JF-17 - Updates, News & Discussion

[KingQamaR]

Another key feature of JF 17 is its block building approach and weapons integration from diverse sources. This is a big flexibility for users.

 

[air marshal]

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[Pakistan Space Agency]

Any idea how many PAF block-2 Bravos have been/are transferred to the Azeri Air Force?

Could the transfer be on lease or they're likely to be permanent, sold articles?

Out of the 26 Bravos that were built, one had crashed (20-614). How many could/would Azerbaijan possibly need for a total fleet of 40 JF-17 Thunders?

PAF's current fleet size = 152
(Original requirement was to have a fleet of 150).

Operator​	Block​	Type​	Quantity​	Crashed​	Sold​
Pakistan Air Force​	Block-1​	Alpha​	50​	1​	0​
Pakistan Air Force​	Block-2​	Alpha​	59​	2​	0​
Pakistan Air Force​	Block-2​	Bravo​	26​	1​	2​
Pakistan Air Force​	Block-3​	Alpha​	23​	0​	0​
Total​	-​	-​	158​	4​	2​

 

[ghazi52]

New JF-17B Thunder dual-seat variant in service with Azerbaijan’s Air Force, as they train their pilots for the single-seat JF-17C Block III multirole fighters purchased from Pakistan.

 

[Corax]

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New JF-17B Thunder dual-seat variant in service with Azerbaijan’s Air Force, as they train their pilots for the single-seat JF-17C Block III multirole fighters purchased from Pakistan.

New? So not from PAF's existing fleet of B models?

 

[MirageV3ff]

New? So not from PAF's existing fleet of B models?

Actually that bravo is from PAF's existing fleet. PAF 20-613 > AAF 20-513
I'm assuming here this is a training unit transfer until Azeri Jeffs are ready. I'm not sure if Bravo block 3 has gone into production but someone more knowledgeable here can answer that question

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

New? So not from PAF's existing fleet of B models?

Old.

PAF's 20-615 re-numbered as Azeri 20-515.

Same with PAF's 20-613 re-numbered as Azeri 20-513.

 

[SABRE]

What will Armenia buy to balance the JF17?

I don't think they have plans for counter-inductions. Instead, they want to harmonise relations with Baku and Istanbul, and on the side with Islamabad, to ensure no further military engagement takes place. India is keen on selling weapons to Armenia, and Armenia has bought some stuff from them, but the military deals have largely been inconsequential, and they are just buying things for the worst-case scenario and to appease domestic sentiments. If Baku decides to create a corridor via Armenia to connect Nakhchivan with the rest of Azerbaijan, there really isn't much Yerevan can do militarily. The neighbourhood dynamic just isn't in their favour. They have therefore prioritised diplomacy. If someone is thinking of Tejas, I see very little chance of that happening.

 

[ghazi52]

 

[Watandar]

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New JF-17B Thunder dual-seat variant in service with Azerbaijan’s Air Force, as they train their pilots for the single-seat JF-17C Block III multirole fighters purchased from Pakistan.

Wow I have never seen the 2 seat version before. Is this used for training only ?

 

[SABRE]

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Interesting that the Azerbaijan Air Force has kept the Pakistani colour scheme.