Major Changes Ahead on JF-17 Block-3

[Peaceful Civilian]

If there is a Block-4, then we might see serious airframe changes, probably in making the airframe lighter, possibly improving out-of-cockpit visibility and situational awareness, possibly new power-plant. For all intents and purposes, Block-4 could end up being a mostly different fighter, akin to F-16C vs. F-16A.

For block-4, i am expecting powerful engine , and few extra Ram coating with slightly change in airframe.

 

[mehedi44]

I read somewhere that Myanmar is buying some jf-17....Which block they are going to procure....and does the deal include ToT...

 

[Ahmed_Vohra]

I will support jf-17 when I see AESA radar and new airframe on it :/

 

[abdulbarijan]

My recollection is that first 50 are Block-1, next 50 Block-2, next 50 Block-3. And then for mid-life-update, Block-1 and Block-2 will be upgraded to Block-3. I don't there are any significant airframe changes to Block-1, 2 or 3, so the powerplant will remain as RD-93.

If there is a Block-4, then we might see serious airframe changes, probably in making the airframe lighter, possibly improving out-of-cockpit visibility and situational awareness, possibly new power-plant. For all intents and purposes, Block-4 could end up being a mostly different fighter, akin to F-16C vs. F-16A.

- Currently there is no program of Block 4 -- The Programs we have currently involve JF-17 B ( a 2 seat version) along with JF-17 Block III ... Most likely the JF-17's coming after that will be Block III standard ... (upgrades wise)

However, It has to be mentioned that we are the largest operaters of the F-7/J-7 fleet outside of PLAAF (180 odd), and the largest operators of the Mirage III/V of the world (around 60-70 odd aircrafts that underwent the Rose I/II/III upgrades) --
Hence, the final number of JF-17's will definitely be above the 150 mark, unless we end up getting more F-16's and a new high end platform...

-Block I & II will not be upgraded to Block III any time soon ... the standard will most likely be block II, sharing a few upgrades of the block III such as HMS and integration of new weaponry that is expected post 2018 ...

-As far as the new power plant goes, WS-13 does not seem to be ready, and we can't really afford delays in the JFT project ... the only real option is RD-93 MA, which will become available around 2018 .. so if we do end up choosing another engine it will be most likely an upgraded RD-93...

 

[PWFI]

Cheap and efficient

The block III won't be cheap with all these gadgets

 

[war&peace]

Cheap and efficient

Great if gets the job done and we can save some money and rather export a few and earn some money and invest in R&D improving it step by step until it becomes one of the best fighters in the world. That is why we should always favour indigenisation, ToT and making our own designs from the scratch and breaking the monopolies and dominations.

 

[Rank]

IMO JF17 is basically another Mehran in Pakistan... aglay 20 saal bhi iske shakal sorat asi he rahni hey bas agli pichli lightain change kartay raheengay lol

 

[war&peace]

IMO JF17 is basically another Mehran in Pakistan... aglay 20 saal bhi iske shakal sorat asi he rahni hey bas agli pichli lightain change kartay raheengay lol

And what is your education in aerodynamics?....Your comparison is meaningless,

1. first because JF-17 has not been around for 20 years
2. aerodynamics characteristics determine the shape of an airplane
3. have you seen another airplanes like Mirages, F-18, F-15. they all have the same shape.

 

[Pindi Boy]

• this change will make it a almost a new plane i don't think thats coming but he improvement mentioned in the article were discussion in pdf and other forum for many days which is definitely coming if PAF wants to increase its minimum credible defence. Rip PHOTOSHOP

this change may be possible . sir ap ki thought @MastanKhan

IMO JF17 is basically another Mehran in Pakistan... aglay 20 saal bhi iske shakal sorat asi he rahni hey bas agli pichli lightain change kartay raheengay lol

shakal achi na ho to baat achi kr liya kro

 

[war&peace]

shakal achi na ho to baat achi kr liya kro

Because he ignored the airplane design and aerodynamics characteristics. Comparing an airplane with a car is simply idiotic and shows signs of jealousy.

 

[Pindi Boy]

Because he is an ignorant/illiterate guy who know nothing about airplane design and aerodynamics. He most probably is from some indian slums and came here to troll.

may be an indian pretending to be a pakistani5

 

[sathya]

PDF has more updated news than this article..

 

[war&peace]

may be an indian pretending to be a pakistani5

Check his name stealth and then he is lying too as JF-17 Thunder is a beautiful fighter jet with iconic modern shape. JF-17 is a new aircraft so he is lying "20 yrs".....this is very typical of jealous and looser indian who have failed to produce LCA despite billions of dollar and foreign collaborations and so many decades of work for nothing. While JF-17 is already been updated to block-3 and also being exported to many countries.

PDF has more updated news than this article..

Link please. I want to read

 

[Pindi Boy]

the PAF needs 4 squadrons of F-16 Block 61 and two of F-16XL(lockheed martin must restart production line) and 5 squadrons of EFT with 4 of Gripen along with PN having six of Su-35 and Mig-35 each.. We also need to buy ten squadrons of J-10B and C along with replacing all Allouettes with NH-90 and Sea king with EH-101. For 5th gen we need to buy 15 squadrons of J-31 along with working with Turkey to buy ten squadrons of their TFX. AND 10 SQd of F 35

Finally we need 4 more Erieye and 6 more ZDK along with A-380 AEW doing JV with Belarus.

,many peoples cant understand that,they just stick to term that
"JFT is not meant for that"
It is total idiotic that India will field only Mig-21 against JFT,the truth is that India may never use them but instead they are just being used to maintain squadrons and flying hours.In any conflict (minus China),India would at least send 200+ 4+ gen fighters to attack what we have just 76 F-16 and 100 JFT now look what they have to do...
1)A2A. (F-16,JFT)
2)CAS. (F-16,JFT)
3)CAP. (F-16,JFT)
4)SEAD & DEAD.(JFT)
5)Bombing of strategics targets. (Nothing)
6)Deep strike Mission a.ka. DAS. (18 F-16 blk 52 what if they are lost)
7)Patrolling over sea lines. (F-16,JFT)
8)Escorting Anti-Submarine Aircraft.(No one can do this except j-11.jh-7 or Su-35)
Just calculate how much out of these Vital Missions 176 Aircraft will do.
-We have more AWACS to look on enemy and less Fighters to destroy enemy.
-With Small Radar System on JFT you cant expect 100% hit rate of Missiles launched from that against ships.
-JFT has 2 must Fuel tanks which have there own draw backs.

 

[sathya]

Link please. I want to read

JF-17 Thunder - Information Pool

PAF to induct JF17 Thunder Block III in 2016

Major Changes Ahead on JF-17 Block-3 | Page 3

Pakistan looks to Block 3 variant of JF-17