Export bids for JF-17 Thunder Multirole Lightweight Fighter Aircraft

[khanasifm]

Saudi interest in JFT is real ... and make sense. next few months and blk3 will be the decider ...

Eventually like S. Mashaq picked up

Has Siri lanka finalized ???? last time news was still not decided, eventually Zimbabwe and Senegal will also join but may be 1-5 years,few South American countries dealing with Chinese will eventually pickup

Lastly even Egypt current orders for MiG and french ac will not cover the numbers required

 

[Ultima Thule]

Has Siri lanka finalize

No but they are not choosing JF because of INDIAN Pressure @khanasifm

 

[Akasa]

Pedro Juliac Lartiguez, general commander of the Venezuelan Air Force (Venezuelan National Bolivian Military Aviation), has inspected the JF-17B alongside CATIC representatives.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1058389475611627522

 

[Maxpane]

Woow

 

[ziaulislam]

Pedro Juliac Lartiguez, general commander of the Venezuelan Air Force (Venezuelan National Bolivian Military Aviation), has inspected the JF-17B alongside CATIC representatives.

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https://twitter.com/x/status/1058389475611627522

They dont have money

 

[Akasa]

They dont have money

Might as well send a C-130 to bring all those worthless and inflated Bolivars.

 

[GriffinsRule]

Looks like a single seater the way the canopy is open

 

[khanasifm]

Exports bids for the JF17 will be limited to Asian and African countries who cannot afford the luxury of western military aircraft. Pakistan cannot compete with the Big4 aerospace giants of the US, Russia, UK and France. that's why the China - Pakistan marketing JV was setup to support the sales of the JF17.

CHINA/PAK JF IS NOT IN THE MARKET WHICH IS SERVED BY Big Dogs its where they will not or not allowed by respective govt.

few exceptions will always exist like in ME, price alone is never a factor for defense acquisition majority of time
its political

I think like K-8 and Super Mashaq eventually it will succeed especially when some of current interested parties are able to find $$$$

Qatar came running and wanted to buy jf after its relations went sour with neighbors but it was a political move

There is another offer on the table but again political move which cannot be availed

 

[CriticalThought]

CHINA/PAK JF IS NOT IN THE MARKET WHICH IS SERVED BY Big Dogs its where they will not or not allowed by respective govt.

few exceptions will always exist like in ME, price alone is never a factor for defense acquisition majority of time
its political

I think like K-8 and Super Mashaq eventually it will succeed especially when some of current interested parties are able to find $$$$

Qatar came running and wanted to buy jf after its relations went sour with neighbors but it was a political move

There is another offer on the table but again political move which cannot be availed

I think what fatman17 was alluding to is the fact that our engine comes from on of the big 4. At the very initial stages of Thunder's launch, a Russian official is on record raising concerns about Thunder eating away at the Mig market share. I find it reasonable that some kind of 'high end' vs 'low end' understanding may have been reached that ensures Russian profits do not decline.

 

[SQ8]

Azerbaijan pilots have been on exchange with JF-17 sq and possibly flying the jet.

 

[帅的一匹]

Azerbaijan pilots have been on exchange with JF-17 sq and possibly flying the jet.

great news

 

[Windjammer]

Panthers on the prowl.

 

[Muhammad Omar]

Check out @warnesyworld’s Tweet:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1068110901633564672

 

[salman-1]

Haven't they placed order for 3 thunders? Are they ready for delivery, as they were arranging payments in every year's budget

 

[Trailer23]

JF-17 takes off: Malaysia, Iran & Egypt interested in Block 3​

News Desk - December 6, 2018

The latest variant of the joint Pakistan-China fighter JF-17 has been spiking interests in many states around the world. While sales have been approved for Nigeria, recent reports suggest that both Malaysia and Egypt are looking at JF-17 Block 3 with interest.

The JF-17 is a lightweight, single-engine, multi-role combat aircraft developed jointly by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) of China. Its Block 1 and Block 2 variants are in use by the Pakistan Air Force while the much more advanced Block 3 variant is progressing fast.

"A Malaysian military delegation visited the IDEAS exhibition for the first time. According to reports, the Malaysian government is in “preliminary talks” with Pakistan to buy the multi-role JF-17."

Alan Warnes writing for Shephard News has highlighted the keen interest of Egyptian officials in the fighter aircraft. According to Warnes, the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) is currently reviewing the progress of the PAC/Chengdu JF-17 Thunder. At EDEX 2018 in Cairo, Shephard has learned that representatives from the EAF held a meeting with AVIC officials at Zhuhai Air Show in early November. They were appraised on the progress on the Block 3 variant of the JF-17.

While Egypt had already expressed interest as early as 2015 it has put off buying the aircraft for many reasons. According to analysts, the earlier blocks of JF-17 were not that attractive for Cairo. At that time they could afford to buy more advanced aircraft like the Rafale, F-16, F-15, Eurofighter Typhoon and others. But recently, Cairo has fallen on hard financial times. In this context, JF-17 Block 3 has the advantage of containing various advanced systems in a small package with the added features of maintainability, low cost of purchase and low cost of operations.

Another Middle Eastern Nation, the Islamic Republic of Iran is considering the purchase of the JF-17 Thunder fighter jets to progressively replace its aging F-14 and MiG-29 fighter jets.

According to Muzammil Hatami, officials of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced an upcoming deal with Pakistan for an purchase of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets during the IDEAS 2018 exhibition.

“IRGC [Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps] general giving remarks (to induct JF-17 Thunder next year in Iranian air force fleet) after visiting Pakistan made fighter jet JF-17 Thunder fighter at 10th IDEAS exhibition in Karachi Pakistan,” said Muzammil Hatami.

Iran has long been in search of a replacement for its aging 3rd generation fighter jets. After decades of financial and technological strangulation, Iran has been steadily trying to rebuild its air force. Shortly before, Iran counted to sign a contract with Russia to buy the Sukhoi Su-30SM fighter jets. But because of the influence of the United States and several European countries, the deal never took place.

"The JF-17 Block 3 is considered to be the most probable aircraft for sales abroad mainly due to its advanced nature. JF-17 production has been split into three production blocks: Block I, Block II, and Block III."

Malaysia also has shown a keen interest in the JF-17 Thunder at Defense exhibition IDEAS 2018 that took place in Karachi. A Malaysian military delegation visited the IDEAS exhibition for the first time. According to reports, the Malaysian government is in “preliminary talks” with Pakistan to buy the multi-role JF-17.

According to observers, What perhaps could make the JF-17 particularly attractive to the RMAF is that its engine is also used in the Mig-29 and for which the service already has repair and maintenance facilities in place. This would further reduce the overall operational cost of the new aircraft for the cash-strapped Malaysian military.

While expectations are high, there are many factors that can act as spoilers for the sales of JF-17 aircraft. Tensions between China and Malaysia, for example, can play a crucial role in the outcome of these talks.

The JF-17 Block 3 is considered to be the most probable aircraft for sales abroad mainly due to its advanced nature. JF-17 production has been split into three production blocks: Block I, Block II, and Block III. Block I and II aircraft fly with the NRIET’s older KLJ-7 X-band fire control radar. JF-17 Block III aircraft will not only feature the new AESA radar system but also be fitted with a new electronic warfare system and an improved avionics suite overall.