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[aftab_s81]

Seems like JF-17B is late, by at least 6 months.

 

[fatman17]

Seems like JF-17B is late, by at least 6 months.

That's okay JFT program faced similar delays. Better late than never.

 

[WarFariX]

Its not late.. it was planned like this

 

[WarFariX]

No on time it was expected to take first flight this year and it would do it on 29th April soon further tests will take place and than mass production will start

you were not expected to say this here

 

[Zarvan]

you were not expected to say this here

This news is already on facebook taking rounds go check yourself

 

[Rocky rock]

 

[fatman17]

WWII MOAB 4,000 IB Bombs

 

[fatman17]

JF17 Formation Landings

 

[fatman17]

The latest rumor claimed that the JF-17B 01 prototype conducted its first taxiing test on April 21, 2017.
- Last Updated 4/2/17

 

[fatman17]

JF17B

 

[Army research]

 

[Chak Bamu]

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Well, I do not mind the looks. It just needs to do its job well. I am sure it shall do so splendidly.

 

[fatman17]

Dual-seat JF-17B fighter jet prototype takes to the sky

According to pictures released on social medias, the dual-seat variant of the JF-17 fighter jet, the JF-17B, have made its maiden flight on April 27. Scheduled to be inducted in the Pakistan Air Force this year, The JF-17B has been primarly designed to meet export users needs, which called for the type for in-flight evaluation and advanced training.

First JF-17B dual-seat fighter prototype performing its maiden flight on April 27
(Source: Internet)

Pakistan and China jointly launched the manufacturing of first prototype of JF-17B Dual Seat fighter jet in April 2016 at an induction ceremony held in Chengdu Aerospace Corporation (CAC) Chengdu, China.

According to analysts, this dual-seat variant would include a new three-axis fly-by-wire flight control system, an active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radar and a modified vertical stabilizer.

The single-engine multi-role fighter jet JF-17 Thunder was jointly developed by China and Pakistan. Its development began in 1999, and the maiden flight was conducted in 2003. The initial Block 1 JF-17s were received in 2007, with production of the upgraded Block 2 JF-17s started in 2013.

Pakistan Air Force officially inducted a fifth JF-17 squadron in Feb. 2017 with Block II fighter jets, which include in-flight refuelling capability, improved avionics, enhanced load carrying capacity, data link, and EW capabilities. As of Feb. 2017, the PAF would have more than 80 JF-17 fighter jets in service.

 

[fatman17]

 

[salman-1]

Any idea which engine is installed on it. Seems same Rd-93. If it's diff I can't identify. How about Rd-33mk any chance.