It is better than f 16 cd block 5052 because jf17 thunder is 44. In 2017, the pakistan air force paf is expected to order the blockiii variant of the jf17, which is coproduced by pakistan aeronautical complex pac and the aviation industry corporation of china avic. Chengdu wanted a fighter that was rather maneuverable, and was viable and cheap enough to succeed in the international market. Selex es has promoted its nextgeneration cockpit as a possible upgrade of jf17 block iii. Jun 15, 2015 the block ii configuration features improved avionics and better software, and adds a fixed airtoair refuelling probe. Jf17 thunder block 3 in action latest news update design test flight pakistan air force 2018 specification best pak technology update channel.
Paccac jf 17 thunder block 3 makes its maiden flight today 15 dec 2019. For a good interception, speed is an important criteria. Personnel are pictured near a pac jf17 thunder multirole combat aircraft, jointly developed by china and pakistan, during preparations for the. Join the grabcad community today to gain access and download. The computeraided design cad files and all associated content posted to this website are created, uploaded, managed and owned by third party users. It seems that specific details regarding the jf17 blockiiis subsystems and design attributes are emerging, and the forthcoming jf17b, the dualseat variant of the thunder, could. China is developing the fc1 fighter china 1 lightweight multipurpose fighter based on the design for the mig33, which was rejected by the soviet air force.
Jf17 thunder block 3 in action latest news update design test. Pakistani jf17 a thunder or a blunder asian defence. A rare snap of jf17 thunder equipped with aselpod and laser guided bombs lgbs. The jf17 thunder is a lightweight, singleengine, multirole combat aircraft developed jointly by the pakistan air force, the pakistan aeronautical complex pac and the chengdu aircraft industries corporation cac of china. The pakistan air force paf will likely place an order for 50 pakistan aeronautical complexchengdu aerospace corporation paccac jf17 blockiii fighter jets in the first half of 2017. The rest of the incoming air passes through the fan and. How did pakistan manage to produce a jet fighter, jf17. I have always hoped that the j17 block iii will get the j10b treatment. Its designation jf17 thunder by pakistan is short for joint fighter17, while the designation fc1 xiaolong by china means fighter china1 fierce dragon.
A race jf17 thunder won by a mile pakistan air force for long had been using f16 cs as the most elite fighters in its arsenal, but no more. Jf17 becomes star attraction at paris air show dawn. Pac jf17 thunder cac fc1 xiaolong multirole fighter aicraft. In february 2018, the paf announced that it raised its sixth jf17 unit i. There are actually two options for an aesa radar for the jf 17 blk 3. I am a pioneer of the pc and mobile businesses and i have held senior management positions in hardware and software development of intels microprocessor product line from 8086 to. Clipping is a handy way to collect important slides you want to go back to later. Mar 08, 2009 meanwhile, the first jf17 has undergone a major overhaul at pac kamras aircraft repair factory, and there is a dualseat jf17b, 17601, undergoing test and evaluation in pakistan. I have always hoped that the j 17 block iii will get the j10b treatment. Jf17 thunder fc1 xiaolong page 177 indian defence forum. Jf 17 thunder vs 4 su 30 mki bvr joint fighter pakistan china. China and pakistan finalize blockiii design of jf17 thunder.
The first major jump is in reality the jf17 block3, which is currently in development. While lca was never made to be indias sukhoi but it does gives the platform to india for further modification and development of new projects whereas pakistans jf 17 is a modification of many. The jf 17 block iii is the first major iterative upgrade to the jf 17. The plane boasts a full glass cockpit and a new single panel multifunctional display. However, pacs output is currently set at 12 in 20222024, which is less than the average of 16 aircraft per year. Jf 17 thunder the aircraft is designed to be costeffective and can meet the tactical and strategic needs of the pakistan air force, and various other air forces. Jf 17 thunder is pakistan air forces new multi role fighter plane.
