Pakistan will launch a two-seater version of JF-17 - Induction of JF-17B in 2017

[ziaulislam]

Undergoing F&SeT.

stands for?

 

[shjliu]

No pic has surfaced so far

I want to see the picture, I bet it will be stunning .

 

[khanasifm]

If pac and catac announce start of dual seat assembly Last April I am sure they will announce first flight

 

[Michael Corleone]

Russian media: Pakistan will launch a two-seater version of the JF B or with French engine
Source: World Wide Web Editor: Lin 2015-03-02 View count: 3

Two-seater version of the JF-17 computer users drawn renderings
俄媒：中巴将推出双座版枭龙B 或配法国发动机
俄媒：中巴将推出双座版枭龙B 或配法国发动机-中新网
According to the Russian military industrial complex March 2 News reported that China and Pakistan will jointly launch a two-seat version of the light supersonic fighter aircraft JF-17B / FC-1B at this year's International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Paris, France, this type of aircraft may be equipped France M88-2 engine modifications.



It is reported that, as early as three years ago in the joint development of Pakistan reported that the "Fierce Dragon" fighter of the two-seater version. The French version of the aircraft may be equipped appropriately reduced weight (900 kg) of the M88-2 engine modifications, the prototype M88 twin engine combination is the French "Rafale" fighter standard powerplant.



The new variant M88-2 engine without afterburner thrust 4970 kg, 7650 kg afterburning thrust, the main effect is technical maintenance. But some experts worry that the next, without investing heavily modified aircraft structures, and has a second case of cabin crew, M88-2 engine can integrate into the "Fierce Dragon -B" fighter dubious.



Unofficial sources, the two-seater version of "Fierce Dragon -B" range of 800 km (1200 km range single-seat version), you also need to approximately 1000 km. Another reported that, FC-1B will be equipped with air refueling probe

Pakistani-Chinese consortium will present at the 50th International Aerospace Exhibition in Paris (France) Double light supersonic fighter version of the JF-17B / FC-1B, reports aereo.jor.br 27th of February.
Двухместный вариант JF-17 может быть оснащен французским ТРДДФ М88-2 - ВПК.name
Reports on the development coupe version of the aircraft appeared three years ago. This option can be equipped with a lightweight weight (900 kg), a modification of the French M88-2 turbofans (bottom photo). The original version of the M88 in the package is a Double Motor powerplant fighter Rafale.

M88-2 turbofans (France)

Thrust without afterburner M88-2 4970 kg, 7650 kg on the afterburner, the main effect of the setting of this engine is to simplify maintenance.However, there are doubts that M88-2 can be integrated into the JF-17 without costly modifications of the aircraft structure, besides having a second cabin for the crew.

Unofficial sources claim that the range of two-seater will be 800 km (Single - 1200 km), it is necessary to achieve the parameter of about 1000 km. It is reported that FC-1B will be equipped with a barbell to refuel in the air.

did the dimension change? i never expected it to come tbh. the engine size has been reduced for sure yeah?
how about drag? did drag increase ?

 

[Muhammad Omar]

No pic has surfaced so far

Just for the Idea

 

[The Eagle]

Undergoing F&SeT.

You mean the flight Testing Ma'am?...... I merely guessed for the said March/April time frame.... Your words please...

 

[messiach]

Fatigue & Static eval.

You mean the flight Testing Ma'am?...... I merely guessed for the said March/April time frame.... Your words please...

 

[Cool_Soldier]

It was expected last year December but was postponed.
It looks new version might be appeared by 23rd March 2017.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

This looks quite nice I must say ... very nice
The proportions of cockpit / pilot vs the dynamics of the plane all match up very nicely

Better then many of the older models (conceptual) design

I am glad the JF17 maintains its lovely shape

Here is one of older models

 

[WarFariX]

@Windjammer @Areesh @Spring Onion @Oscar @fatman17 @MastanKhan is it still confirmed that jf17b will be using snecma M-88-3????

 

[The Eagle]

Fatigue & Static eval.

Thanks for the same....

Pardon me for asking more & more but curious to know about Engine....... Any evidence or development w.r.t. possibility of RD-93MA (Russian) for upcoming birds or WS-13(Chinese) engine has matured enough to power up the bird sooner or later? As we reportedly know that FC-31 used WS-13E for its V2.0 First flight.

 

[WarFariX]

Thanks for the same....

Pardon me for asking more & more but curious to know about Engine....... Any evidence or development w.r.t. possibility of RD-93MA (Russian) for upcoming birds or WS-13(Chinese) engine has matured enough to power up the bird sooner or later? As we reportedly know that FC-31 used WS-13E for its V2.0 First flight.

engine is almost ready..having some very minor issues...nothing more to say from my side now

 

[Hassan Guy]

Thanks for the same....

Pardon me for asking more & more but curious to know about Engine....... Any evidence or development w.r.t. possibility of RD-93MA (Russian) for upcoming birds or WS-13(Chinese) engine has matured enough to power up the bird sooner or later? As we reportedly know that FC-31 used WS-13E for its V2.0 First flight.

If WS-13 is on the table that would be huge.

We could jointly produce them under the JF-17 programme.

 

[The Eagle]

If WS-13 is on the table that would be huge.

We could jointly produce them under the JF-17 programme.

Speaking of Engine, just refreshed my memory from 2012 or around when J-20 was progressing and I read it in the lines hence, trying to connect the dots as as much as possible. There are many reports w.r.t. new engine for JFT as RD-93MA was discussed a lot then we read about possible WS-10 or WS-13 but seeing the WS-13E powering FC-31, had an idea that may be engine is near finalizing and can be a possible contender for our JF-17s program but who knows. Saying that Pakistan was going to have an overhaul factory of Russian engine possibly so one can assume about RD-93MA as future engine for JF-17 but nothing credible yet in this regard. Waiting for the reply from @messiach that may shed some light as an attempt from my side to lighten up things as it has been very silent since many days.

 

[Maxpane]

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