New Missile Systems for JF-17 Thunder

[tahir195]

The evolution of Pak-China joint venture in military aviation, JF-17 Thunder, continues as two new missile systems made their debut at Paris Air Show where PAF also secured very first export order for Thunder. It seems that latest additions to the arsenal of JF-17 Thunder are focused on enhancing the strike capabilities of this fighter jet. Both these missiles system made their first appearances at Paris Air Show 2015 where JF-17 Thunder made its very first appearance.

First weapon system is the C-705KD missile which is an IIR/TV-guided air launched ground-attack version of C-705 that was revealed at the 2012 Zhuhai airshow. C-705 is a planer wing derivative of the C-701/704 Family which are similar in general outlook and performance to French Exocet family, available with a range of active radar seekers and electro-optical terminal seekers.C-705 has a range of A Pakistani source said up to four C-705KDs could be carried by the JF-17. Before Pakistan, the Indonesian Navy has equipped its newly developed Sampari-class KCR-60M-class missile attack craft with C-705 anti-ship missiles as well.
The second new weapon displayed with the JF-17 for the first time is the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) CM-102 anti-radiation missile. It was first revealed at the 2014 Zhuhai show, it has an advertised range of 100 km. A Pakistani source noted that other versions could have 50% to 70% further range. Prbably, this version would be the one which Pakistan will get as PAF already has a anti-radiation weapon with 100 KM range i.e. Brazilian MAR-1 which reportedly has been integrated with the PAF's Thunders aircraft already.

According to well placed sources, a new AESA radar is under development in China right now for planned Block-III configuration of Thunder fighter jet. Once completed, a new wave of Chinese missile integration with Thunder would be seen. This would possibly include new generation WVR and BVR weapons.

ANALYSIS:

The growing strike capabilities of JF-17 Thunder clearly shows the prevailing strategic thinking of PAF and inclusion of Thunder in Pakistan Navy's aviation wing. PAF considers growing Indian maritime capabilities a serious threat and JF-17 in Pakistan Navy is considering deployment of air power as a counter strategy in which, along with other aerial platforms, JF-17 Thunder would play a critical role. This assertion is further endorsed by the fact that earlier, C-803 anti-ship cruise missile have also been integrated onto Thunders. It looks like, PAF/PN would deploy JF-17 Thunder in air sea battle in split roles. PAF escorting PN fighters carrying anti-ship payloads.

 

[Sulman Badshah]

These missile isn't displayed with JF17 at first time

these were displayed at recent Zhuhai airshow along with GB6 and guided rockets

 

[salarsikander]

The evolution of Pak-China joint venture in military aviation, JF-17 Thunder, continues as two new missile systems made their debut at Paris Air Show where PAF also secured very first export order for Thunder. It seems that latest additions to the arsenal of JF-17 Thunder are focused on enhancing the strike capabilities of this fighter jet. Both these missiles system made their first appearances at Paris Air Show 2015 where JF-17 Thunder made its very first appearance.

First weapon system is the C-705KD missile which is an IIR/TV-guided air launched ground-attack version of C-705 that was revealed at the 2012 Zhuhai airshow. C-705 is a planer wing derivative of the C-701/704 Family which are similar in general outlook and performance to French Exocet family, available with a range of active radar seekers and electro-optical terminal seekers.C-705 has a range of A Pakistani source said up to four C-705KDs could be carried by the JF-17. Before Pakistan, the Indonesian Navy has equipped its newly developed Sampari-class KCR-60M-class missile attack craft with C-705 anti-ship missiles as well.
The second new weapon displayed with the JF-17 for the first time is the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) CM-102 anti-radiation missile. It was first revealed at the 2014 Zhuhai show, it has an advertised range of 100 km. A Pakistani source noted that other versions could have 50% to 70% further range. Prbably, this version would be the one which Pakistan will get as PAF already has a anti-radiation weapon with 100 KM range i.e. Brazilian MAR-1 which reportedly has been integrated with the PAF's Thunders aircraft already.

According to well placed sources, a new AESA radar is under development in China right now for planned Block-III configuration of Thunder fighter jet. Once completed, a new wave of Chinese missile integration with Thunder would be seen. This would possibly include new generation WVR and BVR weapons.

ANALYSIS:

The growing strike capabilities of JF-17 Thunder clearly shows the prevailing strategic thinking of PAF and inclusion of Thunder in Pakistan Navy's aviation wing. PAF considers growing Indian maritime capabilities a serious threat and JF-17 in Pakistan Navy is considering deployment of air power as a counter strategy in which, along with other aerial platforms, JF-17 Thunder would play a critical role. This assertion is further endorsed by the fact that earlier, C-803 anti-ship cruise missile have also been integrated onto Thunders. It looks like, PAF/PN would deploy JF-17 Thunder in air sea battle in split roles. PAF escorting PN fighters carrying anti-ship payloads.

Hi,

A friendly advice, whenever you post news such as this one, please do share its sources, otherwise it just becomes another wild speculation and trust me we have had tonnes and tonnes of discussion on something that wasnt even planned.

