JF-17/FC-1 Fighter Aircraft thread

[by78]

Not sure if this has been shared before.

 

[by78]

Today marks the 6th anniversary of the first flight of the J-17B tandem seater.

 

[by78]

A JF-17 Block III with two guided bombs, four SD-10As, and two PL-5Es, and a ECM pod.

 

[kwaigonegin]

What are the external differences between blk II and III?

 

[siegecrossbow]

What are the external differences between blk II and III?

RWR on the tail for starters.

 

[Blitzo]

What are the external differences between blk II and III?

The biggest external differences is the relocation of the rear MAWS from base of tail to top of tail, as well as addition of forward facing MAWS alongside the air intakes.

Also, block III has a dedicated chin hardpoint for a targeting pod or self defense EW pod which Block I/II lwcked

 

[by78]

Myanmar's JF-17 training simulator.

 

[LawLeadsToPeace]

Yes, it is exactly why I thought it was made up when I first saw it. But @萌虎鲸 and @拓跋尊 as well as @Quardo30Mbps are all re-posting it and iirc OP is the original source of this J-10 picture.

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Just notice he shot another JF-17 as well.

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I have corrected myself in the thread above. But it is still not going to be 09220 if they are continuing on previous numerical system.

Cross posting this post from the J-20 thread since it supposedly involves a JF17 carrying a LRAAM. Do the Chinese test missiles on the JF17 or is this photo confirmed to be fake given the lack of responses about it?

 

[by78]

A nice poster of Block III.

 

[siegecrossbow]

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In addition to the Rafale deal, Iraq has also expressed interest in procuring 24

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from Pakistan’s Pakistan Aeronautical Complex and 12 units of JF-17 Block 3 from China’s Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group.

Pakistan has

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. The J-10C is a medium-weight, all-weather jet that can be equipped with fourth-generation air-to-air missiles such as the short-range PL-10 and the beyond-visual-range PL-15.

The estimated contract allocation for the Texan II aircraft is $693.8m, while the JF-17 Block 3 purchase is approved for $664m. These acquisitions will further bolster Iraq’s air force capabilities, allowing for enhanced operational effectiveness and a more robust defence posture.