A possible explanation for the J-10B photo

[Akasa]

As you all know, we recently saw a photo of a J-10B undergoing tests with a radar. The radar has been debated, with some saying AESA and some saying PESA.

However, consider this.

Could it be possible that the J-10B seen under testing was the FC-20 specifically built for Pakistan?

Some rationale:

1. The J-10B is supposed to carry J-20 style avionics; this means that there is no reason for it to switch back. Huitong and other commentators continue to stick with the AESA label.

2. The wings seen on the test J-10B seemed to be slightly modified, which is consistent to current descriptions of the Pakistani FC-20.

3. The J-10B seen has access panels opened and is in yellow primer; this is inconsistent with the other J-10Bs (which are all in PLAAF grey). This implies that a new variant is in testing.

4. If it is testing PESA (although unlikely), it could simply be Pakistan's request for PESA instead of AESA.

Input would be appreciated.

 

[siegecrossbow]

You mean PESA is used as a cost reduction measure for export?

 

[Akasa]

You mean PESA is used as a cost reduction measure for export?

We've seen similar measures in a lot of other cases.

 

[Nav]

why would pakistan want Pesa instead of Aesa? Can anybody Elobrate this ....

 

[Akasa]

why would pakistan want Pesa instead of Aesa? Can anybody Elobrate this ....

Could simply be a budget conservation measure. Or perhaps they feel they do not urgently need AESA.

 

[Nav]

fc-20's expected to Be Paf High tech Fighter's, no Compromise , and i think pakistan getting fc-20 on soft loan, arn't they?

 

[Burger Boy]

Some other member, I think it was TaimiKhan said that Pakistan has not confirmed any orders of FC-20/J-10 but has just indicated that it is interested in the J-10.

All this talk about FC-20 being upgraded, and having AESA/PESA.....is there anything to definitively substantiate this???.....or is this all just speculation??

Will China really be willing to offer Pakistan a fighter that they themselves don't have yet??

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Well if they want an AESA in JFT....Why would they settle for a PESA on FC-20........Logic.

 

[Nav]

Well if they want an AESA in JFT....Why would they settle for a PESA on FC-20........Logic.

agree, may be chinese testing the copied russian pesa radar,

 

[MilSpec]

Well if they want an AESA in JFT....Why would they settle for a PESA on FC-20........Logic.

When did JFT get a AESA radar... the AESA would be more expensive than the Aircraft..

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Well if they want an AESA in JFT....Why would they settle for a PESA on FC-20........Logic.

When did JFT get a AESA radar... the AESA would be more expensive than the Aircraft..

 

[crankthatskunk]

When did JFT get a AESA radar... the AESA would be more expensive than the Aircraft..

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When did JFT get a AESA radar... the AESA would be more expensive than the Aircraft..

Here we go, the news for you;

Pakistan and China have recently concluded a final agreement for the manufacture of a second batch of JF-17s. According to well-vetted sources from Pakdef (Eagle Hannan), these 50 jets are the final form of the JF-17s. The aircraft will be manufactured at Kamra, Pakistan, but will be flown to China for additional work. This work is said to relate to a new generation of avionics and sensor suite.

The Block II JF-17 is believed to have AESA radars similar to those observed on the J-10B. The integrated avionics, sensors and EW suite is entirely Chinese and is believed to be at the level of Europes best planes. The AESA radar is a slightly smaller version of the one being utilized for the J-10B. The radar is highly sophisticated and its installation is beyond the present capacity at PAC Kamra and will thus require the aircraft to take a trip to Nanjing, China.

JF-17 Block II, A Final Thunder & The FC-20 ~ ASIAN DEFENCE NEWS

 

[teddy]

I think a big amount of such loan will be reduce by china.

 

[teddy]

What about FC-30?
ha ha! do you have a clue of what it is ?

 

[MilSpec]

Here we go, the news for you;

The Block II JF-17 is believed to have AESA radars similar to those observed on the J-10B.

Speculation ... thats your forte... I remember your other posts....