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

[Bilal.]

I know why he said about it. But the information he got from may make some pakistani not happy here.

Mind sharing with us?

 

[StormBreaker]

Mind sharing with us?

Most probably even more delays for test flight

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

... Upgrading previous blocks and introducing all together an upgraded plane has quite a difference.

I don't think PAC is going to stop Block-2 production as soon as Block-3s start their production.

Originally only 50 Block-2s were planned. So far we have something like:
PAF Block-2 = 62
MAF Block-2 = 7 (+11)
NAF Block-2 = 3
Bravos Block-2 = 26

 

[Safriz]

I don't think PAC is going to stop Block-2 production as soon as Block-3s start their production.

Originally only 50 Block-2s were planned. So far we have something like:
PAF Block-2 = 62
MAF Block-2 = 7 (+11)
NAF Block-2 = 3
Bravos Block-2 = 26

I guess all blocks can be upgraded to Block-3 . Same as F-16? All can be upgraded to a later block?

 

[aliaselin]

Mind sharing with us?

Somebody had talked about sth with vague words and Cao Dongfeng interpreted as B3 has rolled about
Though I have smilar comprehesion about the words, it is only hint and not concrete fact. It is better to be patient and wait for more evidence.

 

[StormBreaker]

I don't think PAC is going to stop Block-2 production as soon as Block-3s start their production.

Originally only 50 Block-2s were planned. So far we have something like:
PAF Block-2 = 62
MAF Block-2 = 7 (+11)
NAF Block-2 = 3
Bravos Block-2 = 26

What is +11 and bravo ?

I guess all blocks can be upgraded to Block-3 . Same as F-16? All can be upgraded to a later block?

Not if b3 has some airframe modifications such as inlets or fuselage belly.

 

[Haris Ali2140]

What is +11 and bravo ?


Not if b3 has some airframe modifications such as inlets or fuselage belly.

Dual seater B for bravo.

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

What is +11 and bravo ?

7+11 = 16 for Myanmar Air Force (Seven handed over so far)

Bravo = B version (dual seater - some for PAF and some for MAF)

 

[StormBreaker]

7+11 = 16 for Myanmar Air Force (Seven handed over so far)

Bravo = B version (dual seater - some for PAF and some for MAF)

No, i mean is it officially named bravo or just you guys are using that out of coolness ?

 

[Deino]

No, i mean is it officially named bravo or just you guys are using that out of coolness ?

AFAIK it is officially the JF-17B

 

[Safriz]

No, i mean is it officially named bravo or just you guys are using that out of coolness ?

The word B is phonetically called Bravo.
That's a fact not coolness.

 

[aliyusuf]

Bravos Block-2 = 26

It is not clear and certain that the JF-17B's are going to be Block-2 technology based. In my humble opinion all 26 will be more akin to Block-III avionics wise than Block-2. But that is my opinion.

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

It is not clear and certain that the JF-17B's are going to be Block-2 technology based. In my humble opinion all 26 will be more akin to Block-III avionics wise than Block-2. But that is my opinion.

Well, one is already flying in Myanmar colours and at least three out of four have been photographed in Pakistani colours. This is while Block-3 production has not started yet.

JF-17 Thunder 17-07

JF-17 Thunder 17-601

JF-17 Thunder 19-603

JF-17 Thunder 19-604

 

[PakFactor]

Besides dual seats and avionics I don’t see any structural changes or enlarged comes as some are claiming.

 

[StormBreaker]

Besides dual seats and avionics I don’t see any structural changes or enlarged comes as some are claiming.

When i watch the pic which shows the belly (as it’s in air), spine looks like CFTs which is not the case, just illusions