JF-17 Block-3 -- Updates, News & Discussion

[RAMPAGE]

The other 2 gray nose jet are Block-3. Check their serial nos 22-305 and 22-307. Initial batch of Block-3 most probably came with Standard KLJ-7. Somewhere around 308 or 309 onwards, you will observe the Nosecone changed, indicating they're carrying Aesa radars. 22-315 is the most obvious one. With slanted nosecone indicating AESA in it.

There is a pic of JF-17 carrying PL-10 on wingtips in China during testing. Just like HMD, Dual rack, extra Hardpoint and Ra'ad ALCM integration with Block-2 JF-17 Pics came much later ( After 1-2 years) after actual testing and operationalizing them. We should expect PL-10 and PL-15 pics next year



All 3 are Block-3 . One block-3 carrying Aesa, rest two are still carrying standard PD Radar

Which one is equipped with AESA: 305, 306, or 315?

 

[Bratva]

Which one is equipped with AESA: 305, 306, or 315?

22-315 in my guesstimate. Rest of JF-17 Blk 3 still carrying standard KLJ-7 radars. Their noseconse will give you an idea if they carrying AESA or not. Do keep in mind, JF-17 nose cone must be slanted in order for it to carry the AESA. Always keep below image in mind whhich was unofficially released in 2021. 90 % of the things in the below image has been done and their video released e.g SD-10 D.E.R , Ra'ad (Taimoor) 1 and 2 and CM-400AKG integrated with the inner pylon and we have seen the images of JF flying with it. Extra Hardpoint and Aselpod and HMD integrated and their pics released. 10 % is the slanted nosecones JF-17 a.k.a AESA radar equipped and Pl-15 and Pl-10 carrying PAF JF-17 images are still in progress. Either they are still integrating AESA and PL-10&15 or they have been integrated and only images are still not released

 

[Princeps Senatus]

All block 3s have AESA, and no none of them have slanted nose cones.

 

[Bratva]

All block 3s have AESA, and no none of them have slanted nose cones.

Says who?

 

[JamD]

Says who?

Is it possible that you are mistaken?

Fact: The radome IS different - but its the material that's different to account for the presence of the AESA radar. It literally has to be. Maybe you heard the radome is different and took it to mean that it has the slant.

Furthermore, we've seen all sorts of videos of the B3 being assembled and none of them had a slanted front bulkhead.

I don't think it's a modification (slanted bulkhead) that was considered worthwhile for a 50 block 3s.

 

[NooriNuth]

Slanted nose cone will change aerodynamics and the entire flight characteristics .

 

[Ghessan]

22-315 in my guesstimate. Rest of JF-17 Blk 3 still carrying standard KLJ-7 radars. Their noseconse will give you an idea if they carrying AESA or not. Do keep in mind, JF-17 nose cone must be slanted in order for it to carry the AESA. Always keep below image in mind whhich was unofficially released in 2021. 90 % of the things in the below image has been done and their video released e.g SD-10 D.E.R , Ra'ad (Taimoor) 1 and 2 and CM-400AKG integrated with the inner pylon and we have seen the images of JF flying with it. Extra Hardpoint and Aselpod and HMD integrated and their pics released. 10 % is the slanted nosecones JF-17 a.k.a AESA radar equipped and Pl-15 and Pl-10 carrying PAF JF-17 images are still in progress. Either they are still integrating AESA and PL-10&15 or they have been integrated and only images are still not released

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if it is so then what would you say about upgrade to earlier planes with AESA radar prior to 22-315.
based on your assumption of 'slant 'being requirement for AESA, will re-do the nose cone and front fuselage?

please share your thoughts.

 

[Readerdefence]

Hi
easy way to figure out is if someone can point
out HUD of BLK3 resembling with J20s sure to
be carrying AESA an other relevant upgrades
for BLk3
thank you

 

[Bratva]

Is it possible that you are mistaken?

Fact: The radome IS different - but its the material that's different to account for the presence of the AESA radar. It literally has to be. Maybe you heard the radome is different and took it to mean that it has the slant.

Furthermore, we've seen all sorts of videos of the B3 being assembled and none of them had a slanted front bulkhead.

I don't think it's a modification (slanted bulkhead) that was considered worthwhile for a 50 block 3s.

I could very well be mistaken. But I'm basing my assumption on these things.

1. KLJ-xx radar in J-10 series comes with a slanted nose and KLJ-7A is smaller version of J-10 radar I believe so.

2. PAC chairman in 2021 interview said that 30 Blk 3 has been contracted initially. And they will induct Blk3 without AESA and later retrofit them.

2. If we had selected LKF601E radar, I'd have wholeheartedly believed that slanted nose is not a requirement

3. KLJ-7A has 2 versions I believe. Both requires a slanted nose if we look at the pictures

I could be wrong if PAF have selected the most basic and initial version of KLJ-A that came out in 2016

 

[MastanKhan]

Says who?

Hi,

There was a similar question asked by Eliahu Cohen to the syrian colonel about protection ofGolan heights---and the poor colonel pointed out the hiding places of the missile batteries---.

 

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[musaji]

Great pic! The first one showcasing dual launchers for sd-10s and a chin mount on a block 3. Wondering why the serial number is either not present or removed. Maybe this is a test bird.

 

[ghazi52]

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[FOOLS_NIGHTMARE]

A bit bigger image.