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Hi Can you please also share if the production JF17 B will be same as per flight tested one or we can see some tweeks3 JF17B are under construction at CAC, Chengdu with 2 to be delivered to the PAF and the 3rd example for further testing and evaluation at CAC.
3 JF17B are under construction at CAC, Chengdu with 2 to be delivered to the PAF and the 3rd example for further testing and evaluation at CAC.
The only difference is the slanted tail fin and the 2nd seat. The engine is the same, slight difference in payload bcuz of the 2nd seat. JF17B will be used as LIFT in the PAF, Whether it's going to be armed or unarmed we have to wait. Remember a few FT7P in PAF service were unarmed, as they didn't have the built in cannon.Sir can you please share the specs for JF17B? Things like payload, combat radius, max speed, engine being used etc.
The PAF was complaining that all of today's LIFT options were overkill in features and capabilities...and it's right.Per Alan warren based on his recent visit and discussion with paf chief jf will not be LIFT
looks like k8 is LIFT for now
The PAF was complaining that all of today's LIFT options were overkill in features and capabilities...and it's right.
Of the options available, not a single one is a pure low-cost trainer, but rather light fighters with stripped-down sub-systems. As a result, the PAF found that the operating costs of some of these LIFT was close, if not higher, than that of the JF-17 and F-16.
Alan Warnes said the PAF will use FT-7P in the LIFT role for the time being.
Theory: I believe the PAF would ultimately prefer a modern, but simple and low-cost platform for LIFT. It is waiting for the Turkish Freedom Trainer.
Sierra Nevada Corp's is partnering with Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) to develop the Freedom Trainer, which they say is ... "a purely a fly-by-wire trainer, seeming to leave little design margin for secondary light-attack or aggressor roles. Instead, the aircraft digitally replicates radar intercepts, precision-guided munition drops and the use of targeting pods." It'll be powered by two FJ44-4M turbofans, a low-cost simple non-ITAR engine.
http://aviationweek.com/defense/sierra-nevada-corp-tai-team-offer-freedom-trainer-t-x
If not LIFT, then OCU and for export customers esp in the 3rd world. It will help with sales orders.Sir, then what is the purpose of JF-17B?
If not LIFT, then OCU and for export customers esp in the 3rd world. It will help with sales orders.
Let the B evolve, it's too early to say what's gonna happen. 2 examples are being sent to Kamra for a reason.If it gets RD-93 MA with higher thrust, the payload should go up correspondingly. With better payload and power it could serve roles of wild weasel, strike, and even mini-command control from where wing commanders can see over the battle, especially inside enemy territory. The platform has a lot of potential in it. Even for third party customers, a 25+ million dollar jet should provide much more than LIFT or OCU.
when are they coming to Kamra?Let the B evolve, it's too early to say what's gonna happen. 2 examples are being sent to Kamra for a reason.
You need a very tight sleep in urgent.Need to invite a couple of MKIs for tea and blast them out of the sky to show Nigerians who is boss.
CONSTRUCTION ??3 JF17B are under construction at CAC, Chengdu with 2 to be delivered to the PAF and the 3rd example for further testing and evaluation at CAC.
Like the others, the JF-17B is also overkill for what the PAF envisions as a LIFT. For now, only the SNC-TAI Freedom Trainer matches the PAF's vision.If it gets RD-93 MA with higher thrust, the payload should go up correspondingly. With better payload and power it could serve roles of wild weasel, strike, and even mini-command control from where wing commanders can see over the battle, especially inside enemy territory. The platform has a lot of potential in it. Even for third party customers, a 25+ million dollar jet should provide much more than LIFT or OCU.