JF-17 Thunder Multirole Fighter [Thread 7]

[The Eagle]

@The Eagle, if you don't have any issues with it I can upload the latest article from Air International here.

Be careful with copy rights. NO problem to upload the article with link to source or credits.

 

[ghazi52]

JF-17 Thunder (NAF-720) Nigerian Air force

 

[Air Wolf]

JF-17 Thunder (NAF-720) Nigerian Air force



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Amazing workmanship. Build quality has improved remarkably over the years.

 

[air marshal]

 

[araz]

JF-17 Thunder (NAF-720) Nigerian Air force



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Is it just me or there is a difference in the air frame of this and other frames? For instance what is going on with the area around the tail. Secondly the wing appears to be moving.
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[Irfan Baloch]

if there are no extra hardpoints I think jf17 with AESA will be handicapped.

how is that? please explain why
it has 7 hard points yes? which gives a big mix of weapons, fuel and avionics pods for A2A ad A2G roles BVR and short range missiles, guided bombs etc.
why you want the plane to carry extra weight when it might not get the chance to use any or all of its ordinance?
I would rather want its current weight the same with same external weight but more powerful engine to give it more thrust to weight , more agility and movement.

 

[khanasifm]

Internal fuel carrying capacity is 4,910lb or equivalent to 2,227.14 litters of fuel.

Total fuel carrying capacity is 1o,ooolb or equivalent to 4,535.92 litters of fuel with all 3 external fuel tanks

So B model lost about 200 lbs due to dual seat not bad , single seater total internal capacity block 1 and 2 was 5130 lbs or 2330 kg not sure about block 3

 

[GumNaam]

so...question about range...how much is the range of the Thunder with a no external fuel tanks, say 4 BVR AAMs under the wings, 2 WVR AAMs on wing tips and a KJ600 self protection jammer pod on the centerline. How much would the combat radius be if:

The Thunder does not air refuel after taking off with the said load.

The Thunder does air refuel after taking off with the said load.

 

[alimobin memon]

how is that? please explain why
it has 7 hard points yes? which gives a big mix of weapons, fuel and avionics pods for A2A ad A2G roles BVR and short range missiles, guided bombs etc.
why you want the plane to carry extra weight when it might not get the chance to use any or all of its ordinance?
I would rather want its current weight the same with same external weight but more powerful engine to give it more thrust to weight , more agility and movement.

There should be dedicated hp for pods period

 

[Windjammer]

 

[The Eagle]

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Today?

 

[Windjammer]

Today?

I think it's an earlier shot as i doubt rehearsals for 23 March will start this early.

 

[Sulman Badshah]

Iraqi Airforce and Qatar Airforce

 

[Tai Hai Chen]

Iraqi Airforce and Qatar Airforce View attachment 721734 View attachment 721735 View attachment 721736 View attachment 721737 View attachment 721738 View attachment 721739 View attachment 721740 View attachment 721741

Iraq seems the most likely buyer in the near future because Iraq bought Chinese drones and they had stellar performance.

 

[air marshal]