JF-17 (2P29) arrives in Pakistan

[Jaga Badmash]

My question is for how long the JF-17 in this configuration can patrol the seas? Should be minimum 1.30 hrs or so.

With inflight refueling capability much longer.

 

[WarFariX]

With inflight refueling capability much longer.

more than 6hrs if obogs also present

 

[Hassan Guy]

This a Block 3 prototype?

 

[Arsalan]

This a Block 3 prototype?

2P29
Block 2, 29th Aircraft!!

This is the one with IFR probe. All Blk 2 will get the IFR capability eventually. It started with this plane however.

 

[Naif al Hilali]

My question is for how long the JF-17 in this configuration can patrol the seas? Should be minimum 1.30 hrs or so.

Bismillah ir Rahman ar Raheem

Please check here if you are still interested

https://defence.pk/threads/jf-17s-ferry-and-combat-ranges.462726/#post-8957323

https://defence.pk/threads/jf-17s-ferry-and-combat-ranges.462726/page-2#post-8957550

Strange the first picture in my first post is the same as the one from the post you quoted .

Hope that helped.

Regards

JF-17 Original Load-out:-
You can see 2 long range missiles (BVR), 2 Short range missiles (WVR) with 2 ASHM's and 1 Fuel tank.

Why not make Dual Engine JF-17 for more payload ?

Bismillah ir Rahman ar Raheem

Please check

https://defence.pk/threads/idn-take-why-building-a-twin-engine-lca-makes-sense.462999/#post-8947368

Hope it clears some points.

Allah keep everyone safe[/QUOTE]

 

[graphican]

Bismillah ir Rahman ar Raheem
Please check
https://defence.pk/threads/idn-take-why-building-a-twin-engine-lca-makes-sense.462999/#post-8947368
Hope it clears some points.
Allah keep everyone safe

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Aslamualikum Sir,

Why is JF-17 so dirty from the bally? Has this particular piece been under testing or is that usual level of grease/oil/smoke and which is acceptable at PAF ?

 

[Naif al Hilali]

Aslamualikum Sir,

Why is JF-17 so dirty from the bally? Has this particular piece been under testing or is that usual level of grease/oil/smoke and which is acceptable at PAF ?

Bismillah ir Rahman ar Raheem

Part of the reason is the the angle of the ambient sunlight and the consequent need for under-exposure and shadow-lightening in this photo. Arsalan might know for sure on this point.

Most PAF planes are maintained spick-and-span. However, this model is clearly one of the over-worked Development Testing & Evaluation planes as it is sporting a weapons load validation payload here and not an operational one. BilalKhan777 might know more here.

In simpler terms, #1 photo taken is such a way that the dirt is amplified, #2 plane is one of the models flown a lot for testing all sorts of weapons and not one of the squadron planes that are polished 23 hours and 15 minutes a day.

Please note I did not take the picture and have no reasons for my speculations above beyond my own experience.

Thank you for the question.

Hifz u kum Allah