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

[Aesterix]

Was this intake there for B2? May be exit for it... Better @The Eagle can point out. I can see two sensors above dragchute lid. However, backward MAWS should be embeded in the vertical tail suite.

There was no intake hole on B2.

 

[FuturePAF]

Any chance they are adding a towed decoy with the Block III; I know there are plans for expendable decoys but the plane might really need a towed decoy

Was this intake there for B2? May be exit for it... Better @The Eagle can point out. I can see two sensors (or hinge) above dragchute lid. The black rectangle can be to detect IR homing. However, backward MAWS should be embeded in the vertical tail suite?

Maybe it’s an intake for an APU, but it might need to be bigger for that.

 

[Goenitz]

To cool IR sensor? APU near the exhaust? Not a good environment to operate a power unit. Perhaps heat recovery system, but that is stupid . Or some cooler air around some critical part to prevent over heating.

Maybe it’s an intake for an APU, but it might need to be bigger for that.

 

[Invictus01]

Was this intake there for B2? May be exit for it... Better @The Eagle can point out. I can see two sensors (or hinge) above dragchute lid. The black rectangle can be to detect IR homing. However, backward MAWS should be embeded in the vertical tail suite?

Air intake to help keep the electronics cool

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1478608630975025152

 

[SQ8]

They also seem to be missing flare dispensers......customer specific or something else.
@SQ8

Nope- they are there in the picture. Grey spot within stabilizer root

 

[Trailer23]

Another Exclusive image of the Block III - Coming Soon on Ace of PAF.

Just edited the image for them.
@Zarvan

 

[GumNaam]

Can't wait to see the Thunder block III armed with PL10s, SD10s and PL15s with the pilot sitting inside wearing the HMDS...

 

[Goenitz]

On the wing=Navigation-Prpve light

@JamD
Bro.. that can be the point to attach fueling probe?

 

[Windjammer]

Let's see if there is any difference between the first Prototype and the Production variant.

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To me the prototype looks taller with a straight fuselage where as the production variant looks a bit declined towards the rear end.
Wondering if the rear landing gear can be raised and lowered as happens with some carrier based aircraft.
More ground clearance will allow bigger or certain SOW to be mounted on the centreline pylon.

 

[JamD]

Which sensors are they?
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I believe that is just a light for A2A refueling operations. It has been present on B2 (circle):

The square highlights the panels that are replaced when the A2A probe needs to be attached.

 

[Trailer23]

Can't wait to see the Thunder block III armed with PL10s, SD10s and PL15s with the pilot sitting inside wearing the HMDS...

The image I spoke of ☝ has 'him' wearing a basic GENTEX as their doing Speed Taxi Tests.

Not sure about HMD's.

Oh & that pic will be released in a couple of days. Don't ask - I have 0 say with the guys at Ace of PAF.

 

[Goenitz]

I believe that is just a light for A2A refueling operations. It has been present on B2 (circle):
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The square highlights the panels that are replaced when the A2A probe needs to be attached.

Will there be sufficient room? Just saying it is the cockpit... I guessed the previous point bcz last time, they attached the probe even aft of cockpit.. Anyway, the air duct is normally a panel (weaker) whereas cockpit is rainforced area but not roomy. But that point is above the wing so probably the strongest area. You are right that the light is in B2 too.
P.S. Nope, couldn't fight the light in B2.

 

[FuturePAF]

To cool IR sensor? APU near the exhaust? Not a good environment to operate a power unit. Perhaps heat recovery system, but that is stupid . Or some cooler air around some critical part to prevent over heating.

Maybe air supply to a Jammer in the tail like on the Rafale? I’m mot sure if the Rafale jammer needs an Air supply; but air cooling the electronics? Or maybe supplement air to the engine.

Maybe they could put a towed decoy where the parachute goes instead and the air intake will help in some regards to that?

 

[Ali_Baba]

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3P-11 is real then !!!! Yay !!!