Chak Bamu
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JF-17 2:26:42 - 2:27:07, 25 sec 14.4 deg/s
F-16 2:32:57 - 2:33:24, 27 sec 13.33 deg/s
Yesterday I noted that JF-17 completed 1 turn (360 degrees) from 26:42.5 to 27:05.5 = 23 seconds. F-16 completed 1.5 turns (approximately 540 degrees, can't be certain) from 32:57 to 33:25 = 28 (29?) seconds. I saw the footage again twice today and I can confidently say that both my estimates are correct. The comparison is as expected, but I must note that JF-17 was probably not pulling its max Gs. F-16 was turning appreciably faster (18.9 deg / sec) than JF-17 (15.6 deg / sec).
Quality of fuel could be a factor. Engine tweaking and settings could also make it seem so. Its not that there was no smoke at all. As someone else on another thread has observed (& I agree), taking such a risk on a sensitive day with a new engine is not called for and the probability is quite low.
Do notice that the climb right after low speed high-alpha pass was nothing to be proud of. In veiw of this, a 'new' engine is probably not a great thing. I would rather wait for some proof and hope for a much more powerful new engine.