Jf17 thunder aircraft is an advanced multirole light combat aircraft jointly developed by chengdu and pakistan aeronautical complex under a strategic collaboration project. Jf17 block 3projected to feature further avionics advancements such as helmetmounted display and sight hmds system, a new single panel multifunctional display mfd, an active electronicallyscanned array aesa radar paired with an infrared search and track irst system, and a cockpit with a flightcontrol stick on the side an nriet. Jf17 thunder the multi role fighter aircraft technology formation of jf17 jf17 is the joint fighter thunder that is together created by china and pakistan. Here are major changes spotted on first jf17 thunder. Designated with the unit number 3000, the jf17 block iii prototype retains the airframe design of the jf17 block i and block ii. On march 23 2007, two jf17 thunder fighters took to the skies for the first time in pakistan as a part of the pakistan day celebrations. The information below will not be new to most pakistani defence enthusiasts, especially those following the development of the jf17 thunder, the pakistan air force pafs new mainstay multirole fighter. Touted to be pakistans first home made fighter, the jf17 is expected to be the pakistan air forces frontline fighter well into the fu. Reports from chinese news sources indicate that chengdu aircraft industry group caig reached a major milestone in the development of the jf17 thunder blockiii i. The jf thunders airframe is a semisingle shell structure and its airframe is designed to live up to 4,000 flight hours. Indias tejas versus pakistans jf17 thunder gineersnow. Jf17s body, built keeping in mind the aerodynamic needs of high end fighter jets, has proven itself in flight performance and airframe design but it can easily be improved even further if equipped with modern electronic gadgets. The twoseater will be adaptable for conversion training and combat roles. The jf 17 was always a aircraft that was good enough rather than good.
Turbofan some of the incoming air passes through the fan and continues on into the core compressor and then the burner the hot exhaust passes through the core and fan turbines and then out the nozzle, as in a basic turbojet. There are actually two options for an aesa radar for the jf17 blk 3. A decision from the paf leadership on a new aesa radar for the block 3 jf17s is pending and is expected by november, followed by its first operational sortie. Jun 21, 2011 block 2 jf 17 makes first flight ahead of block 3 improvements publication. In any case, the close combat capabilities of jf17 is below average or average at best. The jf 17 is an evolving platform catering for many makets with the latest block 3 on par with the russian and western 4th gen machines. That said, all of what you are about to read on this article is verified. Jf17 block iii will have a helmetmounted display hmd and possibly an internal infrared search and tracking irst system. The pakistan air force paf has started initial work on the jf17 thunder block iii version of the multirole fighter jet. Jf17 thunder lightning strikes twice three pakistan air force paf jf17s are attending this years paris air show. Reportedly china and pakistan are jointly working on a 4. However, with the addition of the pl12 and aselpod, the jf17 block 2 is relatively comparable in most respects to the older f16 block 15 and.
Sinopakistani jf17fc1 block iii prototype makes maiden flight. Jan 25, 2015 the jf 17 will continue to face a challenge from old nato f16s, as well as mirage2000s, which are available in the market, albeit subject to enduser clearance from us and france, he said. Fourth jf17 thunder squadron complete as pac rolls out. Jf17 block 3 prototype takes flight association of old.
Formation of jf17 jf17 is the joint fighter thunder that is together created by china and pakistan. This aircraft uses a composite flight control system fcs, which comprises of conventional controls with stability augmentation in the yaw and roll axis and also a digital flybywire fbw. Jf 17 s body, built keeping in mind the aerodynamic needs of highend fighter jets, has proven itself inflight performance and airframe design but it can easily be improved even further if equipped with modern electronic gadgets. The indigenously manufactured jf17 thunder was displayed alongside other aircraft and defence equipment at the event. Designated with the unit number 3000, the jf 17 block iii prototype retains the airframe design of the jf 17 block i and block ii, though with several changes. Now customize the name of a clipboard to store your clips. The grabcad library offers millions of free cad designs, cad files, and 3d models. As of september 2016, the design of the jf17 block iii has been finalized. Here are major changes spotted on first jf17 thunder block. Pac jf17 thunder lightweight multirole fighter aircraft. The block iii will feature more advanced avionics and engine. Jf17 thunder fc1 xiaolong multirole combat aircraft.
Myanmar air force confirms purchase of jf17 thunder fighter jets. Jf17 is a single seat, single engine, multirole light fighter that joint developed by avic chengdu and pakistan aeronautical complex pac. There are no known airframe updates or changes in the block 3, but in terms of electronics, it is essentially confirmed that the jf 17 block 3 will house an active electronically scanned array aesa radar, helmet mounted display and sight hmds system. The jf17 blockiii is the first major development of the jf17 thunder, which is coproduced by pakistan aeronautical complex pac and the aviation industry group of china avic. Jf17 becomes star attraction at paris air show app. Jf17 block2 and block3 details confirmed share tweet. Pakistans jf 17 thunder block 3 complete details and. Jf17s body jf17s body, built keeping in mind the aerodynamic needs of highend fighter jets, has proven itself inflight performance and airframe design but it can easily be improved even further if equipped with modern electronic gadgets. The project started in 1992 when chinas and pakistans jet contract ended because of sanctions by west. The jf17 was always a aircraft that was good enough rather than good. In terms of development, indias lca offers something new to the world, new design, new weapons, new systems and, in future, a new engine.
