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    JF-17 Thunder / FC-1 Xiaolong

    I will "through my opinion out" regarding the IFR issue with the JF-17s, all im mentioning can be found on the internet, so... For instance, the type of probe used by the series Block 2 (mid production onwards) and the two seaters, is of course the chinese one, originally there was another...
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    JF-17 Thunder / FC-1 Xiaolong

    The last of the original prototypes (06) while it was operational and...well...how it is today...
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    JF-17 Thunder / FC-1 Xiaolong

    Idk about the radar, but PL-15E, aka the inferior export version will be seen on that deal (probably)
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    JF-17 Thunder / FC-1 Xiaolong

    According to the people at PAC in the Dubai Air Show, there are no plans to give them any new engine. The MA hasn't finished certification...so i guess the RD-93 is likely to stay the way it is for some time.
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    JF-17 Thunder / FC-1 Xiaolong

    This is strange... https://www.aviacionline.com/2021/11/fuimos-al-stand-de-pakistan-aeronautical-complex-y-preguntamos-por-el-jf-17/ Upon the question whether the JF-17 Block III were going to be powered by the powerful RD-93MA (modernized version of the RD-93 thats already on use with the...
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    JF-17 Thunder / FC-1 Xiaolong

    They been wanting that since what...2006?
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    JF-17 Thunder / FC-1 Xiaolong

    They might replace or compliment the SD-10s, might make the JF-17 a bit more suited for interception.
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    JF-17 Thunder / FC-1 Xiaolong

    145km, its pretty decent (sure...half of what they claim) kinda like a mid mod AMRAAM right ?
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    JF-17 Thunder / FC-1 Xiaolong

    300km BVR..ooh i bet :rofl: !!!
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    JF-17 Thunder / FC-1 Xiaolong

    Can they really afford the J-10?
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    JF-17 Thunder / FC-1 Xiaolong

    Im going to do my best to give you the best explanation i can give about how complicated the situation is make to look and how simple it would be to fix: The main issue regarding the aircraft to be chosen goes for a couple of "points", this being Availability, capacities and costs. Argentina...
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    JF-17 Thunder / FC-1 Xiaolong

    Im talking about Mk.1A and Mk.2 (404 and 414) as both would be more like the low cost alternatives.
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    JF-17 Thunder / FC-1 Xiaolong

    Couldn't the british components be replaced with Indian Made ones ?, that would be sweet.
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    JF-17 Thunder / FC-1 Xiaolong

    Personally i think Mk.1A would be the better option, as it has a lot more to offer than the JF-17, sadly India its not on the "spot" for the MoD or the current government, although HAL could place an offer to press the Chinese/Pakistanis :lol:. it is better, but i imagine the overall cost of...
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    JF-17 Thunder / FC-1 Xiaolong

    For now, the JF-17 is the only public option (along with the Mig-35) to be considered by the MoD, i know its not the ideal choice, but considering the tight budget, its probably one of the only options that can't be boycotted by the british. Seems a bit cheap, considering its relatively close...
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    JF-17 Thunder / FC-1 Xiaolong

    Considering that the B3 is something brand new, it incorporates a more powerful engine, an AESA radar and a more stuff it seems reasonable that it should be abobe 40/50M, i hope the Chinese offer the PL-15, although they could just offer the PL-5+PL-12 duo. The price of the J-10 is something...
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    JF-17 Thunder / FC-1 Xiaolong

    https://www.fullaviacion.com.ar/2021/05/22/propuesta-por-aeronaves-fc-1-jf-17-a-la-republica-argentina/ The recent offer by CATIC to the Argentine Air Force for 12 JF-17 aircraft has been made public, along with a few of its details. 12 JF-17 Block III aircraft (2 of them being 2 seater for...
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    JF-17 Thunder / FC-1 Xiaolong

    I agree, recent purchases of logistical aircraft and equipment have been far more important than the purchase of a multirole fighter rn, for now the 737, the rescue helicopters and liaison aicraft (+ trucks, mobile hospitals) and other stuff while do while negotiations for the future combat...
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    JF-17 Thunder / FC-1 Xiaolong

    Martin Baker Argentina could take care of that, if not Martin Baker Italy offered to help with it.
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    JF-17 Thunder / FC-1 Xiaolong

    I believe there was no problem with the engine, the thing that killed the FA-50 Deal was that it had 6 important components that where made in Britain, things like the FBW computer, radar radome, valves and a few other things... The big problem we see is that major components of the FA-50...
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