan, BAE Systems, etc. Who knows, in some very specific cases (as evidenced by the adoption of an Indra RWR and possibly full ECM kit), we could get a really capable specific good from the West for ourselves.
While South African programs generally suffer from being half-baked (lack of funding and urgency), the A-Darter is complete and it is ready (as is the Umbani in its laser and INS/GPS format). In fact, UAE might have footed the bill for the IIR version of Umbani given that Tawazun Dynamics is marketing it too.
Dear i wont go into details but just to let you know, again, the program for a AAM have been running for almost a decade and there is NOTHING coming out of it so far. You may stick to whatever you believe to be true, what i am telling is based on personal information.No.They just started and they are very slow and for this speed i hate them.
PL10 will be a massive gain for the PAF. incorporating most of the modern AAM capabilities and equipped with excellent multi mode seekers, this will be a real threat to enemy aircraft. The range is also pretty decent (much better then A Darter)My guess is China is funneling tech through Pakistan A-Darter and PL-10 look remarkably similar.
PAF will probably acquire PL-10 once it enters production. Makes sense why PAF didnt acquire PL-9 for F-7PGs and JF-17, sticking to PL-5E till the 5th gen PL-10 becomes available.
Very Very Slow progressDear i wont go into details but just to let you know, again, the program for a AAM have been running for almost a decade and there is NOTHING coming out of it so far. You may stick to whatever you believe to be true, what i am telling is based on personal information.
If you insist on calling it "progress"Very Very Slow progress
The same one you tried to censor in your earlier post dear,Yes you are right. But said last time pak is working on a2a about a decade can u tell me which org was working,
A...C started work on Indigenous missile(A2A) but it is in very early stage.