Pakistan air force has 11 of these fighter planes at the moment. The rest of the incoming air passes through the fan and bypasses. The most noticeable of these include a modification at the rear of the aircraft by the vertical stabilizer, a slightly enlarged spine, and integration of sensors to the vertical. Its design was constrained by pakistans insistance on affordability and chinas limited technical abilities back. The use of computeraided design software shortened the design phase of the jf17. The aircraft is designated as joint fighter17 jf17 by pakistan and as fighter china1 fc1 by china. Ordered by the paf in 2011 as a variant with enhanced features jf 17 block iii. In december 2019, allegedly on the 16th although the images were posted the 27th, the first jf17 block iii 3000 made its maiden flight at the cac facilities in chengdu china. The blockiii is slated as the jf17s first major upgrade involving new electronic subsystems, including an active electronicallyscanned.
The fighter is set to mature even more rapidly with the integration of an aesa radar in the block 3 jf 17s. The bahrain international air show will be held starting this january 21st, and indias light combat aircraft lca tejas, reached sakhir air base last week to participate in the show, this will be the first ever appearance of tejas at a foreign air show, and is surely to be compared to pakistans jf17 thunder fighter which was produced with chinese help. Jf17b block 2dualseat variant, 8 of which were rolled out at. Dec 09, 20 the computeraided design cad files and all associated content posted to this website are created, uploaded, managed and owned by third party users. Jf17fc1 fighter aircraft thread page 175 sino defence. In february 2012, it was announced that a twoseat version of the jf17 thunder fighter is being developed. Engine comparison hal tejas jf 17 thunder general electric f404 klimov rd93 2. The jf17 can convey diverse ordnance, including airtoair and airtosurface rockets, and a 23 mm gsh232 twinbarrel autocannon. Jf17 block 3 prototype takes flight association of old crows. The jf17 urdu thunder also known as the fc1 xiaolong fierce dragon lightweight multirole combat fighter platform was developed jointly by the chengdu aircraft industry corporation caic of china and the pakistan aeronautical complex pac to produce a lowcost, lightweight, multirole combat aircraft taking advantage of the latest avionics and weapons packages. While lca was never made to be indias sukhoi but it does gives the platform to india for further modification and development of new projects whereas pakistans jf17 is a modification of many.
A huge array of advanced capabilities makes the jf17 thunder blockiii a formidable maritime strike fighter. Jf 17 block 3 first flight in 2019tejas get foc in jan 2019imran khan,turkey duration. Dec 09, 20 jf 17 model without texture and lighting. Jf17 manufacturers stock soars after pakistan air forces success against india get link. Jf17 block2 and block3 details confirmed share tweet the information below will not be new to most pakistani defence enthusiasts, especially those following the development of the jf17 thunder, the pakistan air force pafs new mainstay multirole fighter. Fourth jf17 thunder squadron complete as pac rolls out 16th aircraft. Its design was constrained by pakistans insistance on affordability and chinas limited technical abilities back in the 1990s when the aircraft was developed.
Mar 20, 2018 the jf17 blockiii is the first major development of the jf17 thunder, which is coproduced by pakistan aeronautical complex pac and the aviation industry group of china avic. Jan 04, 2020 with the jf17 block iii and jf17b, pac will rollout 16 aircraft per year in 2020 and 2021 i. The more obscure jf 17 is a chinese design meant to do the same thing the f16 did when it came out. Aviation stack exchange is a question and answer site for aircraft pilots, mechanics, and enthusiasts. Paccac jf17 thunder block 3 makes its maiden flight. Jf17s maiden flight was completed in august 2003 and entered service in march 2007. After high expectations for a deal to pull through, pakistan was successful in securing its first ever export order for its jf17 thunder fighter on monday at the first day of the. Jf17fc1 fighter aircraft thread page 411 sino defence. Jf17 block 3projected to feature further avionics advancements such as an aesa radar,more use of composites, a new engine, helmet mounted display, and a twoseater cockpit option, with a top speed of 2. Use of a more powerful aesa radar will revolutionise the fighters situational awareness while at.
