New Load Out On JF-17 Thunder

[Deino]

So 8 external hardpoints, not including the droptank?

Hold one, are we saying, 9 hard points in total. 6 under the wings and 3 under the belly ?

I think "only" 7, since not both intakes have a hardpoint AFAIK.

 

[One_Nation]

This bird is now transforming into a Hunter / Killer & Destroyer.
In case some of you missed out. Apart from four SD-10s two PL-5s, ECM Pod and the drop tank, the Thunder is also carrying a pair of REK SOW.
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Here is a video of SOW for those like me who have read this name the first time. It looks like a freefall bomb with gliding function.

 

[WarKa DaNG]

This load out is impractical to say the least as this makes the jf17 a point defence ac at best.
So it to be a practical fighter with time on station it needs two drop tanks on the inner most pylons.

Thats where your aerial refuelers comes in

 

[Trango Towers]

This bird is now transforming into a Hunter / Killer & Destroyer.
In case some of you missed out. Apart from four SD-10s two PL-5s, ECM Pod and the drop tank, the Thunder is also carrying a pair of REK SOW.
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Any idea on any research being done to to change wings to increase wing loading etc? Or is block 3 the end of the line for jf17

 

[Windjammer]

Any idea on any research being done to to change wings to increase wing loading etc? Or is block 3 the end of the line for jf17

Wing roots have already been strengthened. Thus enabling the JFT to carry a Mk84 under each wing.

 

[Corax]

Any idea on any research being done to to change wings to increase wing loading etc? Or is block 3 the end of the line for jf17

The wings were actually strengthened by CAC at the request of the PAF before full production commenced. You can actually see a strengthening element added to the topside of the wing root fairing next to the fuselage.

 

[Corax]

I think "only" 7, since not both intakes have a hardpoint AFAIK.

There's 8 hardpoints on the Block 3, 6 on the wing, 1 centreline fuselage, and 1 pod hardpoint. Using dual racks on the wings can take it to 10 effectively.

 

[Deino]

Hold one, are we saying, 9 hard points in total. 6 under the wings and 3 under the belly ?

There's 8 hardpoints on the Block 3, 6 on the wing, 1 centreline fuselage, and 1 pod hardpoint. Using dual racks on the wings can take it to 10 effectively.

Oh well indeed ! I forgot the centerline station ...

 

[Falcon34]

Here is a video of SOW for those like me who have read this name the first time. It looks like a freefall bomb with gliding function.

It looks like it has a booster attached to it like h4, if look at the pic clearly.

 

[FuturePAF]

Center HP has drop tank.

Centerline could be for a drop tank for a long range PGM. I hope they put the self protection jammer where currently the parachute is housed so the centerline station can remain flexible

 

[FuturePAF]

The wings were actually strengthened by CAC at the request of the PAF before full production commenced. You can actually see a strengthening element added to the topside of the wing root fairing next to the fuselage.

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Have the wingtips also been strengthened. Alongside carrying a missile, if a pod can be placed there to also carry a towed decoy it could be very useful.

 

[Corax]

Have the wingtips also been strengthened. Alongside carrying a missile, if a pod can be placed there to also carry a towed decoy it could be very useful.

I don't know, but it would be difficult given the relatively smaller wing compared with the Typhoon or Flanker series where this is more readily possible. However, I think the internal ECM and EW capabilities are significantly better in the Block 3 version previous models.

 

[Trailer23]

Pakistan’s JF-17 Block-3 Fighter Surfaces With ‘Deadly’ Upgrades; German Expert Compares With India’s LCA Tejas

@Deino - Getting an invite from PAC?

 

[MastanKhan]

Have the wingtips also been strengthened. Alongside carrying a missile, if a pod can be placed there to also carry a towed decoy it could be very useful.

Hi,

Yeah---maybe it should carry a 737 on its wingtips---.

 

[Deino]

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Pakistan’s JF-17 Block-3 Fighter Surfaces With ‘Deadly’ Upgrades; German Expert Compares With India’s LCA Tejas

@Deino - Getting an invite from PAC?

Really funny indeed. I thought I was only speaking free on my mind but not as an interview!

But surely I won't mind.