Stealthy Jf17 block 2 its maiden flight

This design incorporates the idea of affordable stealth as the small size of jf17 does not allow the placement of an internal weapons bay. Though the decrease in range can be accounted for by IFR . So this prototype of jf17 has to carry weapons on the external pylons. A Jf17 carrying A2A payload will have relatively small profile as compared to A2G payload, and will pose a major threat to enemy forces.

Dubai Air Show amazed with JF-17 Thunder

ABU DHABI: Outstanding skills of Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder aircraft won big appreciation by the participants present at the Dubai Air Show.


The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) pilots of JF-17 Thunder amazed the huge audience including locals and authoritative crowd when the fighter jets demonstrated skills via maneuvering high up on the tail and rolling in air.

Super Mushshak also presented the super aerobatics in the show and won big applauses by the crowd.

Dubai Air Show provided an international platform to at least 200 companies across the Globe willing to exhibit their aviation products and aircrafts.

The PAC JF-17 Thunder, or CAC FC-1 Xiaolong, is a light-weight, single-engine, multi-role combat aircraft developed jointly by the Pakistan Air Force, the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex and the Chengdu Aircraft Industries Corporation of China.

Pakistan’s Three JF-17 Thunder and Super Mushshak participated in the Dubai Air Show.

The country is expected to export at least five fighter planes as well as getting more orders during the air show.

JF-17 Thunder Block II jets for Iran

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is looking for buyers for the JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter jets it has co-produced with China.

An official told Dawn on Saturday that funds generated through the sale of the combat aircraft would be used in efforts to modernise Pakistan Air Force which was already emerging as a potent outfit with the recent induction of force multipliers.

He said that besides Turkey, some countries of the Middle East and Africa were taking keen interest in acquisition of the aircraft.

He said that two JF-17 Thunder aircraft of the PAF, manufactured at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra, had flown to the United Kingdom to participate in the forthcoming Farnborough Air Show 2010, scheduled to be held between July 19 and 25.

The JF-17 Thunder is an all-weather and multi-role combat aircraft that has potential to be the mainstay of any modern air force.

The sources said the serial production of JF-17 Thunder had already started and ultimately some 250 aircraft would be inducted in the fighter fleet of the PAF.

The first squadron of JF-17 has already joined the fighter fleet and the second squadron will be inducted by the end of the year.

They said the PAF had invested in the force multipliers like air-to-air refuellers, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft to enhance its capacity and capability to undertake complex operations.

He said that efforts to enhance capacity of the PAF would continue in the wake of growing importance of air power which played a vital and decisive role in war situations.

The source observed that participants of the Farnborough Air Show would prove to be a good forum for interacting with people interested in JF-17 Thunder and booking orders for supply of the potent combat aircraft.

The Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) is one of the world’s most iconic global aviation events.

FIA holds a prominent position in the aerospace calendar taking place on a biennial basis (once every two years) over one week in July.

The first five days of the show are traditionally trade days only, followed by a weekend where the exhibition is opened up to the public.

The most recent airshow, FIA 2008, was a record-breaking year for business with $88.7 billion worth of orders announced during the show.

The 2008’s event featured 165 aircraft in static displays and spectacular flying displays and the public weekend attracted a staggering 153,000 visitors. The upcoming Farnborough International Airshow is certain to be the most exciting to date.

With its existing exhibition halls, flying displays and UAV pavilion, FIA 2010 will evolve its business theme to include a number of new networking initiatives such as a themed conference and seminar programme, a ‘meet your buyer’ event and a day dedicated to the International Futures for Youth.

Additionally, FIA 2010 will feature a dedicated ‘Space Zone’ and enhanced UAV presence.

PAF No. 6 Squadron "Striking Hearts" JFT for Ladies

Striking Hearts, Twin seat JF-17 b. 

[BBN: News Desk : Defence Reporter] Pakistan Airforce No. 6 Squadron "Striking Hearts" which exclusively consists of Female Pilots of PAF , took its delivery of first JF-17 Thunder aircraft, painted in special markings . The original proposal from the Squadron Leader Miss Shagufta Karrar, on behalf of the whole squadron, was to paint the aircrafts in Pink Livery, but that request was denied by the PAF High command as it would seriously compromise camoflague during war time  operations. As a sort of compensation for making it bit girly, Floral Patterns in matching color were painted on the aircraft, and squadron insignia "Striking Hearts" painted on the tail.

Some sectors of media and some NGO's funded by foreign funds have suspected that the decline to paint the aicrafts pink was less of an operational requirement and more of an arrogant stunt to undermine female empowerment in Pakistan Airforce by the still Male dominant Air force High command. "If female Fighter pilots cant even choose what color airplanes they want to fly, then so much for freedom and liberty for the average females of this country." , said Begum Saba Chalghozay . PAF female pilots werent available for comments.  

JF-17 Swept back Flanker wing Mod

JF-17 Swept back Flanker wing Mod.

