Proven operational groups
RD-93 To drive a group of JF-17 was chosen turboventilatorski jet engine RD-93
Given the long cooperation of Chinese and Russian aviation industry, the operational group of JF-17 was chosen turboventilatorski jet engine RD-93, which is nothing but a version of a proven engine RD-33 from the MiG-29? The economy and work-interval (of only 600 hours) on lags behind western contemporaries, but because his Soviet background gives a good reputation when it comes to the use and maintenance of the "less than ideal conditions" third world countries.
Meanwhile, China's AVIC Engines for some time working on developing an alternate engine WS-13 which, according to company representatives, should be ready by the end of 2015. . The engine should bring 10 percent more thrust that will be more than welcome for the evolution of aircraft in which the weight gain never absent.
Reduced zamjetljivost
Although the small radar and visual zamjetljivost "innate" qualities of light combat aircraft (especially from the front hemisphere), further reduce radar zamjetljivosti JF-17 was achieved by applying the editorial DSI Technologies (Divertless Supersonic Inlet), which today is found only in the U.S. fifth generation fighter F -35. . This is an editorial with no moving parts, but modeled using advanced aerodynamic hump on the very mouth of the editorial. In addition to basic functions (slow air flow and removing the boundary layer) the aerodynamic hump successfully hidden face of the compressor from a hostile radar.
In line with contemporary trends JF-17 is equipped with a network system that ubiquitous and Link-16 operates on the principle of TDMA (Time Division Multiple Access).
. When asked about which system is correct for the JF-17, Colonel Ahsan replied: "The network system is a national thing. I do not want to have someone else read the information, so we developed the JF-17's own system. We're currently working on networking systems JF-17 with AWACS platforms and systems (Link-16) we have on the fleet of F-16 ".
A2A (Air to Air) A2A (Air to Air)
Uvodnici DSI tehnologije Editorials DSI Technologies
The basic sensor JF-17 for aerial combat is a multifunction radar KLJ-7, which is based on the technology radar KLJ-10 from hunting aircraft J-10. Range is compliant with rocket SD-10/PL-12 that performance is reminiscent of the widespread American missile AIM-120 AMRAAM. As well as the AMRAAM, SD-10 missile in flight toward the goal of receiving the correct path of the radar hunter in the final stages of the attack uses its own radar.
Local military analyst who follows Usman Ansari believes that the program has the ability SD-10/PL-12 receiving information is the radar of other JF-17, not only from the radar plane from which it was launched, which Pakistan pilots get the opportunity to use advanced tactical actions in the fight for medium distances. According to his thinking at a sign with a picture SD-10/PL-12 and the words "silent killer" who was recently seen in overalls Pakistani pilots that further favors.
To fight for short distances JF-17 is now certified for IR guided missile PL-5E-II. According to representatives of the Chinese company AVIC Defence missile that has the same interface as the more recent PL-9C, which means that it can be coupled with a sight on the helmet the pilot. For now JF-17 has such a sight, but according to Pakistani engineers, all prerequisites for this exist because all podded points, including at the wing tips equipped with new digital interface to MIL-STD-1760C. . Unlike older analog interfaces that convey information in only one direction (to the IR head caught in a missile target), a new digital interface allows two-way communication to the pilot through the sight on the helmet gave information about where the missile is aimed.
JF-17 is equipped with modern electronic warfare system
. It should be noted that this technology significantly increases the area and will launch once it becomes operational, largely to compensate a little less mobility, which is the JF-17 is conditioned by the maximum permissible load of 8G. It would be interesting to know whether the computer with this technology a decade ago when the JF-17 was still in development because it would be a very farsighted measure savings through less structural strength or weight of the aircraft.
A2G (Air to Ground) A2G (Air to Ground)
To engage targets on the ground JF-17 is equipped with INS / GPS platform that the pilot may use the standard and CCIP CCRP regimes sight. For now, the JF-17 is certified for general purpose bombs. However, in the near future should be certificated to carry smart weapons. More at last year's Farnborough with the JF-17 is shown in the family bomb LS-6, which greatly resembles the American JDAM system. This is a kit that general-purpose bomb into a modern "smart" bomb. Kit consists of the tail section of the guidance system (INS / GPS platform) and the wings that are placed in the middle of the body bombs in order to increase capacity. According to representatives of the company AVIC Defence, flight time bomb can be programmed to attack the target performed in less expected ways. However, the real power of this bomb comes from the fact that the guidance can also use the new Chinese GPS constellation satellites Beidou (Compass). should cover the whole of Asia and Oceania and the end of the 2020th i cijeli svijet. and the whole world. . This will China and its allies gain independence in the global use of GPS weapons.
As for the certification of weapons of JF-17, which is extremely important item in terms of independence, for now there are only unconfirmed information that the Pakistan Air Force is capable, but not in extent.
Electronic warfare system
Bomba LS-6 Bomb LS-6
For operations in scenarios where the only threat is not only small arms, JF-17 is equipped with modern electronic warfare systems. It is an integrated system that, according to available information, not of Chinese descent. It consists of a central control unit and four major subsystems: radar detector irradiation (RWR), missile approach detector (MAWS), launchers, IR / RD bait and subsystems for electronic jamming. " "This is a light fighter aircraft so it is understandable jammer will still have to carry the podded tank," said Colonel Ahsan. Will it be Chinese KG-300G, which has repeatedly (Farnborough and Zhuhai) shows the JF-17 is not yet known.
Joint cooperation
When the mid-nineties began the development of JF-17, the biggest regional rival, Pakistan, India has shown a high rate of economic growth on the basis of its Air Force runs the most comprehensive modernization of the fleet in the history of hunting. . At the same time, Pakistan's economy was on its knees, and Air Force no parts to maintain the F-16, the only modern aircraft in the fleet. Pakistan turned to China which had not yet developed its own modern fighter aircraft.
Late nineties Chinese Chengdu Aircraft Industries Corporation (CAC) for a time worked on the hunting of small aircraft. However, the Chinese Air Force did not show particular interest in, and soon came up to lack of money. For the Pakistan Air Force was an opportunity that should not have missed. In addition to his lack of interest of Chinese Air Force aircraft provided uncompromising customize their own operational requirements, investment in the project brought him to a substantial industrial participation. Pakistan's airline industry this is with a 25 percent stake in the production of training aircraft K-8 received more than 50 production units in multi-hunting aircraft.
If he manages to sell Pakistan JF-17, money could be his great extent restored. . As the only air force with operational experience in the JF-17 and K-8, what the market can offer at an affordable price truly comprehensive solution to replace the fleet of second generation.
Today, after a little bit more than ten years, Pakistan has a usable combat aircraft that will be present when the planned number of 150 to 250 pieces, it is essential to strengthen Pakistan air force.
