JF-17 Block-3 -- Updates, News & Discussion

[DrWatson775]

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Composites in wings?

 

[devil302]

Everone disappointed from b3 should thank each and every keyboard warrior here.
Those who have no reliable sources kept mouthfarting and everyone was like wao its gonna be a fifth gen a/c.

 

[NA71]

 

[Shabi1]

But @messiach MA'AM and some senior members already told us we are working Indigenous AESA for Block-3 sir

Indigenous doesnt preclude Chinese influence. Can and likely be a JV since we need R&D help.

 

[Ultima Thule]

Composites in wings?

yes, Block-1 has minimal to no composites, Block-2 has 8% composites but from the news and by some senior member here Block-3 have 35% composites

 

[aliyusuf]

Now lets just wait on radar and engine confirmation. Might be wishful thinking but I suspect it could be the KLJ-7A variant with side facing antenna's. This is only the first prototype, there will be more subsystems to integrate.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1060809811510448130

As per respected member @messiach ... the AESA is being developed in-house with foreign assistance. This in-house development could be based on any one of the three KLJ-7A versions (fixed-plate, swivel-plate & 3-sided). What it really is will only become clear when officially revealed.

 

[Ultima Thule]

Indigenous doesnt preclude Chinese influence. Can and likely be a JV since we need R&D help.

Yes JV most probably sir

 

[Windjammer]

The HUD in Block-3 looks similar to that of Eurofighter Typhoon.

 

[mhacsan]

If there is no or minor changes from B2 to B3 then why it is in yellow color? It could have got away with same B2 with most of the changes inside. why to go with prototype ? There got to be something which we don't know yet.

 

[Ultima Thule]

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Longer ventral fins also in block-3

 

[Hadi ali jaffri]

If the engine is ws-13 then there must be more hardpoints,right?

 

[DrWatson775]

Here you go, they do look different...
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Yes
And MAWS moved to the top away from the engine.
Wonder if the spine has fuel … .
Main structure of wings look different… . either fuel cells or composites.… . any expert analysis? Thanks.

Here you go, they do look different...
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If this indeed is WS 13 then get ready for ToT and local Assembly and possibly further.

 

[Ultima Thule]

If there is no or minor changes from B2 to B3 then why it is in yellow color? It could have got away with same B2 with most of the changes inside. why to go with prototype ? There got to be something which we don't know yet.

Premier always used for testing new jet, and there are lot of minor changes in block-3 like longer/thinner nose, new equipment on spine/tail, longer ventral fins/HUD is Changed, to test these minor structural changes we need we need a prototype

If the engine is ws-13 then there must be more hardpoints,right?

No confirmation of engine so far

 

[aliyusuf]

If there is no or minor changes from B2 to B3 then why it is in yellow color? It could have got away with same B2 with most of the changes inside. why to go with prototype ? There got to be something which we don't know yet.

The FBW system has been redone. That means how the controls respond will need fresh calibrations ... hence changes under the skin is considerable. Could be more use of composite material to bring the empty weight further down. All these may result in different center of gravity/mass. Hence a new prototype required to validate and tweak the changes made.

 

[DrWatson775]

If the engine is ws-13 then there must be more hardpoints,right?

Chin hardpoint hopefully. More than a match for anything across the border as long as it carries 4 BVRs and 2WVRs (more HP or dual racks).