JF-17 Thunder Multirole Fighter [Thread 7]

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And people say that Thunder is not so maneuverable

 

[ghazi52]

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JF-17 Thunder taxing down the runway during Anatolian Eagle at Konya, Turkey.

 

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[NooriNuth]

Those vespa scooter landing lights gives it away.
Not Block 3

 

[musaji]

Those vespa scooter landing lights gives it away.
Not Block 3

He never said it was one.

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

Many can - the Python 5 and ASRAAM can actually see the outline of the aircraft so they are near unbeatable. I am not sure about the PL-10z

Could NBVR be the next-gen WVR solution?

Basically, the idea is that you'd have a missile that's flexible enough in range, maneuvering, and targeting (i.e., using two of IIR, ARH, and EO) for use at any practically useful range.

Granted, it's not the "longest stick," but it's can be more useful at long-range than a pure HOBS AAM, but equally effective as a HOBS AAM in WVR.

The vision could be that you fit the fighter with the 'LR-AAM' (e.g., ramjet-powered) for maximum reach, supplemented 'NBVR AAM' for various range thresholds under the initial umbrella. The NBVR won't cost you the range for the HOBS benefits.

 

[ghazi52]

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It's not always the best that wins, it's the one that never gives up!

 

[CombatSurgeon]

Could NBVR be the next-gen WVR solution?

Basically, the idea is that you'd have a missile that's flexible enough in range, maneuvering, and targeting (i.e., using two of IIR, ARH, and EO) for use at any practically useful range.

Granted, it's not the "longest stick," but it's can be more useful at long-range than a pure HOBS AAM, but equally effective as a HOBS AAM in WVR.

The vision could be that you fit the fighter with the 'LR-AAM' (e.g., ramjet-powered) for maximum reach, supplemented 'NBVR AAM' for various range thresholds under the initial umbrella. The NBVR won't cost you the range for the HOBS benefits.

Sir, isn't MICA-IR in that class? With a range over 60km, TVC and a wide FOV ImIR seeker. BTW, Mirage pilots in PAF used to love the older Magic missile. Some even preferred it over the Sidewinder, for its accuracy and hit probability.

 

[Imran Javed Khan]

Meanwhile when you know your self-protection suite is lousy and can't be depended upon to protect you from Western air defense systems, so you turn to spiritual help instead ...View attachment 907887

Someone brought a samosa to a coconut party.

 

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[ghazi52]

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[ghazi52]

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