JF 17 block 3 Specs

[Super Flanker]

But it will sacrifice a hardpoint

Sacrifice a Hardpoint? I mean it's not necessary that it will have to be on the pylon of the wing ,it can also be on a specialised Pylon like in this image to carry a Pod based system of some kind:

 

[Super falcon]

JF 17 has some impressive features but lacks IRIST and retractable air refueling pods