Originally posted by seahawk
Which Radar is used on the Mirages ??

Have has the radar for the F-7PG been choosen ??

Has the Radar for JF-17 been choosen ??

And then there is the question of midcourse updates via datalink and incooperation into the aircraft systems ….

for Mirage i think it is “Grifo M” and for PG it is “Grifo 7” and for JF-17 it can be any of “Grifo S 7” or “RC 400” or some China made.

Mirage is currently the Testing platform for BVR missles both Air to air and Air to ground.

Found this picture on web. Not sure its real or not.

Originally posted by Haleyoneshoemak
That’s how I too had
read it (first flight on 12-26-03), and that it’s
supposedly dual engined.

However, like the FC-1, the world needed pix and there are only unsubstantiated claims!!!
But, doesn’t mean it didn’t happen either of course because unlike that of the FC-1 situation, the (J-10) on the
other hand wasn’t a joint venture. Thus, the Chinese was not obligated to make revelations.

BTW, I also read something today about the Chinese working on unmanned fighter projects just as
what the US is doing and that it would be the next big thing for the Chinese after their 4thG (western standard)/
5thG (Russian standard) J-12/XXJ project is finalized. Heard anything in that respect on other sites???

I guess they (Chinese) are learning and
they are learning fast. And, that the pressure for them to produce and
to deliver is showing unpresidented results…

J-12 is i think 4th generation Chinese aircraft in terms of 5th generation Western standard. Russian standards are arbitrary.

Also got this translation from UD2 from Pakdef forum. Don’t know if it is this video tranalation or some other.

“yes all the MFDs you see are of the JF-17/FC-1

anyways some important information from the video.

Aircraft has

7 external hard points

3500 kg arms load

4 direction digitia and 2 direction simulated electronic FBW system.

Able to launch advenced mid range BVR standoff weapon

This plane is considered as 3rd generation in Chinese terms, and therefore is the equal of 4th generation western terms.

over 60 companies involved in the project

Initial contract signing 1999.

overview planning and tast assignment completed in 2 months
blue print delivered 9 months after
internal works completed and external works started 2 months after the deliver of the blue prints
8 month completes 8 major ground tests
4 days after first engine start, completes taxi test.

First flight Aug 25 2003″

Development Period 2 years

Originally posted by Arthur
Uhm… isn’t it a bit premature to announce the Indian military signing a contract?

Not only contract but follow up is also important. I thought they already had all T-90s.

Why it is still not signed. I thought it was signed six months ago.