JF-17 Thunder Multirole Fighter [Thread 4]

[Mughal-Prince]

This is not a JF17 cockpit. I think it is JL 9.

Possibly J10

 

[abaseen99]

FC-1/JF-17 Thunder Dragon/Thunder
Revealed in 1995 as the successor of the cancelled Sino-US Super-7 project, FC-1 (Fighter China-1, max TO weight 12,104kg, max speed 1.8M, ceiling 18,000m, max weapon load 3,900kg, ferry range 3,000km, combat radius 1,200km, max g load +8.5) is being developed by CAC/611 Institute (with some technical assistance from Russian Mikoyan OKB) as a "medium tech", light weight fighter/ground attack aircraft carrying a relatively cheap price tag (~$20m). As a fighter designed for export, its main customer is expected to be Pakistan who also shares 50% of the total cost (around $150m). It may also compete with second-hand F-16s to seize the market created by the retirement of Mig-21s, Mirage III and F-5s. Powered by a Russian RD-93 turbofan (upgraded RD-33), it might also be powered by a locally produced WS-13 Taishan if it ever enters the service with PLAAF. An IFR probe may be installed in the future. The A-6 style "V" shaped air-intakes are believed to provide smooth air flow to the engine at high AoA. The fire control radar is thought to be a Chinese KLJ-7 X-band multi-functional PD radar in the initial batches of 8, then subsequently switched to KLJ-10 with a better performance (track 10 engage 2, look-up range 75km, look-down range 45km for RCS=3m2). An European high performance radar (e.g. Italian Vixen 1000ES AESA) has been planned in later batches. Other electronics include an NVG compatible glass cockpit with 3 8"x6" color MFDs, HOTAS, AIFF, 1553B databus and INS/GPS. Weapon load includes both short (PL-5E/PL-9C/AIM-9M) and medium-range AAMs (SD-10), LGBs (LT-2/GBU-16), GPS/INS guided bombs (LS-6) and laser designating pod (WMD-7) can also be carried for ground attack missions, C-802A AShM for anti-ship missions. For self-protection purpose a KG300G ECM pod can be carried. The development schedule of FC-1 was was repeatedly delayed caused by various problems, such as lack of funding, the reluctance of western countries to supply advanced avionics, as well as the revised specifications set by PAF to counter the threat from India's LCAs. These specifications included a true BVR attack capability with active radar guided medium-range AAMs (SD-10). However, FC-1's prospect in the domestic market was not very promising, as PLAAF had largely committed to the more advanced J-10 as its new generation fighter along with J-11 and was reluctant to take a large number of FC-1s due to its less advanced design and a Russian engine. After lenghty negotiations, Pakistani government finally signed the contract with CATIC and CAC/611 in 1999 and gave the "go ahead" order to the much delayed project. The develpment was further accelarated after PAF recommitted the project and confirmed FC-1's techincal specifications in detail in February 2001. A full-scale mock-up was quickly constructed. A total of 6 prototypes (01-06) would have been built at CAC. The 01 prototype rolled down the assembly line on May 31, 2003 with two samll wing fences. Its maiden flight took place on August 25, 2003. The 03 prototype first flew on April 9, 2004 without the two small wing fences. The 04 prototype was expected to fly by the end of 2005 with full suite of avionics but this was delayed until April 2006 due to several structural modifications. They include new diverterless supersonic inlets (DSI/Bump) similar to those of American F-35 to reduce weight and achieve better performance. A large rectangular-shaped fairing is installed on top of the vertial tailfin which may house ECM equipment. Its flight control includes a Type 634 quadruplex digital FBW in pitch axis and a duplex analog FBW in roll axis. A UV band MAWS has been installed at the root of the vertical tailfin to provide rear hemisphere coverage. Two enlarged F/A-18 style LEX are thought to offer higher AOA as well. The first flight of 04 prototype took place on April 28, 2006, and 06 prototype on September 10, 2006. The first two preproduction JF-17s (Joint Fighter-17, 00 batch/07-101 & 102) were delivered to Pakistan on March 2, 2007, with the nose-tip pitot tube removed. The 01 batch of 6 JF-17s (08-103 -- 08-108) were delivered between March and April 2008. The contract for PAF to acquire 42 JF-17s (mostly assembled by PAC) was singed on March 7, 2009. The first two (09-109 & 110) have been built by CAC. The first JF-17 (09-111) in the batch of 4 assembled by PAC rolled out on November 23, 2009. Besides Pakistan, several Asian and African countries also expressed interest in FC-1, including Egypt, Bangladesh, Iran, Sri Lanka and Azerbaijan. A two-seat trainer version and a single-seat ground attack version have been proposed as well. Recent news (October 2008) suggested that PLAAF might acquire some FC-1s (dubbed J-9?) as a low-cost light figher/attack aircraft to replace its obsolete J-7s and Q-5s but it has not been confirmed. FC-1 passed bomb and fuel tank integration/release tests in March 2009. The aircraft also passed design appraisal in December 2009. It was reported that Egypt was negotiating with Pakistan in order to locally assemble 48 FC-1s. The latest news indicated that the first taxi test of FC-1 powered by an indigenous WS-13 took place on March 18, 2010.

