{"id":8911,"date":"2024-10-08T03:28:54","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T03:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=8911"},"modified":"2024-10-08T03:28:56","modified_gmt":"2024-10-08T03:28:56","slug":"development-program-for-jf-17-pfx-pakistan-fighter-experimental-unveiled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/?p=8911","title":{"rendered":"Development Program for JF-17 PFX (Pakistan Fighter Experimental) Unveiled"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The development program for Pakistan’s JF-17 Pakistan Fighter Experimental (PFX) will elevate the fighter jet’s capabilities beyond those of the JF-17 Block III variant, which is currently the most advanced and capable version of the aircraft.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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JF-17 “Thunder”<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
( DEFENCE SECURITY ASIA<\/a>) \u2013 Recognizing the need for continuous upgrades to the JF-17 \u201cThunder\u201d fighter jet, Pakistan and its development partner China have launched a new development program called the JF-17 PFX (Pakistan Fighter Experimental).<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
This program aims to enhance the JF-17 to a level surpassing the capabilities of the JF-17 Block III variant, currently the most advanced and capable version of the fighter.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
The JF-17 fighters are jointly developed by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and China\u2019s Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG).<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
According to defense media reports, the JF-17 PFX is expected to be larger and heavier than the current JF-17 variants, placing it in a similar size and weight category to India\u2019s Tejas MkII fighter jet.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
The PFX will feature state-of-the-art technology, including advanced avionics, enhanced radar capabilities, and a higher weapons payload capacity, enabling it to undertake a wide range of combat missions.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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JF-17 PFX<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Although specific details about the JF-17 PFX development remain scarce as the program is still in its early stages, Pakistan\u2019s efforts signal its determination to maintain its air force as a dominant regional power.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
The JF-17 PFX will ensure that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) possesses a fighter jet capable of competing with and potentially surpassing, the capabilities of other regional aircraft such as the Tejas MkII, Rafale, and Su-30MKI.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
The PFX program is part of Pakistan\u2019s broader strategy to modernize its air force and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, aiming for greater self-sufficiency in defense production. Currently, PAC is responsible for producing 58 percent of the JF-17 airframe, with the remaining<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
 components manufactured by its Chinese partner. However, to ensure the long-term viability of the PFX, Pakistan will need to increase its domestic production capabilities, ultimately striving for complete self-reliance.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Achieving this will not only bolster Pakistan\u2019s aerospace independence but also position the country as an emerging player in the global defense and aerospace industries.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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JF-17<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
At present, the Pakistan Air Force is believed to operate around 100 JF-17 Block I and Block II aircraft.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Recently, Defence Security Asia reported that production of the JF-17 Block III variant in Pakistan has exceeded 20 units and is nearing 30 aircraft, part of an ongoing order for the PAF.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
The JF-17 Block III, the latest variant, first flew in 2019 and entered serial production in 2022.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
 Its most significant upgrades include the integration of the KLJ-7A Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, a Helmet Mounted Display and Sight (HMD\/S) system, and advanced Electronic Countermeasures (ECM).<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
In terms of armament, the Block III variant is capable of launching long-range PL-15E air-to-air missiles, with a claimed range of 145 km.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
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JF-17 Block III<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
It can also deploy PL-10E High-Off Boresight air-to-air missiles, guided by the HMD\/S during Within Visual Range (WVR) combat.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Reports also suggest that the JF-17 Block III is now equipped to launch the \u201cTaimur\u201d Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM), capable of striking both static and moving targets, including warships, at distances up to 280 km.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
The Block III variant reportedly shares similarities with China\u2019s J-10C fighter, which is also in service with the Pakistan Air Force, and is said to incorporate elements of China\u2019s fifth-generation J-20 \u201cMighty Dragon.\u201d \u2014 DSA<\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Reference Link:- https:\/\/defencesecurityasia.com\/en\/development-program-for-jf-17-pfx-pakistan-fighter-experimental-unveiled-2\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The development program for Pakistan’s JF-17 Pakistan Fighter Experimental (PFX) will elevate the fighter jet’s capabilities beyond those of the JF-17 Block III variant, which is currently the most advanced and capable version of the aircraft. ( DEFENCE SECURITY ASIA) \u2013 Recognizing the need for continuous upgrades to the JF-17 \u201cThunder\u201d fighter jet, Pakistan and its […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8912,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[2],"tags":[4592,4591,29,4593,3144,2197,105,4589,4590,4496,36,3299,2765],"class_list":["post-8911","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sample-category","tag-air-power","tag-advance-fighter","tag-china","tag-china-pakistan-joint-venture","tag-cooeration","tag-defense","tag-geopolitics-2","tag-jf-17","tag-jf-17-pfx","tag-paf","tag-pakistan","tag-pakistan-air-force","tag-supermacy"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8911","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=8911"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8911\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8913,"href":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8911\/revisions\/8913"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/8912"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=8911"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=8911"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gsrra.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=8911"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}