Azerbaijan Air Force Becomes Fourth Operator of JF-17 Fighter Aircraft, President Aliyev Confirms

Reports suggest that Pak/China can pitch twin seat variant of JF-17, called JF-17B, to Kazakhstan. After the successful deal of JF-17 Block 3s with Azerbaijan, multiple other nations have expressed their interest in the very system.
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PAC/CAC have not produced any twin-seat Bravos since 2020 and those were all Block-2 Bravos.

We've not seen any test platforms of Block-3 Bravos to date.

I assume it'll have to be a substantial order from PAF and AAF to justify production of Block-3 Bravos?
 
PAC/CAC have not produced any twin-seat Bravos since 2020 and those were all Block-2 Bravos.

We've not seen any test platforms of Block-3 Bravos to date.

I assume it'll have to be a substantial order from PAF and AAF to justify production of Block-3 Bravos?
Much of Block 3 architecture was already present in the Bravos. It was missing a few components such as the AESA radar but otherwise was very similar. Its possible all Bravo were quietly upgraded to Block 3 standard
 
Much of Block 3 architecture was already present in the Bravos. It was missing a few components such as the AESA radar but otherwise was very similar. Its possible all Bravo were quietly upgraded to Block 3 standard
Last time they started producing Bravos, they spent considerable amount of time and effort rejigging the assembly lines.

Two early versions were produced in 2017: 17-601 for the PAF and 17-07 for MAF (claims are there are 2 with MAF).

After this, there was a 2 year gap before 19-602 and onwards were produced in 2019 and 2020. When time came to start production of Block-3, again there was a 2 year gap as the assembly lines had to be rejigged back for the Alphas.

Assuming, Azerbaijan orders 12 Block-3 Thunders this year and 4 of them are Bravos, Alphas are likely to be produced in 2025 and at the same time couple of assembly lines are rejigged for Bravos. That would mean Bravos won't be produced until 2026.

Just my assumptions.
 
I guess now it's obvious as why were No-16 aircraft in Azerbaijan For the ceremony.

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“Touching on defense cooperation, President Ilham Aliyev fondly recalled his inspection of the JF-17C aircraft, now part of the Azerbaijan Air Force’s arsenal, noting they rank among the best aircraft globally. The head of state underscored that this development serves to strengthen bilateral cooperation in defense and the defense industry. President Ilham Aliyev expressed confidence in achieving successful outcomes in extensive cooperation related to the defense industry, including production, investment, and technology.”

 
“extensive cooperation related to the defense industry, including production, investment, and technology.”

Regarding this part, Pakistan has for example offered ToT and local production of Fatah-1 and Fatah-2 in Azerbaijan, per the CEO of GIDS.


GIDS has a line of weapons called “Fatah.” “Fatah” has a range of 140 and 290 kilometers. This is one of the smart weapons that the company offers to Azerbaijan.

“We approached the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry and offered the transfer of these technologies. It is very important that the company offers not only a separate product but also a complete package of technologies that will allow Azerbaijan to develop this project in the country within the next three years,” Asad Kamal added.”

 
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I was speedlimited for daring to reply to Iran trolls on another thread. The reason? Being off-topic. So apparently their posts are not off-topic, but replying to those same posts is off-topic. Make it make sense.

This forum is an absolute joke. Iranian members can insult your entire nation left and right, most of their comments are not even on military topics, and if you dare to reply you will be restricted.

@Oscar hey, nice forum you got here. But a suggestion: Change the name, so that people know better before deciding to register in this cesspool of Iranian trolls where they have absolute freedom to reign terror on others.
 

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