Pakistan to order 50 more fighter jets in 2017 the diplomat. The first major jump is in reality the jf 17 block 3, which is currently in development. Jf17 manufacturers stock soars after pakistan air force. Jf17 thunder fc1 xiaolong page 167 indian defence forum.
Desperately wanting new airframes without the requisite budget, a crashing economy and costly defence loans from us. Mar 08, 2009 is pakistans jf17 a thunder or a blunder. Dec 15, 2017 jf 17 thunder is a comprehensive project by pakistan aeronautical complex and china. As we have reported earlier, first jf17 thunder block iii fighter jet made its maiden flight. The computeraided design cad files and all associated content posted to this website are created, uploaded, managed and. No doubt, this aircraft and its related programs represent an important step forward for the paf and the nation as a whole. Other possible upgrades to the jf17 design which will be integrated onto the block iii variant include an infra red search and track system and a radar cross section reducing pseudostealthy airframe. On 27 december 2019, photos emerged online of the first jf17 thunder block iii prototype conducting a taxi and maiden flight test in china, likely at the chengdu aerospace corporations cac facilities. The first block iii prototype of the pakistan aeronautical complexchengdu aircraft industry group paccaig jf 17 thunder fc1 xiaolong multirole combat aircraft has made its maiden flight. Jf17 thunder multirole fighter aicraft air recognition. Feb 18, 2020 the jf17 block 3s avionics are nothing less than a state of the art. Block 2 jf17 makes first flight ahead of block 3 improvements publication. The type will be making a welcome visit after the paksinodeveloped thunder visited the event in 2015, and a lot has happened to the program since then.
Pakistan inches closer to jf17 blockiii pak china news. Block 3 jets the jf 17 block 3 enhancements will involve new avionics, including a helmetmounted display and a holographic wideangle headup display, better electronic warfare systems with integrated selfprotection kit, as well as a. Each cad and any associated text, image or data is in no way sponsored by or affiliated with any company, organization or realworld item, product, or good it may purport to portray. Jf 17 thunder is a comprehensive project by pakistan aeronautical complex and china. With the recent induction of the jf17 thunder in the pakistan air force, there has been a lot of coverage and excitement generated. Mar 25, 2020 the jf 17 urdu thunder also known as the fc1 xiaolong fierce dragon lightweight multirole combat fighter platform was developed jointly by the chengdu aircraft industry corporation caic of china and the pakistan aeronautical complex pac to produce a lowcost, lightweight, multirole combat aircraft taking advantage of the latest avionics and weapons packages available to the. Jf17 thunder block 3 in action latest news update design. That was the sole criteria laid out by pakistan to china for designing their new fourth gen fighter. The jf17 is powered by a single klimov rd93 engine.
Jf 17 thunder from a new perspective block 1, block 2. The paf is expected to place an order for 50 jf17 blockiii fighter jets in the first half of 2017. Touted to be pakistans first home made fighter, the jf17 is expected to be the pakistan air forces frontline fighter well into the future. Dec 21, 2017 jf17 thunder block 3 in action latest news update design test flight pakistan air force 2018 specification best pak technology update channel. There are no known airframe updates or changes in the block3, but in terms of electronics, it is essentially confirmed that the jf17 block3 will house an active electronically scanned array aesa radar, helmet mounted display and sight hmds system. Sep 26, 2010 with the recent induction of the jf17 thunder in the pakistan air force, there has been a lot of coverage and excitement generated. Congratulations, jf 17 thunder block 3 made its first flight. In february 2012, it was announced that a twoseat version of the jf 17 thunder fighter is being developed. Pakistani air force officials have described it as a fourth generation plus fighter jet. Here on pakwheels, omar khalid recently briefed us on the.
However, with the addition of the pl12 and aselpod, the jf17 block 2 is relatively comparable in most respects to the older f16 block 15 and mlu models which form the majority of pakistans fleet. The advent of jf17 block iii with its deadly weapons capability and futuristic tech took pakistan to the top. Jf17 manufacturers stock soars after pakistan air forces. The design phase of jf17 thunder finished at may 31st, 2002, and the maiden flight was made on august 25th, 2003.