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

[Riz]

Is this a squadron being stood up? I think they should now have enough to stand up a squadron.
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I think 12+ thunders which PAC handover for testing in January 2022, now will be inducted into PAF

 

[araz]

I think 12+ thunders which PAC handover for testing in January 2022, now will be inducted into PAF

I think raising a new squadron is not going to be far behind unless they hand over to a new squadron directly.

 

[Trango Towers]

I think raising a new squadron is not going to be far behind unless they hand over to a new squadron directly.

Indian media will be screaming

 

[Muhammad Saftain Anjum]

Is news about Myanmar military delegation visiting Pakistan to inspect the arms before their shipment to Myanmar and examine JF 17 B3 ,true?

 

[shayyman]

Is news about Myanmar military delegation visiting Pakistan to inspect the arms before their shipment to Myanmar and examine JF 17 B3 ,true?

Apparently a low key affair without announcement. But something is cooking.

 

[Hakikat ve Hikmet]

Apparently a low key affair without announcement. But something is cooking.

Looks like Burma can't be subdued by India like the way BD can be. Anyway, now BD AF is lagging even further for India doesn't allow her to get any jets whatsoever....

Now, the BD folks would understand no real defense, no real GDP growth rate. For a reason Pak didn't even bother to fabricate growth rates like India or BD..

 

[Green shirt123]

Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra - JF-17 Thunder Aircraft

www.pac.org.pk

Look like PAC website has updated information related to JF 17 thunder

 

[arjunk]

Block III has built in SPJ and does not need an external pod like older models.

Unfortunately no F-35 style display.

 

[Bratva]

Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra - JF-17 Thunder Aircraft

www.pac.org.pk

Look like PAC website has updated information related to JF 17 thunder

 

[Bratva]

PAC officially confirming what Aviation Article confirmed. HMD for BLOCK-III also confirmed. First Official confirmation of three axis digital fly by wire FCS

Avionics Suite​

The avionics suite makes the JF-17 an effective weapon platform. The glass cockpit and hands on throttle and stick (HOTAS) controls reduce pilot workload. Accurate navigation and weapon aiming information on the head up display helps the pilot achieve his mission effectively. The multifunction displays provide information on engine, fuel, hydraulics, electrical, flight control and environmental control system on a need-to-know basis along with basic flight and tactical information. The capability has been built around highly modern state-of-the-art avionics equipment that can undertake high-tech aerial warfare in an all-weather operations, detecting/tracking/locating by AESA Radar in complicated ECM environment ensuring improved Short-Range Air-to-Air and Beyond Visual Range multi-target attack capability. The salient avionics equipment is as follows:

• Dual redundant mission computers
• Dual redundant 1553 Mux bus architecture
• AESA Radar capable of tracking multiple targets with prioritized firing
• In-built self-protection jamming
• Internal and external SPJ suites
• Ring laser gyro inertial navigation system tied with GPS
• Smart head up display with up front control panel and 28 Degrees FoV
• Color video recording camera and video recorder
• HOTAS
• Three smart multi-function color displays
• Helmet Mounted Display
• Radar Altimeter
• Combined Interrogator/Transponder
• Live Virtual Construct (LVC)
• Tactical Data Link
• VHF / UHF Communication System

Weapons Capability​

The aircraft is fitted with modern Stores Management System incorporating accurate weapon delivery modes and solutions involving minimum pilot workload. The aircraft is capable of carrying some of the most modern as well as conventional weapons, including:

• Beyond visual range active missiles
• Highly agile Imaging infrared short range missiles
• Air to sea missiles
• Anti radiation missiles
• Laser guided weapons
• Runway penetration bombs
• Stand-off weapons
• General purpose bombs
• Training bombs
• 23 mm double barrel gun

Design Features​

Aerodynamic Configuration Bifurcated side air inlet with incorporation of latest BUMP intake technology for improved performance Leading edge maneuvering flaps Trailing edge flaps Twin Ventral Fins Landing Gear Nose gear with steering Main gear with paddle controlled hydraulic brakes and anti-skid braking system. Comfortable Cockpit Escape and Egress System NVG compatible cockpit conforming to US MIL Standard, suitable for 3% to 98% percentile range of pilots. Single Piece Stretch Acrylic Transparent Canopy providing a good all-around Field of View Ejection Seat Latest Martin Baker high performance ejection seat Canopy Severance System for additional safety French Oxygen Regulation System Passive Leg Restraint System

Environment Control System and Oxygen System Effective control of cockpit pressure and temperature Effective temperature and humidity control of cockpit and avionics for optimum performance Efficient Anti G system for Pilot Flight Control System Flight control system of JF-17 Block-III aircraft is a full authority, three axis, and quad redundant digital fly by wire system Quad-redundancy in Fly By Wire System Autopilot, Auto spin recovery and Auto TEF controls Fuel System Total internal fuel 5400 lb (3000 liters) Single point pressure refueling system External Fuel One centre line drop tank 800 liters Two under wing drop tanks 800/1100 liters

Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra - JF-17 Thunder Aircraft

www.pac.org.pk

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[CrazyZ]

One improvement to JF-17B3 that is missed, are the changes to the undercarriage that permit it to carry larger cruise missiles. From a strike perspective JF-17B3 would be a potent strike threat even to areas protected by S-400. Larger loitering anti-radiation missiles can also now be carried by the "Jif", which would be a threat to S400's themselves.

 

[Deino]

One improvement to JF-17B3 that is missed, are the changes to the undercarriage that permit it to carry larger cruise missiles. From a strike perspective JF-17B3 would be a potent strike threat even to areas protected by S-400. Larger loitering anti-radiation missiles can also now be carried by the "Jif", which would be a threat to S400's themselves.

There is none ... if you look at the images available, there is no greater ground-clearance.

 

[Bratva]

There is none ... if you look at the images available, there is no greater ground-clearance.

 

[RAMPAGE]

There is none ... if you look at the images available, there is no greater ground-clearance.

Do we have any pictures of the J-10C cockpit? Might give us some insight into the JF-17 Block 3 cockpit.

 

[Deino]

Do we have any pictures of the J-10C cockpit? Might give us some insight into the JF-17 Block 3 cockpit.

This is the best I know but may be from a simulator