It is hoped that this advice will be taken in light mood and not as direct attack or insult

Good day ahead

 

[tahir195]

Hi,
A friendly advice, whenever you post news such as this one,, please do share its sources, otherwise it just become another wild speculation and trust we have had tonnes and tonnes of discussion on something that wasnt even planned.

It is hoped that this advice will be taken in light mood and not as dirfect attack or insult

Good day ahead

Next time i'ill post source too bro
Thanks for advice

 

[[Bregs]]

Good going, this fighter development has progressed much better then Tejas which keeps on developing

 

[Thunder.Storm]

The evolution of Pak-China joint venture in military aviation, JF-17 Thunder, continues as two new missile systems made their debut at Paris Air Show where PAF also secured very first export order for Thunder. It seems that are focused on enhancing the strike capabilities of this fighter jet. Both these missiles system made their first appearances at Paris Air Show 2015 where JF-17 Thunder made its very first appearance.

First weapon system is the C-705KD missile which is an IIR/TV-guided air launched ground-attack version of C-705 that was revealed at the 2012 Zhuhai airshow. C-705 is a planer wing derivative of the C-701/704 Family which are similar in general outlook and performance to French Exocet family, available with a range of active radar seekers and electro-optical terminal seekers.C-705 has a range of A Pakistani source said up to four C-705KDs could be carried by the JF-17. Before Pakistan, the Indonesian Navy has equipped its newly developed Sampari-class KCR-60M-class missile attack craft with C-705 anti-ship missiles as well.
C-705KDs-Specifications:

• Weight: 320 kg
• Warhead: 110 to 130 kg
• Range: 140 km, to 170 km
• Engine: small turbojet engine plus solid rocket booster
• Seeker: radar, TV, or IR
• Cruise altitude: 12.15 meter (lowest)
• Target size: ships up to 1,500 to 3,000 tons[5]
• Launching platform: aircraft, surface vessels, and land vehicles
• Kill probability: > 95.7%

The second new weapon displayed with the JF-17 for the first time is the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC) CM-102 anti-radiation missile. It was first revealed at the 2014 Zhuhai show, it has an advertised range of 100 km. A Pakistani source noted that other versions could have 50% to 70% further range. Prbably, this version would be the one which Pakistan will get as PAF already has a anti-radiation weapon with 100 KM range i.e. Brazilian MAR-1 which reportedly has been integrated with the PAF's Thunders aircraft already.

According to well placed sources, a new AESA radar is under development in China right now for planned Block-III configuration of Thunder fighter jet. Once completed, a new wave of Chinese missile integration with Thunder would be seen. This would possibly include new generation WVR and BVR weapons.

 

[Goenitz]

how come india make successful helis but not planes... i bet palnes are easier to manufactured....

 

[I S I]

how come india make successful helis but not planes... i bet palnes are easier to manufactured....

Only spaceships are easier to manufacture. just ask Modi ji.

 

[Jammer]

Awesome! Keep um coming team Pak-China!

 

[Sulman Badshah]

these were added during Zhuhai airshow .. they are not latest

 

[That Guy]

Good going, this fighter development has progressed much better then Tejas which keeps on developing

No worries. The tejas is being built from scratch, and without any foreign help (despite having a number of foreign parts). I've always thought of India's Tejas project as more of an experiment for future platforms, rather than being a platform in and of itself (even if India plans to deploy the fighter soon, in large numbers). Tejas' slow development was expected, so there is nothing for you to get too sad over.

 

[Goenitz]

Only spaceships are easier to manufacture. just ask Modi ji.

they got there after many failures....
my point was, have they completely borrowed technology of helis, as they are unsuccessful to make planes? plus arjun has met a failure tooo.... so howthey can make, LCH, dhuruv etc

 

[Zhukov]

No worries. The tejas is being built from scratch, and without any foreign help (despite having a number of foreign parts). I've always thought of India's Tejas project as more of an experiment for future platforms, rather than being a platform in and of itself (even if India plans to deploy the fighter soon, in large numbers). Tejas' slow development was expected, so there is nothing for you to get too sad over.

Foreign Engine
Foreign Radar
Foreign Help in design
How do you define "from Scratch"?

BTW Tejas would have been a nice platform if ever completed. I liked its looks and design more the our thunder i have to admit. But Alas its a failed project(for now)

 

[That Guy]

Foreign Engine
Foreign Radar
Foreign Help in design
How do you define "from Scratch"?

BTW Tejas would have been a nice platform if ever completed. I liked its looks and design more the our thunder i have to admit. But Alas its a failed project(for now)

It's far from being a failed project, India has learn quite a lot from it, and because of that, it is far ahead of Pakistan in that regard.

Foreign components doesn't mean foreign fighter. A lot of modern fighters use foreign components; Is the Gripen a British fighter, JUST because it has a number of British components? Of course not.

It's easy to buy parts, it's hard to put them together, so give credit where credit is due.

 

[Suhana Khalid]

Only spaceships are easier to manufacture. just ask Modi ji.

hahahaha... like fail test missile.

Paris take our plane... why they like it???