 

[abaseen99]

 

[TaimiKhan]

Abaseen99, by posting so many old pictures of JF-17 and already posted and read articles, you have made a mess out of this thread. The shine of this thread has been lost, thanks to your contribution.

Can you kindly stop this nonsense or should we take some action ??

 

[Mani2020]

abaseen99 is getting ready for yet another suspension ,last time i stop him he got emotional and after two days got suspended and now again looking a strong contender for it again

 

[Manticore]

abaseen99 trust me, bro-- 99% of your posts and pics have already been posted multiple times--- as i do appreciate your zeal , but i would recomend you to go through the threads first , to see what has already been posted----

the thread, jf17 information pool might help you in the jf17 regard
http://www.defence.pk/forums/jf-17-thunder/71435-jf-17-thunder-information-pool.html


before posting an article, google the first sentence and see if its already posted here!

most members dont have a fast internet connection and cant even load the pages, courtesy of your numerous pics

most of your articles are so outdated , that they are practically confusing/contradicting the present state of affairs

 

[agentny17]

I hope Egypt obtain this beauty, it is a real pride for you guys. I hope all the Muslim nations support this project(Finacially), and i bet in no times, more advanced Jets would be produced, and then we(Muslims) won't depend on others to help us, or give us chairty.

I want to say that i am very proud of our Pakistani brothers, you guys along with Turkey, Iran, and Egypy(My HomeLand) give me hope that some Muslims nations are moving forward.

Love & Respect from and Egyptian

 

[houshanghai]

jf17's Pakistan and chinese engineers in PAC

 

[fatman17]

Sri Lanka Evaluating Next Generation Fighter Aircraft

An authoritative source from the Sir Lanka Air Force told Kanwa in Singapore that they are actively evaluating MiG29 and JF17 fighters. Sri Lanka hopes to purchase a batch of new fighter aircraft, and right now it is in assessment stage.

(For full story, please refer to October 2010 issue of Kanwa Asian Defence.)

 

[Tempest II]

Sri Lanka Evaluating Next Generation Fighter Aircraft

An authoritative source from the Sir Lanka Air Force told Kanwa in Singapore that they are actively evaluating MiG29 and JF17 fighters. Sri Lanka hopes to purchase a batch of new fighter aircraft, and right now it is in assessment stage.

(For full story, please refer to October 2010 issue of Kanwa Asian Defence.)

Sri Lanka was very close getting some Fulcrums a few years ago and they postponed because the war took a different turn and I believe the money was need for some major disaster relief.

 

[farhan_9909]

All sri lankan fighters are single engine and maintanance of Twin engine fighter is expensive..

one more advantage to them..if they order in large numbers they can get TOT and also on soft loans.

 

[Bossman]

All sri lankan fighters are single engine and maintanance of Twin engine fighter is expensive..

one more advantage to them..if they order in large numbers they can get TOT and also on soft loans.

They will not buy more than a squadron so no need or even viability for TOT not even depot level maintenance.

 

[jupiter2007]

JF-17 with AESA Radar

 

[rolandzhangt]

发这个帖子是为了把中国的4代机的图片发上来
Pls webmaster forgive me!

 

[abaseen99]

abaseen99 is getting ready for yet another suspension ,last time i stop him he got emotional and after two days got suspended and now again looking a strong contender for it again

mr taimi khan is our teacher he can advise us but why are you taking part in mischieves.