:: Should the JF-17B (Dual Seater) be used by ACM in Pakistan Day Flypast ::

[Trailer23]

One way of Marketing the JF-17 would be using the Dual Seat Version (JF-17B) by the Chief of Airstaff leading the Pakistan Day Flypast.

I'm not saying that by ditching the F-16, should be considered as slap to our US counterparts, but we outta start promoting our jet given the fact it was used in a recent dogfight(s) against India.

I don't know if there is even a single JF-17B for trials in Pakistan, if not, I doubt our friends in China would mind lending us one prototype over the weekend.

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[CriticalThought]

It needs to receive FOC before the chief flies in it.

 

[Imran Khan]

it cant be now sir wait next year

 

[aziqbal]

Our two hero’s should lead the fly past with their respective aircraft

I sure hope Block 3 has speeded up on delivery and so has JF17B

If we can fast track both maybe a JF17B can lead 2 x JF17 Block III

Btw all leave is still cancelled at Kamra they are doing over time

 

[Jinn Baba]

Not sure if there will be a 23 March parade this year. But if there is, make sure to color the JF17B in this scheme for the flypast:

Btw all leave is still cancelled at Kamra they are doing over time

Probably to service aircraft to ensure maximum availability.

 

[alee92nawaz]

He still won't fly it.

It needs to receive FOC before the chief flies in it.[/QUOTE

 

[Trailer23]

He still won't fly it.

CORRECTION: He won't fly in it...because he (they) sit as the rio.

 

[Windjammer]

You need at least two ''B'' types to be operational that day.
One aircraft is always on standby in case the first one develops a snag on the ground.

 

[graphican]

You need at least two ''B'' types to be operational that day.
One aircraft is always on standby in case the first one develops a snag on the ground.

How many B units Pakistan has by now?

 

[Rank]

tooo much for small aircraft

 

[Sabretooth]

Not sure if there will be a 23 March parade this year. But if there is, make sure to color the JF17B in this scheme for the flypast:

That was one spectacular display at RADOM Poland!

 

[Trailer23]

You need at least two ''B'' types to be operational that day.
One aircraft is always on standby in case the first one develops a snag on the ground.

Yeah, but if there were a snag - they could always keep the F-16D as a backup.

Truth be told, I wasn't aware of the FOC as pointed out by @CriticalThought .

I suppose you may be right about having a backup, if a snag were to come up. But I just assumed that 23rd March Flypast would be 1 week short of an entire month when the JF-17 had scored its 1st Kill* in front of the International Community.

Having Foreign Military Personnel see out bird in Pakistani colors would've done wonders as a marketing tool. 2020's Flypast would not bring the same impact. Oh well...

*Note: The 2nd kill is still under debate - JF-17 or F-16

 

[blain2]

PAF will not be buying any 2 seaters as far as I know. It is meant for export.

 

[nomi007]

jf-17b is in trail phase

 

[Trailer23]

PAF will not be buying any 2 seaters as far as I know. It is meant for export.

Just because Pakistan does not see itself a customer, does not necessarily mean it cannot market one of its 3 other variants (Block I/II/III) to the International Market.

Now this would be another debate away from the current topic, but, if any nation opts to take an interest in the JF-17B (dual seater) is certainly going to see it perform first hand. If we just tell them to get on a plane & fly to China, it really doesn't make it our aircraft - it would just be 'FC-1b'.