Black Spiders Now Even More Venmous With Block-3

[CombatCorner]

This is the moment Pakistan Air Force’s No-26 Squadron "Black Spiders" became first PAF unit to convert to JF-17 Thunder Block-1 in 2010.



While all the JF-17 Block-1 have been upgraded to Block-2, at the same time the much more capable JF-17C Block-3 have been rolling off the production lines thus this unit has now re-equipped with the latest state of the art fighter aircraft.

 

[Fatman17]

According to open media sources at least 30 Block-lll aircraft have been produced so far enough for 2 frontline squadrons.

 

[CombatCorner]

According to open media sources at least 30 Block-lll aircraft have been produced so far enough for 2 frontline squadrons.

I'm sure I read that No-17 "Tigers" was the first unit to convert to Block-3

@Talon

 

[_NOBODY_]

This is the moment Pakistan Air Force’s No-26 Squadron "Black Spiders" became first PAF unit to convert to JF-17 Thunder Block-1 in 2010.

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While all the JF-17 Block-1 have been upgraded to Block-2, at the same time the much more capable JF-17C Block-3 have been rolling off the production lines thus this unit has now re-equipped with the latest state of the art fighter aircraft.

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No other PAF squadron has this much drip.

 

[Cookie Monster]

I'm sure I read that No-17 "Tigers" was the first unit to convert to Block-3

@Talon

So what happened to the older JF17s of Black Spiders? Are they reassigned somewhere else? Being upgraded or overhauled? Stored/scavenged for parts/retired?

 

[CombatCorner]

So what happened to the older JF17s of Black Spiders? Are they reassigned somewhere else? Being upgraded or overhauled? Stored/scavenged for parts/retired?

They would have been first upgraded to Block-2 and intially returned to their unit.
When say the 26 unit converted to Block-3, it's Block-2 would either be transfered to another unit or even raise a new squadron.

 

[blueboy7862]

News were surfing for Squadron 08 Haiders to be number plated with Jeff - Charlie's .

 

[CombatCorner]

News were surfing for Squadron 08 Haiders to be number plated with Jeff - Charlie's .

Recently several Block-3 appeared in videos and other footage but without their squadron badge difficult to say what unit do they belong.

 

[CombatCorner]

Seems the other unit that has already converted to Block-3 is No-16 "Black Panther" Squadron.



@Fatman17

 

[Starlord]

Block III's are using AESA radars right?

 

[CombatCorner]

Block III's are using AESA radars right?

That's the word .

 

[Ali_Baba]

Block III's are using AESA radars right?

Yes. Fully Aesa

 

[Ali_Baba]

This is the moment Pakistan Air Force’s No-26 Squadron "Black Spiders" became first PAF unit to convert to JF-17 Thunder Block-1 in 2010.

View attachment 62548

While all the JF-17 Block-1 have been upgraded to Block-2, at the same time the much more capable JF-17C Block-3 have been rolling off the production lines thus this unit has now re-equipped with the latest state of the art fighter aircraft.

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Are we likely to see more JF17c after the initial order is complete or will new procurement be j10c only? (Until stealth platforms)

 

[Starlord]

Yes. Fully Aesa

so with 30ish reported Block III and around 16(?) J-10's which are also using AESA, we have around 50+/- AESA radar front line fighters ?

 

[Ali_Baba]

so with 30ish reported Block III and around 16(?) J-10's which are also using AESA, we have around 50+/- AESA radar front line fighters ?

20x j10c. 16 left for delivery.