JF-17B Updates, News & Discussion

[Hallian_Khan]

PAF inducts 14 dual-seat JF-17 aircrafts to its fleet
Major progress made in air defense as the production of state-of-the-art JF-17 Thunder Block 3 also begins

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) marked a major progress in its national air defense arsenal as it announced beginning the production of the state-of-the-art JF-17 Thunder Block 3 fighter jets, while also acquiring 14 dual-seat JF-17 aircraft.
According to reports, the JF-17 Thunder Block 3 of the PAF will be operational with a new radar ,and will be better than the Raphael aircraft acquired by India.
At the same time, 14 dual-seat aircraft, manufactured with Pak-China cooperation were also handed over to the PAF. These will also be used for trainings.
Speaking during the induction ceremony, Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong said that China congratulates Pakistan for the 17th Block-II Dual Seat joining its air defense fleet.
“Pakistan Air Force Block III is a very important project,” he said, adding “Cooperation in defense production is an example of our friendship.”
Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan also informed of the inclusion of the dual-seat JF-17 aircraft in the air force's fleet.
The air chief thanked China for helping Pakistan in achieving this milestone.
Despite its meager defense budget, Pakistan's Kamra Complex has delivered more than 100 home-made JF-17 Block One and Block Two aircraft to the Pakistan Air Force since November 2009.
In the recent Pak-India tensions, this aircraft played an important role in the national defense by shooting down two superior Indian technology aircraft along the Line of Control (LoC).

PAF inducts 14 dual-seat JF-17 aircraft into its fleet | The Express Tribune

Major progress made in air defense as production of state-of-the-art JF-17 Thunder Block 3 also begins

tribune.com.pk

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[Arsalan]

From ARY NEWS:

 

[Path-Finder]

Pakistan Air force is set to induct its first batch of JF-17 Bravo (dual seat variant) today.

In a ceremony held in Kamra PAF officially inducts the dual seat variant of home grown JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft. These aircraft (12 or 14??) are to be inducted in PAF no 18 squadron, Sharpshooters

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In other equally important development, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan also officially announced the start of production of the newest and the latest block of the fighter aircraft project, Jf-17 Block III. The Blk-III is to be equipped with latest AESA radar and is most likely going to feature at least one extra hard point for mission pod. The Blk-III production at Kamra marks the most important step towards self reliance. Blk-III one inducted and mature are expected to be the latest fighter aircraft in PAF fleet along side F-16 Blk 52

PAF inducts 14 dual-seat JF-17 aircrafts to its fleet
Major progress made in air defense as the production of state-of-the-art JF-17 Thunder Block 3 also begins

The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) marked a major progress in its national air defense arsenal as it announced beginning the production of the state-of-the-art JF-17 Thunder Block 3 fighter jets, while also acquiring 14 dual-seat JF-17 aircraft.
According to reports, the JF-17 Thunder Block 3 of the PAF will be operational with a new radar ,and will be better than the Raphael aircraft acquired by India.
At the same time, 14 dual-seat aircraft, manufactured with Pak-China cooperation were also handed over to the PAF. These will also be used for trainings.
Speaking during the induction ceremony, Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong said that China congratulates Pakistan for the 17th Block-II Dual Seat joining its air defense fleet.
“Pakistan Air Force Block III is a very important project,” he said, adding “Cooperation in defense production is an example of our friendship.”
Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan also informed of the inclusion of the dual-seat JF-17 aircraft in the air force's fleet.
The air chief thanked China for helping Pakistan in achieving this milestone.
Despite its meager defense budget, Pakistan's Kamra Complex has delivered more than 100 home-made JF-17 Block One and Block Two aircraft to the Pakistan Air Force since November 2009.
In the recent Pak-India tensions, this aircraft played an important role in the national defense by shooting down two superior Indian technology aircraft along the Line of Control (LoC).

PAF inducts 14 dual-seat JF-17 aircraft into its fleet | The Express Tribune

Major progress made in air defense as production of state-of-the-art JF-17 Thunder Block 3 also begins

tribune.com.pk

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[hussain0216]

How many total do we have now?

Is it around the 130 mark?

 

[RIP Pak LAW]

Should build atleast 2 squadrons more of single seater Jf-17 block 2.

why not save that money for block 3s. Quality matters not the quantity.

 

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[Metal 0-1]

Nose size is different in both these pictures. so probably the fat nose are the one's quipped with AESA radar?

First picture is shrinked so that's why nose is looking fat.

AESA is coming with Blk-3

 

[ziaulislam]

Should build atleast 2 squadrons more of single seater Jf-17 block 2.

Why?
If they are going to start with block3 soon
Any info out during this cermony on block3

 

[Path-Finder]

@Deino

 

[Muhammad Omar]

So with these 14 inductions PAF now has 22 JF-17B in the inventory I guess

 

[Muhammad Omar]

 

[Salman Baig]

AESA is coming with Blk-3

I heard AESA was fitted in BLK 2B for testing. That news that china handed over to Pakistan might be a clue that they might be equipped with AESA.

 

[RealNapster]

why not save that money for block 3s. Quality matters not the quantity.

Why?
If they are going to start with block3 soon
Any info out during this cermony on block3

Purchasing price/manufacturing cost, and operation/maintancence cost of block 3 will be more than block 2 that's for sure. Plus, we also need numbers.

 

[Amavous]

So production run for the year 2020 should be

14 JF-17B for PAF + 2 JF-17 Block III + 3 JF-17 Nigerian Air force = 19 Aircraft in Total

 

[Nasr]

The production model JF-17B Thunders display a distinct feature on its air frame that is also visible on the Nigerian JF-17s. The IFR fairing is located on the starboard side of the air frame. The manufacturing quality, at least visibly, looks impeccable. I wonder whether this IFR fairing would be incorporated on the Block-l Thunders?