JF-17 Block-3 -- Updates, News & Discussion

[Windjammer]

Maws sensor yes it is block 3 but perfect pic ruined by big fat logo on top

I’m not entirely sure, but it looks like a new image of a Block 3 prototype.

(Image via @Oneninety from Weibo)

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The small fairing on the base of the tail and bigger missile launch rails on wingtips is a dead give away of Block-3.

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

Where TF is Block 3 ?

Tareekh pe Tareekh, Pagal banarahe hain ya Block 3 fiction hai ?

This is what was originally announced:

Year​	Block​	Type​	Qty​	Block​	Type​	Qty​
2019​	2​	Bravo​	8​	​	​	​
2020​	2​	Bravo​	14​	3​	Alpha​	2​
2021​	2​	Bravo​	4​	3​	Alpha​	12​
2022​	​	​	​	3​	Alpha​	12​
2023​	​	​	​	3​	Alpha​	12​
2024​	​	​	​	3​	Alpha​	12​

This has also happened:

Day​	Date​	Serial No.​	Block​	Type​	Status​
Tuesday​	15 September 2020​	17-241​	2​	Alpha​	Crashed​
Friday​	6 August 2021​	Unknown​	2​	Bravo​	Crashed​

Two JF-17 Thunders from Block-2 crashed within 2-years. Rushed production?

 

[Irfan Baloch]

I’m not entirely sure, but it looks like a new image of a Block 3 prototype.

(Image via @Oneninety from Weibo)

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I am not sure if there will be any significant physical differences to previous blocks.

 

[messiach]

Interesting. Completely changed profile. Any higher res images!!

I’m not entirely sure, but it looks like a new image of a Block 3 prototype.

(Image via @Oneninety from Weibo)

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[Ahmet Pasha]

Interesting. Completely changed profile. Any higher res images!!

Looks taller too or am I tripping.

 

[khanasifm]

Hati sir everyone just making up s878

 

[SD 10]

Interesting. Completely changed profile. Any higher res images!!

can you elaborate the point "Changed Profile"?

 

[Dazzler]

Nobody noticed the white smoke?

 

[RAMPAGE]

Completely changed profile.

Do explain.

 

[Dazzler]

Better version

 

[GumNaam]

Better version
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is it landing or taking off?

 

[Dazzler]

is it landing or taking off?

Position of flaps and idle throttle suggests it's landing.

 

[GumNaam]

Nobody noticed the white smoke?

if it's landing then the white smoke must be from the tires...maybe the nitrogen in the tires.

 

[iLION12345_1]

This is what was originally announced:

Year​	Block​	Type​	Qty​	Block​	Type​	Qty​
2019​	2​	Bravo​	8​	​	​	​
2020​	2​	Bravo​	14​	3​	Alpha​	2​
2021​	2​	Bravo​	4​	3​	Alpha​	12​
2022​	​	​	​	3​	Alpha​	12​
2023​	​	​	​	3​	Alpha​	12​
2024​	​	​	​	3​	Alpha​	12​

This has also happened:

Day​	Date​	Serial No.​	Block​	Type​	Status​
Tuesday​	15 September 2020​	17-241​	2​	Alpha​	Crashed​
Friday​	6 August 2021​	Unknown​	2​	Bravo​	Crashed​

Two JF-17 Thunders from Block-2 crashed within 2-years. Rushed production?

How are bird strikes related to production issues…?

 

[khanasifm]