JF-17/FC-1 Fighter Aircraft thread

[A.Man]

I just read over at the "Chinese Engine Development" Thread that WS-13E has achieved certification, and expected to be ready for mass production in about a year's time (or less hopefully!):


https://www.sinodefenceforum.com/chinese-engine-development.t252/page-364#post-397129

It would be really interesting if we finally begin to see FC-1 being offered for export. Maybe a few squadrons for PLAAF would not be too long a speculation?

Lastly, if WS-13E provides a significant improvement in thrust (~10%) & weight (~2-5%) over RD-93, what are the chances of it being incorporated in JF-17?

FC-1B / JF-17B prototype is also expected to be completed later this year and slated for induction in PAF next year. Is it mere coincidence that JF-17B & WS-13E have overlapping induction timing, with WS-13E being a bit ahead?

J-31 is also reportedly ready for testing with WS-13, according to a post on the J-31 thread.

Analysis, even speculation, would be most welcome!

By the way, the payload of JF-17B will be 4500 kg, which is 900 kg more than a JF-17.

 

[asif iqbal]

Concerning the 16 JF-17s delivered/manufactured last year, does anyone know, what was the last serial delivered ... and if I'm not mistaken, the 229 is so far the most recent one this year ?

Or am I wrong ?

Deino

Roll out ceremony was for 15-216 was in Dec last year

229 came out long before 15-216

 

[MastanKhan]

Hi,

I believe that when the re-vamped the RD93 and got a little more power out of it---the weight carrying capacity on the BLK went to 45 00 KG---. I believe that was disclosed around a year or so ago.

 

[MastanKhan]

Hi,

Found an old picture of a JF17 with a targetting pod and a smart bomb

 

[Deino]

Nice ... but that's only an artwork !

 

[MastanKhan]

Hi,

That is what I was wondering as well---it really did not look like the wmd7

 

[Deino]

Roll out ceremony was for 15-216 was in Dec last year

229 came out long before 15-216

Indeed ! Thanks for that correction.

Any info on whyt's the most recent serial manufatured and delivered this year?

Deino

 

[asif iqbal]

We haven't had any pictures after 15-216 that was the last one

PAC hasn't updated its website since 26th Jan so I guess a update is due soon and we get some nice pictures of 16-21x

 

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Bang on target .....

 

[SinoSoldier]

Sub-assembly begins for the JF-17B tandem-seater: