COAS visited Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) Kamra.

[Haris Ali2140]

this pic 2 JF-17 have 2 serial number 10-119 which indicates serial number after induction in PAF, while other number which start with 2P is the serial number under production in Pakistan Aeronautical Complex

First digit during production in PAC indicates block like 1P-xx is block-1, 2P-xx mean block-II under production

Lets take 10-119 as example this indicate year of induction / operationalisation of the jet in PAF here 10-xxx indicates year of induction in PAF is 2010

Thanks.

 

[xyx007]

“And prepare against them whatever you are able of power and of steeds of war by which you may terrify the enemy of Allah and your enemy and others besides them whom you do not know [but] whom Allah knows. And whatever you spend in the cause of Allah will be fully repaid to you, and you will not be wronged.” Qur’an 8:60

 

[StormBreaker]

Wants to add on that the tail suggests not Block-II.

I believe you are right. But really confusing is that the 7 already has 17 more units while 6xx is also standing around 4

 

[The Eagle]

I believe you are right. But really confusing is that the 7 already has 17 more units while 6xx is also standing around 4

Or it could be Block-2 (B) Seventh Aircraft from year 18. The serial will be changed once operational.

2P = Block-II Production
7 = 7th A/C of B Version
18 = 2018 Year of manufacturing

 

[StormBreaker]

But a few days ago member to told me:

Year of production
|
XX-XXX----Jet number
|
Block number

Nope, the 3 digit number post hyphen has the first digit as Block indicator and the last 2 digit as unit identifier.
Inducted platform has 2P replaced by production year

16-224
2016’s block 2, 24th unit

Or it could be Block-2 (B) Seventh Aircraft from year 18. The serial will be changed once operational.

Any idea about the serial’s of the additional squadron of block 2A post 50 units

Or it could be Block-2 (B) Seventh Aircraft from year 18. The serial will be changed once operational.

2P = Block-II Production
7 = 7th A/C of B Version
18 = 2018 Year of manufacturing

Then what does 2P-26 stand for ? Block 2, 2nd of 2006?
Naah, probably something else. Could be that we are pursuing even more Thunders that are being assembled 100% in China while we are busy doing the same as well.

@Deino thought you might be interested in this strange development

 

[Syed1.]

Waiting for 20-301

 

[StormBreaker]

@The Eagle upon giving it a second closer watch, it seems like 2P-71B

 

[The Eagle]

Then what does 2P-26 stand for ? Block 2, 2nd of 2006?
Naah, probably something else. Could be that we are pursuing even more Thunders that are being assembled 100% in China while we are busy doing the same as well.

I was guessing per assumption as having 17 other Bs seems impossible due to missing pics etc. We have 604 and then suddenly, 718 pops up.

As discussed in this thread as well, B version Serial starts with 6 but we are looking 7.
The last B Serial was 604 but this one is 18 and,
Interestingly, it isn't starting with 6 but 7.

601, 602, 603, 604 Yes
718? Confusing.

@The Eagle upon giving it a second closer watch, it seems like 2P-71B

As far as I see, it is 718.

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

Few interesting screenshots from the video

2P-718
View attachment 593622

As far as we Know serial number of B version starts with 6 like 601,602, 603,604, but here it's not only start with 7 but also indicating that 17 other examples are already produced, with 2P nomenclature it is blk-II version ...

Interesting indeed.

Normally it would be 2P18, i.e. only 2 digits after tye letter "P" instead of 3 digits. Not sure what this "7" represents. It's not a block number for sure.

It could be one of the Nigerian fighters.
First 16 for Myanmar and 3 (17, 18, 19) for Nigeria.

It could be a Special Missions aircraft.

Allah Knows Best.

One thing for sure, Pakistan is definilty busy with the JF-17 Thunder program.

 

[StormBreaker]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1205087792805679104

I have no doubts after the 7hr long Corp Commander meeting and this visit is a clear indication of the beating of the drums of war.

I fear you are perhaps correct in your assessment... if Chief visits PNS then we shall know where we are heading...

And that cancelation of DGISPR presser is curious affair...

We need to remain alive to threats from both borders...

All the faces seem quite dull and serious in this video, even DG Saheb and COAS. Even the common uniforms

I was guessing per assumption as having 17 other Bs seems impossible due to missing pics etc. We have 604 and then suddenly, 718 pops up.

As discussed in this thread as well, B version Serial starts with 6 but we are looking 7.
The last B Serial was 604 but this one is 18 and,
Interestingly, it isn't starting with 6 but 7.

601, 602, 603, 604 Yes
718? Confusing.



As far as I see, it is 718.

Exactly, how can 17 units go unnoticed when China is dwelling with photographers and spotters.

 

[The Eagle]

Exactly, how can 17 units go unnoticed when China is dwelling with photographers and spotters.

18th B makes sense if we include exports to Myanmar & Nigerian Orders.

Myanmar delivered and rest are into production including PAF Order. Digit 7 is interesting because PAF supports 6 for B Version Thunders.

 

[StormBreaker]

18th B makes sense if we include exports to Myanmar & Nigerian Orders.

Myanmar delivered and rest are into production including PAF Order. Digit 7 is interesting because PAF supports 6 for B Version Thunders.

We are mot probably looking at a Block 3.
How many have been produced so far including the exported ones, take into account 4 B2B for PAF, and as we know that 1st B3 prototype is ready, (no word of A or B), this specific version could be a second.

 

[YeBeWarned]

In case of War, PAF will be first to cross the LoC and will work as spear head for Pakistani Attack or Counter attack .. I was about to snap the pic of that drone, but people are faster here

Lets keep an eye on Chief Sahab's next stop , if it turn out to be Karachi to meet Naval Chief and other Naval installations than .......

 

[StormBreaker]

In case of War, PAF will be first to cross the LoC and will work as spear head for Pakistani Attack or Counter attack .. I was about to snap the pic of that drone, but people are faster here

Lets keep an eye on Chief Sahab's next stop , if it turn out to be Karachi to meet Naval Chief and other Naval installations than .......

What is I-REK? And this drone in the video?

 

[YeBeWarned]

What is I-REK? And this drone in the video?

Its a SOW, and this drone is recently tease in Dubai air show, I didn't expect it to be ready or in production that fast , it might be a targeting drone to test various systems .
Such Videos are very very carefully framed , i must give that to those who edited the video before posting .