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93MA was supposed to clear final testing in 2022-23 time frame?. I doubt it’s been cleared to be used on the aircraft yet.


My comment was related towards @Dazzler's post above mentioning that the PL-15 will be carried on wingtip stations too.
 
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Can someone circle or point out the hardpoint? I've got eye strain and can't see it.
 
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Can someone circle or point out the hardpoint? I've got eye strain and can't see it.

It's not visible on this side ... only on the other one!

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93MA was supposed to clear final testing in 2022-23 time frame?. I doubt it’s been cleared to be used on the aircraft yet.
IMHO the JF-17 won't get RD-93MA unless the PAF is actually planning on a Block-IV, V, etc. Personally, I like that idea more than another off-the-shelf fighter.
 
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IMHO the JF-17 won't get RD-93MA unless the PAF is actually planning on a Block-IV, V, etc. Personally, I like that idea more than another off-the-shelf fighter.
I do concur, Blk4 consideration must be every present. If they stop at Blk3, it goes back to your earlier points. A complete roadmap for further development needs to be had. It is also very possible earlier blocks I/2 can be sold off with Blk3 and 4 onwards being used only locally. Block 3 would be considered in my opinion as the steady state version.

Blk 4 - Engine and structural upgrades with new materials, Blk3 - lot of learnings to be had with triple axis fwb. Possible further weapons integration with non-chinese systems.
 
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