Pakistan will launch a two-seater version of JF-17 - Induction of JF-17B in 2017

[skybolt]

sub-assembly launching ceremony JF-17 B Dual Seat

 

[Deino]

This is how it will look in the air
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But that's a Korean T-50 !??

 

[Dazzler]

Though I am an optimist and will wait to see more pics before passing a judgment, the canopy looks as if they just snatched one out of an FT-7 and put it here. Rest of the shape, particularly the hump is just compensate lost fuel space due to second cockpit

Damn..

 

[WaLeEdK2]

But that's a Korean T-50 !??

I know but wouldn't it look similar to it? The spine is a little different though.

 

[HRK]

hāsil-e-kun hai ye jahān-e-ḳharāb
yahī mumkin thā itnī ujlat meñ

 

[aftab_s81]

@MastanKhan, doesn't it look ugly? At least from this angle?

 

[CrusherChamp]

@MastanKhan, doesn't it look ugly? At least from this angle?

Its because of the angle

 

[Dazzler]

 

[SQ8]

Masha Allah. Alhamdolillah

Points to be noted:

1.The upper 'spine' is thicker so as to flow more smoothly from the thicker end of the canopy. Sensible aerodynamic design.

2. The LERX look shorter... but the angle is too bad to really tell. I could be wrong on this one. But from initial looks it looks the shorter LERX terminate on a wing that has more surface area. I can see how they achieved lower wing loading. Would be nice to see the frontal/sideways views.

3. Again, bad viewing angle, but the LERX in JF-17 A Block 1/2 were positioned on the middle of the air intake. Here, they seem to be at the very top of the inlet... but again I could be wrong here. Need a better picture.

4. I don't know if I am seeing my fantasies come true in the picture, but this looks like a low wing configuration, meaning instability in the roll axis. If true, it will increase the maneuverability.

5. The bump of the inlet on top of the wings seems somehow broader and shorter? It could signify increased fuel capacity, or in general, increased internal volume. My eyes aren't very good at catching subtle differences I am afraid.

6. Overall, the design seems reminiscent of FA-18... shorter, and more curved in the middle.

7. The tail, as promised, is slightly taller. The parachute tube doesn't seem to extend as much. Could it signify a smaller cute, meaning a shorter landing distance as well?

I need another pair of eyes to reconfirm what I have said above.

@MarvellousThunder@PDC @Oscar @Windjammer @Bilal Khan 777 @The SC

The spinal design is focused on giving the rear seat a better view while also allowing some room below it for fuel and avionics (I presume) .

They may have tweaked the engine for more power for what I assume is higher clean weight.

The viewing angle is giving you a bad perception, not much has changed with the Lerx or the inlet length.

 

[The SC]

Masha Allah. Alhamdolillah

Points to be noted:

1.The upper 'spine' is thicker so as to flow more smoothly from the thicker end of the canopy. Sensible aerodynamic design.

2. The LERX look shorter... but the angle is too bad to really tell. I could be wrong on this one. But from initial looks it looks the shorter LERX terminate on a wing that has more surface area. I can see how they achieved lower wing loading. Would be nice to see the frontal/sideways views.

3. Again, bad viewing angle, but the LERX in JF-17 A Block 1/2 were positioned on the middle of the air intake. Here, they seem to be at the very top of the inlet... but again I could be wrong here. Need a better picture.

4. I don't know if I am seeing my fantasies come true in the picture, but this looks like a low wing configuration, meaning instability in the roll axis. If true, it will increase the maneuverability.

5. The bump of the inlet on top of the wings seems somehow broader and shorter? It could signify increased fuel capacity, or in general, increased internal volume. My eyes aren't very good at catching subtle differences I am afraid.

6. Overall, the design seems reminiscent of FA-18... shorter, and more curved in the middle.

7. The tail, as promised, is slightly taller. The parachute tube doesn't seem to extend as much. Could it signify a smaller cute, meaning a shorter landing distance as well?

I need another pair of eyes to reconfirm what I have said above.

@MarvellousThunder@PDC @Oscar @Windjammer @Bilal Khan 777 @The SC

We should wait for different shots from different angles before making any remarks, the obvious on this pic is the spine change and the 2 seats canopy..

Who is criticising this beauty?

 

[WarFariX]

The spinal design is focused on giving the rear seat a better view while also allowing some room below it for fuel and avionics.

You mean sir , due to spinal design , the rear seat is a bit higher than front seat so it gets better view? And btw any chances of specialising it for heavy EW warfare? It would be great to have something like that in our inventory.

 

[Basel]

Brother Thank you Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much , for the picture
@Quwa @HRK @araz @Bilal Khan 777 @Basel finally the first look of JF-17B
IS it just me or the Spine of the plane looks more like MiG ?

Spine looks like mig-21 it should have been better.

 

[MultaniGuy]

@Topic Excellent news. Insh'Allah this will be a success.

 

[CrusherChamp]

Looking at the engine. Dosent it look a bit different. Or its the one in block 1 and 2

 

[WarFariX]

Looking at the engine. Dosent it look a bit different. Or its the one in block 1 and 2

Its same