The radar in this picture is not KLJ-7, rather Thales RC-400
This shall be KLJ-7 radar picture...
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The radar in this picture is not KLJ-7, rather Thales RC-400
Also it is totally a figment of imagination on the part of some that Mirages were sacrifised so we could buy more F-16s. Fact is that F-16s were already part of PAF when the Mirages were first discussed. I can vouch for that as I went to Pakistan working as member of the F-16 team for General Dynamics Corporation
Brothers, there have been fresh rumors about JF-17 and its weapons. I am not sure if they are true but rumors from certain sources have proved to be true in the past.
1. All SD-10A missiles will be upgraded to SD-10B standard
2. PAF has also received some SD-10B
3. Additional SD-10B will be delivered after PLAAF receives them
4. SD-10B version has key R&D inputs from PAF
5. Block-II will receive a new radar, and all earlier versions will be upgraded with this new radar. Current radar may not be able to support SD-10B which PAF has decided to use as standard weapon.
6. New radar willmay be equipped with a rotating plate(Swash plate) Could it be an AESA similar to Sweedish Gripen NG radar
7. The new radar will be a true and completely multi-functional
8. Small Diameter Bombs are being tested by FC-1 06 for use on JF-17 currently
9. PAC Kamra is expanding and will be able to meet maximum production
We heard about the optical pod being tested but PAC/CAC were actually testing the new fiber optic(4 wires) harness. This not only reduces the weight but replaces the fly by wire with a fly by light technology with electrical/optical conversion at each end i.e. FCC computer and to the ailerons on the wings. The electrical-optical conversion in the signal line uses systems produced by Hub Defense Photonics Group of South Plainfield, NJ . Each concentrator can condense thousands of double-circuit signals in a single optical bus. FBL technology offers significant savings in weight and safer fly-by-wire systems. The system streamlines a bulky cable assembly in only four fiber optic cables. The fiber optic harness transmits a signal for more redundant system integrity and security. A fly-by-wire require additional harness to achieve the same level of security.
By the way, there are rumors that a block-2 JF-17 PT-08 is already flying in China
I heard about J-20 using Fly by Light controls but CAC/PAC continue to surprise me. Thanks for sharingpost by sir pshamim
post by sir pshamim
The long awaited Chap 6 and 7 are uploaded. The last Chapter will have lots of digital art(of JF-17 carrying Ra'ad, H-2/4, MAR-1, C-802 etc), cut-away drawings and some original pictures of JF-17 carrying with armoury. Finally, InshAllah PDFs of these all separate chapters will be uploaded
Chapter 6 : JF-17 Thunder’s Threat warning system, tail housing & drogue chute
Chapter 7 : JF-17 Thunder’s Landing Gears, Engine, Air Brakes and Horizontal Stabilizers
Recent unveiling of the a new optical pod mounted on JF-17/FC-1 points toreplacement of WMD-7 optical pod in Block-2.
Current JF-17 uses two pods, the optical WMD-7 and KG-300G electronic jamming pod. Unlikely that PAF will carry two optical pods JF-17 simultaneously. WMD-7 is said to have a single optical system while the new pod is rumored to have two optical windows. No further infomation is available.
Pervaiz Shamim Sahib again
Recent unveiling of the a new optical pod mounted on JF-17/FC-1 points toreplacement of WMD-7 optical pod in Block-2.
Current JF-17 uses two pods, the optical WMD-7 and KG-300G electronic jamming pod. Unlikely that PAF will carry two optical pods JF-17 simultaneously. WMD-7 is said to have a single optical system while the new pod is rumored to have two optical windows. No further infomation is available.
What is an optical window?
What is an optical window?
http://www.f-16.net/modules/Gallery...2_GALLERYSID=d4242159909eb3e41fe164b4bed9d6e8
Close-up of the AN/AAQ-14 Targeting pod on the 5R station of an Aviano (31st FW) F-16CG on the ramp at Florennes during TLP 97-3. The large orange window is the FliR, the smaller yellow one the laser. (F-16.net Photo)
http://www.f-16.net/f-16_armament_article2.html
where's that thanks button ....I could find it on ur postClear sheet of glass or other transparent material covering the "lens" of the sensor.