EDEX 2018: Weaponised jets proving a challenge for Egypt
4th December 2018 - 11:56 GMT | by Alan Warnes in Cairo
The Egyptian Air Force's fast jet fleet is being blighted by a hold-up on its desired weapon for the Dassault Rafale and the service has now made it clear it is not content with...
EDEX 2018: Egypt eyes JF-17 Thunder Block 3s
5th December 2018 - 16:50 GMT | by Alan Warnes in Cairo
The Egyptian Air Force (EAF) is currently reviewing the progress of the PAC/Chengdu JF-17 Thunder.
At EDEX 2018 in Cairo, Shephard has learnt that representatives from the EAF held a meeting...
3 Chinese radar options:
1. LKF601E = Cheapest and fits straight onto Block 1 and 2.
2. KLJ-7A with swash plate = medium costs.
3. 3-array KLJ-7A with side looking arrays = most expensive.
The main antenna in 2 is the same as in 3. i.e. same diameter