JF-17 Thunder Multirole Fighter [Thread 7]

[Thorough Pro]

just different colour on different panels

Compare the zoomed in look:

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The green panel forms a sharper angle with the upper part, and has a sleeker shape. It needs a bit of focus, and yes image quality could skew my perception. Give me a second pair of eyes.

 

[HRK]

That's Block 3A I believe. Note the tail.

Yes you are right

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3P-10

 

[PakFactor]

Yes you are right

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3P-10
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Nice screen grab for me it’s first time seeing the DSI without any surface panels.

 

[HRK]

3P-03 near completion

 

[CriticalThought]

Alright, let's settle this once and for all. Behind the green areas, fuel sealant has been used. In the aft section, these obviously contain fuel. But in the front of the aircraft, there is one single refueling pipe which brings fuel to the aft section. This is NOT a fuel storage area. Let's NOT debate this any further.

 

[Akh1112]

we’re worrying about less important things, seems like B3 has been pushed into full production??? i was anticipating a two airframe roll out like the original plan, but now we’ve got more?

 

[HRK]

Last Dual Seater 2P-80B

 

[SQ8]

Alright, let's settle this once and for all. Behind the green areas, fuel sealant has been used. In the aft section, these obviously contain fuel. But in the front of the aircraft, there is one single refueling pipe which brings fuel to the aft section. This is NOT a fuel storage area. Let's NOT debate this any further.

As I highlighted earlier - one just has to look at what brings the green and yellow colors in that coating and their associated purpose.

 

[messiach]

Patience dr watson - patience.

The only one who's again in insulting is you, but what else shall I expect ... as such shall we bet?

The one who's wrong posts an open apology here in this thread and @Dazzleris our referee?
I repeat my bet and claim, there is nothing different, there is not even a LO nose available, it is just a standard JF-17 radome and you are simply wrong and too cowardly to admit it.

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[Aesterix]

That's Block 3A I believe. Note the tail.

Yes,
Cockpit too small for twin seater B.

 

[MastanKhan]

Patience dr watson - patience.

@messiach,

This guy is an internet spy. He intentionally instigates and insults members to leak out information---. Be careful in talking to him.

 

[messiach]

I keep on instigating them to do some research to bring out some useful debate, but looks like they are all school kids. I am here for a shortwhile.

@messiach,

This guy is an internet spy. He intentionally instigates and insults members to leak out information---. Be careful in talking to him.

 

[M.AsfandYar]

3P-03 near completion

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That will still take a month or 2

 

[DJ_Viper]

So @Iron Shrappenel posted this in another thread. Notice how the green panel is completely smooth, surrounded by many joins and rivets. If this panel has been increased in size, then first of all the smoothness is an indicator of composites. And second, that has an effect on radar signature. @Akh1112

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There is no radar absorbing material or "super skin" used here. These are aluminum based or at best, strengthened Carbon fiber pieces with green paint on them. On a Radar friendly airframe, putting a few feet worth of material to reduce a few feet's radar cross section makes no logical sense. This airframe will need to be redesigned to reduce it's cross section. It's smaller size certainly helps it.

 

[CriticalThought]

There is no radar absorbing material or "super skin" used here. These are aluminum based or at best, strengthened Carbon fiber pieces with green paint on them. On a Radar friendly airframe, putting a few feet worth of material to reduce a few feet's radar cross section makes no logical sense. This airframe will need to be redesigned to reduce it's cross section. It's smaller size certainly helps it.

You are supremely misinformed. First of all, the right selection of composite material can bring down radar signature without the need of any RAM coating. If this fact is lost upon you, then go waste your time somewhere else.

And then you show even more immaturity in not realizing the value of reducing the nose radar signature. Targeted reduction of radar signature is common place in today's aircrafts. Especially the nose section which plays a role in the initial merge. Please actually learn something.