JF-17 Thunder Multirole Fighter [Thread 7]

[GumNaam]

CFT's have much less drag than the under-hung external tanks, besides CFT's don't necessarily have to be mounted above the wings, they can be designed for any suitable place that results in least aerodynamic disturbances. We used under belly "Gondola" on Migs in 70's/80's for additional fuel

Yes I remember those on the F6 fighters...like this one:

 

[khanasifm]

Yes I remember those on the F6 fighters...like this one:
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Cft would require some analysis, modelling, wing tunnel testing , actual testing i.e.
$$$$ the big question is is someone asking and paying for it ??

 

[Dazzler]

 

[Akasa]

Are there any plans to build an extended-range variant of the Ra'ad for the JF-17?

 

[Dazzler]

Are there any plans to build an extended-range variant of the Ra'ad for the JF-17?

Raad1(350km) and 2 (550 km) have been integrated and will be mounted on it.

 

[Tempest II]

Raad1(350km) and 2 (550 km) have been integrated and will be mounted on it.

How does the Raad compare on size to the GB-500C, and the other big munitions shown there?

 

[Dazzler]

How does the Raad compare on size to the GB-500C, and the other big munitions shown there?

Raad may be slightly longer than GB-500C but the latter may be a little wider. Similar dimensions for both.

 

[Akasa]

Raad1(350km) and 2 (550 km) have been integrated and will be mounted on it.

Thanks, has the Ra'ad-2 been tested?

 

[Maxpane]

 

[LKJ86]

 

[Kompromat]

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PAF guy flying with the Chinese demo team?

 

[Maxpane]

Just got from weibo article

 

[denel]

Thanks, has the Ra'ad-2 been tested?

Integration and testing a launch are different; friend. There is no clearance to mount raad vs Mirages which have a larger clearance.

 

[Maxpane]

PAF guy flying with the Chinese demo team?

This badge to remember chinese female pilot whose jet crashed.

 

[LKJ86]