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[CriticalThought]

Like the others, the JF-17B is also overkill for what the PAF envisions as a LIFT. For now, only the SNC-TAI Freedom Trainer matches the PAF's vision.

What about our very own K-8?

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

What about our very own K-8?

It's under-powered for the LIFT role. The Freedom Trainer is basically an enlarged twin-engine K-8 and, unlike the idea of a twin-engine K-8, we have two major vendors (SNC and TAI) and a major air force (Turkey) backing it.

 

[salarsikander]

Achcha likhte ho , good.
Galtiyan aam baat h. Waise 'Dokaan' nhi 'Dukaan' hota h



I can see the FC-1 dubbed JF-17 everywhere on PAF articles but unable to find any "State of the Art" touch.
Anyways CHEERS for "State of the Art" dreams.
Good Day


LMFAO

Anyways, from f-35/2, Select your choice:
Front or back ?

@waz @Jungibaaz Pos reported for constant trolling

 

[Ahmet Pasha]

It's under-powered for the LIFT role. The Freedom Trainer is basically an enlarged twin-engine K-8 and, unlike the idea of a twin-engine K-8, we have two major vendors (SNC and TAI) and a major air force (Turkey) backing it.

What about hurkus c. It is a nice trainer and CAS platform.

Moreover, the preliminary pictures for the freedom trainer resemble the F-5 tiger.

 

[Bilal Khan (Quwa)]

What about hurkus c. It is a nice trainer and CAS platform.

Moreover, the preliminary pictures for the freedom trainer resemble the F-5 tiger.

The Freedom Trainer's design is similar to the Textron Scorpion, but lighter and less complicated.

The Hurkus is not a LIFT platform.

 

[fatman17]

Production Ceremony JF17B

 

[fatman17]

Just a nice pic

 

[Ahmet Pasha]

The Freedom Trainer's design is similar to the Textron Scorpion, but lighter and less complicated.

The Hurkus is not a LIFT platform.

Hmm i guess i was looking at raytheons TX plane.

 

[DarX]

I don't really understand the rational of inducting a separate aircraft for lift training. If the JF-17B operations might cost a slightly more than lesser powered trainer jets, it will also allow the MRO lines to be minimized by sticking to one plane. It will also allow the pilots to get an idea of the JF-17 planes, rather than having to go through another conversion course on the JF-17B after their LIFT training. In any case, the JF-17B seems to be a perfect aircraft for comprehensive training of the PAF pilots, in addition to its use in reconnaissance, fighter bombing and other specialized roles.

Or else the K-8 can be upgraded with avionics to provide the trainees with experience of combat training, as per LIFT training definition.

 

[MystryMan]

Any news or updates from Paris air show?

 

[messiach]

Simple ceremony. Hallmark Chinese. In sharp contrast with our great boast-little roast official ceremonies.

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Production Ceremony JF17B

 

[fatman17]

PAF Base Qadri?

 

[HRK]

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PAF Base Qadri?

PAF Air base Qadri (Skardu Air Base)

Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman visited the Qadri Airbase in Skardu where war exercises by fighter jet squadrons are being held.

https://www.geo.tv/latest/143104-al...l-following-indian-air-chiefs-internal-letter

 

[fatman17]

PAF Air base Qadri (Skardu Air Base)
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https://www.geo.tv/latest/143104-al...l-following-indian-air-chiefs-internal-letter

Thanks, one learns something new everyday.

 

[Furqan Sarwar]

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Production Ceremony JF17B

Sir this pic shows 4 Air frames. We heard that 3 JF-17B were getting produced