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

[aziqbal]

About JF-17 Block III, the key question is about engine. It remains unanswered.

If it is not RD-93MA, then it is RD-93 & a question would arise if it has enough power (dry thrust) to run all the avionics, including power-hungry radar.

There are other questions too, but IMV this is the most obvious one. I suppose we will have to wait a few months yet atleast.

the power produced by a turbo engine is an order of magnitudes times higher than the total amount of electrical energy a fighter aircraft requires

as such there should be no issue between engine power and the electrical power needed to power a ASEA radar

 

[Dil_Pakistan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1344337833654415361

There are miniature JF 17 models in this. Experts can tell if they are of some new or old version.

 

[ziaulislam]

Sir what about the extra hardpoint for targeting pod/ aselpod?

Confirmed before

the power produced by a turbo engine is an order of magnitudes times higher than the total amount of electrical energy a fighter aircraft requires

as such there should be no issue between engine power and the electrical power needed to power a ASEA radar

Not enitrely as simple as that

There is separate generator attached to shaft of the turbofan engine..that needs to be increased and is a common challenge in fifth gen engines to increase power output without increasing weight/moving parts

Intersting image of 4x2 missle combination

 

[GumNaam]

so its entirely possible that we could see a JF-17 BLK3 air display this coming March 23rd.

^^^ PTV News report.

rip indian rafales...

 

[DrWatson775]

IMHO, On the top right is the grey JF-17, which is clearly "Bravo", as it is moving out suggesting completion of its production run.

In the bottom left that golden aircraft is supposed to be Block III, which is moving in the picture suggesting commencement of its production. It might be the optical illusion but it feels like dual engine aircraft with wide air intake.

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In the picture there is space between different parts like wings , fuselage sections.... nothing else. Bring them together and its the same airframe.

 

[jedijedi]

Anyone who has something to do with program
Not twitter users

Wouldn't that be a grave violation of NDA?

 

[Asian.Century]

 

[ARMalik]

Meanwhile, slightly off topic but Super Mushak for Turkey are also ready for delivery.

 

[Thorough Pro]

First 4 units already under production, jets would start rolling out in 8/9 months, after that 4 new jets every three months, by mid 2022 first squadron will be officially inducted.

Sorry to say, but you guys not going to watch Block 3 before 2022....Tsk Tsk Tak

 

[Ghessan]

Meanwhile, slightly off topic but Super Mushak for Turkey are also ready for delivery.

yes one of them could be seen in a video or a photo post by some member.

 

[graphican]

@Riz @The Eagle

If the production of previous blocks including B is complete, does that mean Block-I stays Block-I and they are not upgraded to Block-II as it was previously thought?

We had learned that Block-II will be the baseline fighters for JF-17A and JF-17B models. What's your understanding?

 

[mingle]

@Riz @The Eagle

If the production of previous blocks including B is complete, does that mean Block-I stays Block-I and they are not upgraded to Block-II as it was previously thought?

We had learned that Block-II will be the baseline fighters for JF-17A and JF-17B models. What's your understanding?

I think 1&2 will upgrade to 3 with AESA and PL15

 

[Arsenal Caan]

Well the block 3 shown in the picture is the same as 3000 that flown earlier this year. It seems a bit different because it is shown in parts i.e. Nose, Fuselage, wings and horizontal stabalizers are seperate. I am sure there aren't any CFTs on this.

 

[Path-Finder]

 

[Riz]

@Riz @The Eagle

If the production of previous blocks including B is complete, does that mean Block-I stays Block-I and they are not upgraded to Block-II as it was previously thought?

We had learned that Block-II will be the baseline fighters for JF-17A and JF-17B models. What's your understanding?

I don't think block 1 or 2 can be upgradeable to BLK3 standard, because it has complete different body structure
@araz @HRK