Jf-17 Design Influenced from MiG-21 and Sukhoi ?

Did someone say Jf-17 Design was Influenced from MiG-21 and Sukhoi aircraft ?

JF-17 SFW following the foot steps of F-16 SFW

Jf-17 SFW

Swept Forward Wing

 

 Forward-swept wings offer low drag and improved low-speed handling characteristics, but they are extremely difficult to manufacture using conventional techniques. The use of advanced composite materials makes the wing rigid enough to withstand the forces introduced by aerodynamic stress, while simultaneously avoiding a weight penalty.

Jf-17 Wallpapers

Got these two Jay- Aef Seventeen, yeah u heard me JF-17 wallpapers. Thanks to Pakwalls.com , Visit his website for more wallpapers  about Pakistan .These would make good desktop backgrounds.

Brazil FX-2 competition JF17 Thunder

As reported by Brazil to acquire 36 fighter aircraft in FX-2 DEAL : Brazil is soon expected to make an announcement about its initial 36-aircraft FX-2 fighter deal. The top contenders for the FX-2 deal are Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, Dassault Rafale and Saab Gripen NG.

I just wish that JF17 Thunder was also a part of the competetion.

Although many would argue that FAB is looking for a deal which will take Brazil's aviation industry to the next advanced level, and though FC-1/JF17 Tunder can pretty much hold its ground against 4th gen aircraft, the benefits that Brazilian aviation industry will gain from the JF17 project are marginal, considering it is home to the aviation industry giant Embraer, world's fourth largest plane maker. Even though they have yet to embark on a Fighter jet production project of JF17's level, one cannot doubt their ability to produce if they ever wanted to.

Stealthy JF17 Leaked photo

A leaked pic of stealthy jf17 . Details on the design will come later .

Jf17 Block 2 with CFT's v.2.0

v2.0 of earlier posthere


What shoud i do next... ? How about a Stealthy Jf17 ! leave ur comments , if u really want it .

Jf17 Block 2 with CFT's.

Dont feel like writing much. Fill up what ever description u want for this thunder, in ur imagination, that is.

^^ looks like i forgot to put my logo up there, all u ppl, dont share my pics with out a link to the blog or u will regret the day u were born . Muhahahahaha.

Sherdil JF-17

I've been trying to paint JF17 with PAF official aerial acrobatics team, the Sherdils. Below are some examples.

Guess im not too good at making wallpapers ...

This one with added stripes . Not exactly the way they are painted on K-8s. i've been having some trouble placing them in the original way due to difference in inherent aircraft designs.

this one with background clouds.

that s it for now.

Update .

Salam All, if anyone's listening at all !!!!

After doing the Thunderbird Here , i ve been trying to repaint this JF17 with Sherdils original color scheme, but it does not seem to work quite well. As Jf-17 has a big Wing root compared to K-8 or T-37 for that matter . and there isnt much space between the wings and the ailerons to place those Trade mark red and blue stripes .

I think i will have to change the color pattern a bit to accommodate it on the thunders.

jf17 Golden Eagle v.2.0

Another version of Gold painted jf17 as seen here

JF17 The Golden Eagle

This Gold plated JF17, 100 million a piece, is exclusively marketed to the Mid-east Countries as the wealthy arab nations seem to have a thing for ultra high price marks .

Twin tail Jf17 Wall paper

Jf-17's as PAF's new Sherdils

Just a thought : how cool it wud be if PAF's acrobactics display team fly in Jf-17 thunders.

Good for PAC as a marketing move and an eye candy for all the fans out there[who seldom get any HQ pics from PAF's official sources]. Its a win win situation for every body .

Yeah yeah , we r already short on no.s , we 've yet to raise a couple of squadrons, old planes need replacing bla bla .. Ok, whatever. If PAF cannot do it , i can .





if i get enough time , i'll try with different colour schemes and patterns . For now this yellow/green cumbo seems good enuff .

Jf-17 on a Desert Tour

[BBN- Defense Reporter] Jf17 flies over a dry terrain in Border area Afghanistan . In the wake of increasing insurgency from the hostile neighbor, Pakistani Government has decided to take effective measures to shut down the terrorist cells in Afghanistan. As a part of the move, PAF has been tasked with identification and neutralization of hostile targets, in order to tone down the ever increasing insurgency in Pakistani territory. Seen below is a Jf17 Thunder above Afghan soil on a Recce mission.




* sorry- No pilot - hehe

[BBN- Buk Buk News]

Credits:

Jf17 Image thanks to the awesome model by Bernard ?

Twin seat JF17 Remix

Another version of two seat jf17 . As it turned out, Rafale style canopy suites jaffu better than Typhoon's , so this time same old jaffu with added AGM-65 Maverik and sniper targetting pod plus this time tried to make camo look like PAF's F16's, but looks like i couldn't quite get it . Will try some other time .