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By: - 18th May 2004 at 16:03 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
thx for the link Usman. Interesting interview. makes a few things clear. :)
By: - 18th May 2004 at 16:15 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Sounds like that JDW article written by AYESHA SIDDIQA a few weeks back was quite accurate, despite certain individuals who liked to bash her article.
By: - 18th May 2004 at 16:37 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I haven't found so much use of "adjectives" describing an aircraft ever before!
all-weather
multi-role
all types of targets
maritime operation
modern radar
good performance
all types of targets
bad weather
rough sea-states
accurate navigation system
modern aircraft
efficient day / night operations
modern missiles
potent weapon system
effectively used
By: - 18th May 2004 at 16:49 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I haven't found so much use of "adjectives" describing an aircraft ever before!
Well, it is an export fighter, hence the interviewee is just hyping the product for potential customers.
By: - 18th May 2004 at 16:57 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Other than the crystal clear confirmation of the stable airframe and FbW,theres absoutely nothing new! :mad:
By: - 18th May 2004 at 17:09 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
There might be more info at Zhuhai 2004, since that is an export-oriented airshow.
By: - 18th May 2004 at 18:16 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
well, we could miss subjective reactions. Specially neagative ones.
About the interview. Still not very clear what exact to expect but most of the things are well known on this forum
By: - 18th May 2004 at 19:10 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I remember being jumped on by certainmembers when I had said that the FC-1 is a stable airframe and all the loops etc of its first flight were proof of that. Interesting q and a though
By: - 18th May 2004 at 20:06 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
finally Usman :-) thanks, after months of waiting we have the interview, nice stuff there.
one good thing: 'complete glass-cockpit environment'
that pic of cockpit of 01 was really scary, not thats settled, thank god.
also there is data linking :-)
not sure what kind of.. :-/
By: - 18th May 2004 at 20:30 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Is it a link16 level or more advanced like Gripen... It is surely not the communication of JSF... :)
By: - 18th May 2004 at 20:32 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I remember being jumped on by certainmembers when I had said that the FC-1 is a stable airframe and all the loops etc of its first flight were proof of that. Interesting q and a though
Yes, JF-17 is a stable design (it's well known fact) but during the first test flight the aircraft was equipped with a mix system i.e. FBW for pitch and hydraulic for the rest.
By: - 18th May 2004 at 20:40 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
finally Usman :-) thanks, after months of waiting we have the interview, nice stuff there.one good thing: 'complete glass-cockpit environment'
that pic of cockpit of 01 was really scary, not thats settled, thank god.
To have an idea of how the cockpit of production JF-17 will look like you should wait for the Prototype 04 since it will be used for avionics and weapons integration & qualification tests.
By: - 18th May 2004 at 21:36 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
fc1 cockpit at the moment...
By: - 19th May 2004 at 00:02 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Great, great work, Usman, to get the JF-17 avionics project director!
The aircraft will also be equipped with IRSTS, CLDP, and Helmet Mounted Display to provide all weather operations capability in all types of environments.
This is must be the Chinese avionics package mentioned in the Janes report.
The eventual cockpit description sounds like a F-18 :)
Confirms a highly open design. He repeated 2006 as the date for the PAF's first planes. Very ambitious date but it is the one they've pushed in all the recent reports so they have better meet it.
By: - 19th May 2004 at 00:15 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
To have an idea of how the cockpit of production JF-17 will look like you should wait for the Prototype 04 since it will be used for avionics and weapons integration & qualification tests.
If it on the same schedule of 01 and 03 (7 months between flights), 04 should be up by the end of the year. I think the main sticking point, if any, would the decision on the radar package. The news reports that came out during the 03 first flight said look for 04 early next year.
By: - 19th May 2004 at 00:19 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Pakdef.info truly ROCKS!
The best and most reliable Pakistani military site on the face of the earth!
By: - 19th May 2004 at 00:39 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Pakdef.info truly ROCKS!The best and most reliable Pakistani military site on the face of the earth!
Isn't that the only site ? Or are there more ?
By: - 19th May 2004 at 00:42 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Isn't that the only site ? Or are there more ?
No, thre are tons of them but Pakdef.info ROCKS
By: - 19th May 2004 at 03:20 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
yahhh hopefully not like their forums!
By: - 19th May 2004 at 07:48 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
Flamy attitude stinks. Just stick to the topic.
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By: Usman - 18th May 2004 at 13:59
Enjoy:
Pakistan Air Force Site --> Aircraft --> 'PakDef Special: Q & A with Gp Captain Khalid Mehmood, Project Director Avionics, JF-17 Project, PAF'