JF-17 Block III Model Presented To The Participants

[Foxtrot Delta]

Not necessarily true. Even if it was there are other things that probably give the JF17 a larger RCS, such as its airframe being primarily constructed of aluminium

He is right, Jf 17 has a significantly smaller RC as compared to f-16 block 52

 

[MastanKhan]

Not necessarily true. Even if it was there are other things that probably give the JF17 a larger RCS, such as its airframe being primarily constructed of aluminium

Hi,

And what is the F16 air frame constructed of---?

 

[Akh1112]

Hi,

And what is the F16 air frame constructed of---?

Aviation Aluminium, Steel, Composites, and Titanium. The upper and lower layer of the skin is composed of carbon composites. The F-16 has an estimated RCS of 3.0-5.0 m^2. There isnt much info on the RCS of the thunder but it is commonly believed to be greater.

He is right, Jf 17 has a significantly smaller RC as compared to f-16 block 52

Source?

 

[MastanKhan]

Aviation Aluminium, Steel, Composites, and Titanium. The upper and lower layer of the skin is composed of carbon composites. The F-16 has an estimated RCS of 3.0-5.0 m^2. There isnt much info on the RCS of the thunder but it is commonly believed to be greater.


Source?

Hi,

What is the steel for---? Where is it used---?

 

[Akh1112]

Hi,

What is the steel for---?

Supposedly structural parts.

 

[MastanKhan]

Supposedly structural parts.

Hi,

Supposedly in the landing gears---.

 

[GumNaam]

Aviation Aluminium, Steel, Composites, and Titanium. The upper and lower layer of the skin is composed of carbon composites. The F-16 has an estimated RCS of 3.0-5.0 m^2. There isnt much info on the RCS of the thunder but it is commonly believed to be greater.


Source?

At 100km, the rcs of both is roughly the same.

 

[Akh1112]

At 100km, the rcs of both is roughly the same.

Got any sources? I cant find a thing about the JF-17. I know it can detect an RCS of 5M^2 at 100km.

 

[GumNaam]

Got any sources? I cant find a thing about the JF-17. I know it can detect an RCS of 5M^2 at 100km.

I've only heard that from a number of members here who have proven and reliable insider sources, so just regurgitating what I've read from them...

 

[Arsalan Tauseef]

 

[Arsalan Tauseef]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1210853961948745731

 

[denel]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1210853961948745731

Looks no different from jf-17 b2 externally.

 

[Ultima Thule]

Looks no different from jf-17 b2 externally.

few have longer/thinner nose/ slight change in air intake position, extra cooling intakes at the base of vertical and new extra EW equipment at the top of vertical tail/fewer pitot heads/new equipment on spine

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

A Source tells me that this is the Model of JF-17 Block-3 that was presented to the PAF Air chief and other dignitaries who attended to witness the first flight of the type earlier this month.

So, what does the above mean compared to what has actually transpired today?

Are the Bravos going to be a mixture of Block-2 and Block-3?

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

So, what does the above mean compared to what has actually transpired today?

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Are the Bravos going to be a mixture of Block-2 and Block-3?

Thats a Twin seater B variant.