How is the F-16 when compared to JF-17s ?

[sathya]

You can do anything bro. I think next threat will be can jf 17 can conquer f 22.i don't think you can compare an 80 million f16 to bearly 25 to 30 million jf17. Well nice approach at all

Don't dig old thread bro.

Btw nice read about the opinions made in 2010.

 

[nana41]

Blk 52s are definitively more advanced than CURRENT jf-17 but not in every domain. One system is not present on blk 52s and its there in jf-17s (it is also on rafale, f-22 and eurofighter). It is called "Missile launch detector". This system displays information on HUD, MFD, calculates exact time to impact, activates appropriate counter measures and provides vital assistance to pilot in critical times. This system is absent on any F 16 variant till today.

...with the exception of heavier weapon load,but with the installation of conformal feul tanks, Aesa radar and 22000lb engine,block III will be a better fighter than F-16 block52 ?.

 

[ZY-CN-CA]

now JF-17 blk2

 

[Talwar e Pakistan]

now JF-17 blk2

Mhm - but is it superior to the F-16?

 

[ZY-CN-CA]

Mhm - but is it superior to the F-16?

I dnot know... I hope ...

 

[Hamza913]

I dnot know... I hope ...

No it's not. It's comparable though, and a JF17 could definitely beat an F16 (especially if the pilot is trained well enough), but the F16 is more likely to win most of time.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

BLOCK 2/3 Promise to make Pakistan defence allt stronger , obviously the F16 also have important role to play

 

[The Eagle]

JFT is based upon most experience gained from F-16s as well so it wouldn't be wrong to say that indeed the inspiration was F-16 while coming up with JFT and in some areas the JFT will indeed show the better results than F-16 but not the advance blocks though the same will be matched with performance in near future by JFT by block-III, I hope. IMO

 

[Tipu7]

Can you explain why when jf17 has lesser rcs better radar and is more aerodynamic

Jf17 cone section is thinner than that of F16, has two intakes with DSI tech instead of one large intake....... extended root extensions make it more maneuverable than F16......and of course soon it will have AESA radar which is better than that of F16.......

 

[Hamza913]

Jf17 is better or at par with f16 ab block 1
Is comparable to f16 ab block 2 to f16 mlu
Thunder is our product new we can change it according to our needs upgrade it as we want sanction prone and no hidden kill switch in it like f16




Can you explain why when jf17 has lesser rcs better radar and is more aerodynamic not to mention its bvr capable so it would b jf17 shooting f16 most of the times

The F16 is also BVR capable. It is also more aerodynamic than the JF17. The F16 also has a superior engine, as it uses the General Electric F110. The same engine used in aircraft like the Tomcat or Strike Eagle. The JF17 uses the Klimov RD 33. That engine is used for aircraft like the Mirage F1 or the Fulcrum. Also, the Viper boasts better avionics and can carry much more weight than the Thunder.

 

[Bratva]

Jf17 come section is thinner than that of F16, has two intakes with DSI tech instead of one large intake....... extended root extensions make it more maneuverable than F16......and of course soon it will have AESA radar which is better than that of F16.......

I beg to differ JF-17 being more manuverable than F-16. Watching JF and F-16 aerial maneuvers, the sheer raw power of F-16 engine would outmaneuver JF-17 most of the times.

 

[Qazi yahya]

The F16 is also BVR capable. It is also more aerodynamic than the JF17. The F16 also has a superior engine, as it uses the General Electric F110. The same engine used in aircraft like the Tomcat or Strike Eagle. The JF17 uses the Klimov RD 33. That engine is used for aircraft like the Mirage F1 or the Fulcrum. Also, the Viper boasts better avionics and can carry much more weight than the Thunder.

It's actually the RD-93 an improved version of the one used on mig-29 with 98kn thrust, pretty decent imo

 

[Hamza913]

It's actually the RD-93 an improved version of the one used on mig-29 with 98kn thrust, pretty decent imo

Still the same engine at the end of the day.

 

[Tipu7]

I beg to differ JF-17 being more manuverable than F-16. Watching JF and F-16 aerial maneuvers, the sheer raw power of F-16 engine would outmaneuver JF-17 most of the times.

The reason is engine.
Aerodynamic design of Jf17 is better compared to that of F16......

 

[khanasifm]

Range payload and type of weapons and sensors for example there is no equivalent of db 11 pod and sniper , sniper weights 199kg vs 280 kg for Chinese pod and has almost twice the range but then jf17 has other stand off weapons which are not cleared on f16 for non nato countries such as jsom