Latest JF-17 Block -2 with IFR probe

[Zain Malik]

Albeit the source says, it's the latest one to come off the production lines, none the less, check out the image below of the JF-17 under ''AVIC'' watermark. the nose cone certainly doesn't appear round, the black mark painted on mid-nose section makes it even more obvious. @Oscar, @HRK @Tipu7

Well as I can see That's the Reflection and shining of light on the nose...Black Mark is some thing wonder....

 

[HRK]

Albeit the source says, it's the latest one to come off the production lines, none the less, check out the image below of the JF-17 under ''AVIC'' watermark. the nose cone certainly doesn't appear round, the black mark painted on mid-nose section makes it even more obvious. @Oscar, @HRK @Tipu7

illusion due to light reflection ....

 

[Abba_Dabba_Jabba]

Is this a mid term update carried out on Block-2 ? or they are testing it for Block-3 ?

 

[muhammadali233]

Is this a mid term update carried out on Block-2 ? or they are testing it for Block-3 ?

25th aircraft onwards in block 2 have IFR probes fitted.Block 3 is on papers till now.

 

[Abba_Dabba_Jabba]

25th aircraft onwards in block 2 have IFR probes fitted.Block 3 is on papers till now.

Good, Air force top brass didn't waited for the block-3 to install the IFR.

 

[Muhammad Omar]

You mean it remained parked in the same place for the duration.
The 229 seems to have an extended black panel.

May be yes

 

[The Eagle]

Good, Air force top brass didn't waited for the block-3 to install the IFR.

IFR was already planned for block-II and the same was told by top brass, makes no sense to wait for Block-III.

 

[Abba_Dabba_Jabba]

IFR was already planned for block-II and the same was told by top brass, makes no sense to wait for Block-III.

But don't you think that will actually change the specification of Block-2 in between the manufacturing cycle and there will be difficulty in manufacturing the sub-parts for the manufacturing companies ?

 

[The Eagle]

But don't you think that will actually change the specification of Block-2 in between the manufacturing cycle and there will be difficulty in manufacturing the sub-parts for the manufacturing companies ?

Well my thoughts wouldn't matter whereby professionals are doing the best. Such up-grade was planned as done so no difficulties, in short, the design was of that purpose as wouldn't take much time even to install it, likely retrofitted. So the prob will installed from 29th onward however, the same can be installed on the plans as even the Block-Is would be upgraded to Block-II standard.

 

[HAIDER]

Here is enlargement....exam it

I think its some kind of shade...

 

[Tipu7]

Nose Look like this (minus IRST)

Here is enlargement....exam it

View attachment 323373

I think its some kind of shade...

Albeit the source says, it's the latest one to come off the production lines, none the less, check out the image below of the JF-17 under ''AVIC'' watermark. the nose cone certainly doesn't appear round, the black mark painted on mid-nose section makes it even more obvious. @Oscar, @HRK @Tipu7

 

[thrilainmanila]

Here is enlargement....exam it

View attachment 323373

I think its some kind of shade...

whats the big deal about this?

 

[SQ8]

Albeit the source says, it's the latest one to come off the production lines, none the less, check out the image below of the JF-17 under ''AVIC'' watermark. the nose cone certainly doesn't appear round, the black mark painted on mid-nose section makes it even more obvious. @Oscar, @HRK @Tipu7

The sun is reflecting off it. The nose will remain as round as it is now throughout Block-II

 

[RAMPAGE]

throughout Block-II

So you think Block-III's nose will indeed be redesigned to fit in the AESA? But then they won't be able to apply that upgrade on its predecessor blocks.

@Oscar

Ok, You mentioned some solution to the space issue found back in 2011. Mind sharing it with us?

 

[HAIDER]

whats the big deal about this?

It was big deal, not anymore.