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[fatman17]

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The Chief of Air Staff of Pakistan Air Force ACM Mujahid Anwar Khan has announced that #Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) has officially started production of the 4+ Generation JF-17 Thunder Block III #PrideOfPakJF17 https://t.co/6FBy6J1z2Y
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advanced fighter aircraft, in a ceremony here today. The Chief of Air Staff also inaugurated the JF-17A Block III’s production and integration facility at PAC Kamra.
The #Pakistan Air Force was also handed over a squadron of 14 JF-17B Block II aircraft, by the PAC. The induction https://t.co/lSJjPCQE9K

 

[fatman17]

advanced fighter aircraft, in a ceremony here today. The Chief of Air Staff also inaugurated the JF-17A Block III’s production and integration facility at PAC Kamra.
The #Pakistan Air Force was also handed over a squadron of 14 JF-17B Block II aircraft, by the PAC. The induction https://t.co/lSJjPCQE9K
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ceremony was attended by Chief of Air Staff and #China & #Nigeria’s ambassadors.
#PrideOfPakJF17
Last year, PAC officially closed down production of the JF-17A Block II variant and started work on the JF-17B Block II variant, producing 8 of them in 2019 in just 5 months. https://t.co/QuJ43EJu5f

 

[fatman17]

ceremony was attended by Chief of Air Staff and #China & #Nigeria’s ambassadors.
#PrideOfPakJF17
Last year, PAC officially closed down production of the JF-17A Block II variant and started work on the JF-17B Block II variant, producing 8 of them in 2019 in just 5 months. https://t.co/QuJ43EJu5f
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Now JF-17A Block III production has started with the first Block III variant to be inducted in early to mid 2021.
The JF-17A Thunder Block III is an advanced 4+ generation fighter, armed with the latest radars, sensors, electronic warfare equipment, cockpit ergonomics, HUD, MAWS, https://t.co/6VCDHOZvCj

 

[fatman17]

Now JF-17A Block III production has started with the first Block III variant to be inducted in early to mid 2021.
The JF-17A Thunder Block III is an advanced 4+ generation fighter, armed with the latest radars, sensors, electronic warfare equipment, cockpit ergonomics, HUD, MAWS, https://t.co/6VCDHOZvCj

HMD and a strengthened structure using more advanced composites, among other various upgrades including an advanced variant of the RD-93 engine, the RD-93MA. The fighter will also feature the most capable and longest-range air-to-air missile in the world, the PL-15 BVR missile https://t.co/Y6cPHNURXC

 

[ghazi52]

The Chief of Air Staff of The Pakistan Air Force Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan has announced that Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) has officially started production of the 4++ Generation JF-17A Thunder Block III advanced fighter aircraft, in a ceremony here today. The Chief of Air Staff also inaugurated the JF-17A Block III’s production and integration facility at PAC Kamra.

The Pakistan Air Force was also handed over a squadron of 14 JF-17B Block II aircraft, by the PAC. The induction ceremony was attended by Chief of Air Staff, the Chinese ambassador and the Nigerian ambassador.

Last year, PAC officially closed down production of the JF-17A Block II variant and started work on the JF-17B Block II variant, producing 8 of them in 2019 in just 5 months. Now JF-17A Block III production has started with the first Block III variant to be inducted in early to mid 2021.

The JF-17A Thunder Block III is an advanced 4+ generation fighter, armed with the latest radars, sensors, electronic warfare equipment, cockpit ergonomics, HUD, MAWS, HMD and a strengthened structure using more advanced composites. The fighter will feature an advanced variant of the RD-93 engine previously used, the RD-93MA.

The fighter will also feature the most capable and longest-range air-to-air missile in the world, the PL-15 BVR missile which only China currently uses. The PL-15 outranges the upcoming Indian Rafale’s upcoming Meteor BVR missiles by over 100 kilometres and America’s latest BVR missile the AIM-120D by over 120 kilometres. The fighter will also feature a new high off-boresight IR missile, the PL-10.

 

[Pakistan Ka Beta]

JF-17 DUAL-SEAT COMPLETION & BLOCK-III COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY HELD AT KAMRA

30 December, 2020: Pakistan Aeronautical Complex celebrated the completion of dual-seat JF-17 aircraft for PAF, and formally launched the production work of Block-III JF-17 aircraft in an inspiring ceremony held at Kamra today. Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, was the Chief Guest of the ceremony while Ambassador of Peoples’ Republic of China in Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Nong Rong attended as guest of honour. Speaking on the occasion, Air Chief lauded the efforts of PAC Kamra in completing aircraft production targets for 2020 despite challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. He emphasized the need of indigenization and self-reliance in military hardware and praised initiatives of PAC Kamra for design, development, manufacturing, and overhaul of aerial warfare assets. He also applauded the collaboration between aviation industries of Pakistan and China. Ambassador of Peoples’ Republic of China in Pakistan, H.E. Mr. Nong Rong, highlighted JF-17 program as a shining example of cooperation between two countries whereby both countries have diligently collaborated over the last two decades to bring a joint venture from drawing board to successful materialization. He praised the project teams for overcoming challenges and achieving milestones over the years. He assured of continued support by China for ongoing and future joint ventures in all domains. The dual-seat JF-17 aircraft are fully mission capable for entire spectrum of combat operations and will boost PAF’s operational readiness besides fulfilling the training needs of PAF. Block-III is the most advanced JF-17 variant and represents the cutting edge of aerospace technology and will enable PAF to maintain credible deterrence under the evolving geopolitical environment. On the occasion, PAC Kamra also displayed JF-17 and Super Mushshak aircraft produced by its Aircraft manufacturing Factory for export to several countries. Chief of the Air Staff also formally inaugurated a purpose-built hangar built to overhaul JF-17 aircraft. Equipped with latest facilities and equipment, the hangar will assure in-country lifecycle support for the aircraft.The ceremony was held under strict Covid-19 protocols with social distancing at all events.

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[Yasser76]

36 seconds in they walk past a JF-17 with squadron tail logo, anyone know which unit this is?

 

[m52k85]

36 seconds in they walk past a JF-17 with squadron tail logo, anyone know which unit this is?

No.28 Phoenix

 

[Yasser76]

No.28 Phoenix

Thank you

 

[ghazi52]

PAF inducts 14 dual-seat JF-17 aircraft into its fleet


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


December 30, 2020

PHOTO: EXPRESS

ISLAMABAD: 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 meagre 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).

 

[Windjammer]

Interesting Twin Tail Bird Present in PAC Kamra Today.

 

[TsAr]

Interesting Twin Tail Bird Present in PAC Kamra Today.

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a UAV

 

[HRK]

Interesting Twin Tail Bird Present in PAC Kamra Today.

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Video ?

 

[Windjammer]

Video ?

No i just received the images.

 

[HRK]

No i just received the images.

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it appear similar to the model shown earlier

it does not look as big as any other UAV with this design so I doubt it will carry weapon like WL, CH-4 or ANKA UAV .... and as per the previous pic which you shared I think it will have operational range with limited DATA link range of >250 km as satellite linking capability seems missing at least at this version.