PAF will begin series production of JF-17 in 2007. The first batch of eight JF-17 will be inducted into PAF in 2006.
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Pakistan, China strengthen operation in aviation sector
APP
Mon, 26 Sep 2005, 08:59
BEIJING: China has strengthened its cooperation with Pakistan in the aviation sector, including undertaking joint ventures in aircraft manufacturing. The two sides have maintained close cooperation over the years in order to promote their defence industry. In this connection, the joint-venture for producing JF-17 Thunder aircraft is a major development, official sources said here.
The project is being carried out successfully. While reviewing China’s progress in the aviation sector and its cooperation with foreign countries, a senior official of the China Aviation Industry Xu Zhanbin said it has successfully developed the third-generation jet trainer the L15.
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^^ Hey guys, check out this link. Scroll to the bottom for some pics.
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Hmmm! Just found this article. Seems like the deliveries will be delayed until 2007. Oh well! it is common with new designs to take more time than expected.
Test flaws prompt rethink on China’s FC-1 light fighter look
Design problems lead to remodelling, with fourth prototype to incorporate changes
China’s Chengdu Aircraft (CAC) has postponed delivery of the first FC-1/Super-7 Thunder Dragon light fighter until 2007 to accommodate design changes. CAC says it will roll out a modified FC-1 prototype by year-end featuring revised air intakes, an extended strake and a larger vertical fin. The changes will be incorporated into the fourth prototype aircraft, a model of which was at last week’s Aviation Expo 2005 show in Beijing.
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Problems with the original FC-1 design began to surface after its first flight in 2003, prompting the Chengdu Aircraft Design Institute to start working on a revised version last year. The changes have forced CAC to delay production of the first batch of aircraft for launch customer Pakistan and to postpone delivery of the type from late 2005 until 2007.
CAC is believed to have decided to pursue a revised design for the FC-1’s air intakes after smoke was discovered coming from the aircraft’s Klimov RD-93 engine during test flights.
It is believed test- pilot reports of control problems prompted CAC to also expand the wing leading-edge strakes, while the manufacturer says the vertical fin was elongated to accommodate an expanded equipment bay.
The redesigned FC-1 will have a maximum take-off weight slightly above the 12,400kg (27,300lb) of the original aircraft, but its top speed will be unchanged at Mach 1.6. The first prototype of the new design is scheduled to begin test flights early next year, with another two prototypes to be completed in 2006.
CAC continues to fly two prototypes of the original design, and to use a third for static testing. The company says the new batch of prototypes will initially fly with Chinese avionics, but will later be modified with Western systems. Pakistan is now evaluating British, French and Italian avionics packages and is expected to make a selection next year.
Islamabad has already ordered 16 FC-1s, assembly of which will be split between CAC and the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, and may acquire up to 134 more locally assembled aircraft.
BRENDAN SOBIE/BEIJING
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Actually, the program is not delayed. It was already ahead of schedule.
If you want to see 100s of pics of Jf-17, goto www.Jf-17.com
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^^ Don't know what ya saying baboo!
The very first news item on jf-17 page is the same I posted in #5. That simply talks about delays. We can take 100's pictures of a plane that may not be ready for large production.
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phir say bheek kab sudharogay pakistan. kabhi china say kabhi US say kabhi kabhi apni bhi akal ladaliya karo.
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phir say bheek kab sudharogay pakistan. kabhi china say kabhi US say kabhi kabhi apni bhi akal ladaliya karo.
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Sigh… program was ahead of schedule + now it is delayed = back on original schedule. Do u understand? or do I have to make it more simple?
The delay is due to the insertion of DSI air-inlets. The frame won’t need much modifications. It shouldn’t take very long.