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

[Beethoven]

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Block 3 semi stealth version
May look like this just a guess

Looks sleek.....Block 4 maybe who knows...

 

[Adam_Khan]

Presently, PAF uses PL-5 but this is actually for show. Behind the scenes, PAF uses Sidewinders on its JFT. If they can get something better than that, then they will, but until then, that is the story.

Now, if any of these other WVRs can come with an effective HMD/S, that would win the deal, price respectively considered. However, the Chinese HMD is said to be on the heavy side. A lighter variant is possibly being offered. Then there is a European option. If only Paramount or someone else in South Africa ( @denel what say you? ) could come up with an HMD, then the A Darters could find a market with the JFT.

Now that the Russians have opened up, if they have an HMD solution, that would be something new on the table.

Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence bro.

 

[Silicon0000]

Simply in short: No it will not!

You don't even need to reply every fanboys fantasy wishlist.

 

[Deino]

You don't even need to reply every fanboys fantasy wishlist.

I know, but as a teacher I think it is some sort of habit not to give up ...

 

[8 pass charlie]

o mere KHUDA.jft Ki first flight KO nazdeek karde taake in mundo Ki fan theories aur star wars kisam Ki expectations band hon.san bolo Ameen.(sorry for posting in Urdu)

 

[Army research]

Yes the expenditure covering salary raise but political affair is what stops many to not to look at fact rather seeking more official statements. In fact ISPR issued one but as said political affiliation stops from reading it. This is the way why we are in miserable condition for sometimes as it becomes hard to held accountable of those political demigods. Why not to favour us and stop wasting time and start to update.

I know, but as a teacher I think it is some sort of habit not to give up ...

You should sir , these people won't ever listen

 

[messiach]

@Deino HMD is being trialed for block3 FC1. Just got a update on block3 undergoing static/drop, fatgue & IGT tests.

 

[Tamiyah]

@Deino HMD is being trialed for block3 FC1. Just got a update on block3 undergoing static/drop, fatgue & IGT tests.

Is it Chinese?

 

[Chak Bamu]

@Deino HMD is being trialed for block3 FC1. Just got a update on block3 undergoing static/drop, fatgue & IGT tests.

That hints towards three possibilities:
1. Structural changes.
2. Material (more composites?) changes.
3. Both 1 & 2.

 

[araz]

That hints towards three possibilities:
1. Structural changes.
2. Material (more composites?) changes.
3. Both 1 & 2.

Re: Structural changes, I think they are likely to be minor and not major. Widening / modification of DSI has been hinted and possibility of the tail being more akin to B version . The later makes sense to harmonize the building processes and have a unified structure for both A&B. We have also heard of rejigging internal tubing to allow for AESA fitment. So those things will likely be structural in nature. Whether this would require stress testing agian is something @messiach can tell us. Additional chin mounted hardpoints or incorporation of DER/additional wing HP(Wishful thinking) might put increased work load on the frame so perhaps that is the reason.
More composites have been hinted and are poissibly coming so very likely.
Regards
A

 

[Beethoven]

@Deino HMD is being trialed for block3 FC1. Just got a update on block3 undergoing static/drop, fatgue & IGT tests.

Ma'm if the airframe is pretty much the same as block 2 as claimed by @Deino then what is the point of carrying out the above mentioned tests...

 

[Keysersoze]

Ma'm if the airframe is pretty much the same as block 2 as claimed by @Deino then what is the point of carrying out the above mentioned tests...

The words "pretty much the same" are key here. Even if you make small changes or increase composites in the construction you still have to test them. A small change can have catastrophic consequences so need to be checked.

 

[Beethoven]

The words "pretty much the same" are key here. Even if you make small changes or increase composites in the construction you still have to test them. A small change can have catastrophic consequences so need to be checked.

Thats the point.....tests are being carried out which means we can expect visible changes to the airframe

 

[Dazzler]

Is it Chinese?

Yes.

 

[raazh]

Yes.

11 Hard points, for real??