JF-17/FC-1 Fighter Aircraft thread

[Black Wolf]

"Cross posting from Pakistan Armed Forces Thread"





As per the above press briefing by the Dy. ACM, the key takeaways are:

1. Next-generation fighters
2. Additional J-10Cs
3. More advanced JF-17 variants

He also mentioned that the groundwork has already been completed for the induction of the above platforms.

Regarding the “more advanced JF-17s,” which block/variant is he referring to?

 

[Maikeru]

"Cross posting from Pakistan Armed Forces Thread"


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As per the above press briefing by the Dy. ACM, the key takeaways are:

1. Next-generation fighters
2. Additional J-10Cs
3. More advanced JF-17 variants

He also mentioned that the groundwork has already been completed for the induction of the above platforms.

Regarding the “more advanced JF-17s,” which block/variant is he referring to?

It seems upgrading the Block I Á models to something like Block II level.

 

[Black Wolf]

It seems upgrading the Block I Á models to something like Block II level.

That was done several years ago ..... refer to my post # 7110 on previous page....

 

[Black Wolf]

PAF Delegation Visits Dhaka for First-Ever Air Staff Talks with Bangladesh

A Pakistan Air Force (PAF) delegation led by Air Vice Marshal Aurangzeb Ahmed visited Dhaka from 10 May 2026 for the first formal Air Staff Talks between Pakistan & Bangladesh.

Discussions reportedly included potential acquisition of JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jets by the Bangladesh Air Force, along with broader cooperation in pilot training, conversion programs & technical assistance.

The PAF also presented a JF-17 flight simulator to the Bangladesh Air Force & offered advanced pilot training at PAF Base Mushaf in Sargodha.

 

[Black Wolf]

An interesting old image from 2012 showing JF-17s being towed along the famous Sharah-e-Faisal, one of Karachi’s major boulevards, en route to the IDEAS defence exhibition.

 

[Black Wolf]

Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC - Kamra) has successfully completed the 50th unit of the JF-17 Block III....

 

[Black Wolf]

Based on the above report, the table has been updated. Effectively, the PAF now operates only Block -IIs/IIIs.

Additionally, based on the report below, the AzAF order has now been confirmed (40 units); accordingly, the table has been updated.

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Country​	Air Force​	Block​	Quantity​	Observations​
China/Pakistan​	-​	Prototype​	~7​	CATIC also possesses a BLK - III​
Pakistan​	PAF​	Block-1 (A)​	50​	Upgraded to BLK – II Configuration (Confirmed)​
Pakistan​	PAF​	Block-2 (A)​	59​	​
Pakistan​	PAF​	Block-2 (B)​	26​	​
Pakistan​	PAF​	Block-3 (C)​	~36​	Total order - 50 Units​
Myanmar​	MAF​	Block-2 (A)​	6​	​
Myanmar​	MAF​	Block-2 (B)​	2​	​
Nigeria​	NAF​	Block-2 (A)​	3​	Reportedly interested in ~9 additional units, but based on rumors/unconfirmed​
Azerbaijan​	AzAF​	Block-3 (C)​	~9​	Total order - 40 Units (Confirmed)​

Consequently, below table has been updated....

Country​	Air Force​	Block​	Quantity​	Observations​
China/Pakistan​	-​	Prototype​	~7​	CATIC also possesses a BLK - III​
Pakistan​	PAF​	Block-1 (A)​	50​	Upgraded to BLK – II Configuration (Confirmed)​
Pakistan​	PAF​	Block-2 (A)​	59​
Pakistan​	PAF​	Block-2 (B)​	26​
Pakistan​	PAF​	Block-3 (C)​	50​	Total order - 50 Units (Completed)​
Myanmar​	MAF​	Block-2 (A)​	6​
Myanmar​	MAF​	Block-2 (B)​	2​
Nigeria​	NAF​	Block-2 (A)​	3​	Reportedly interested in ~9 additional units, but based on rumors/unconfirmed​
Azerbaijan​	AzAF​	Block-3 (C)​	~9​	Total order - 40 Units (Confirmed)​

Now that the initial BLK-III order has been completed, it will be interesting to see how the “more advanced version” evolves in light of the recent statement by the Dy. CAS.

 

[mack8]

Are there any good images of the azerbaijani JF-17s apart from the known (and fairly distant) airfield picture?

 

[Deino]

Are there any good images of the azerbaijani JF-17s apart from the known (and fairly distant) airfield picture?

Not that I know and still none clearly showing the national markings & serial numbers

 

[Black Wolf]

BLK - IIs .... ready for departure on the tarmac.