Pak-China joint production JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft at Dubai Airshow

JF-17 Thunder, the Pakistan-China jointly developed fighter aircraft has been put on display at the Dubai Air Show. 

The Pakistan Air Chief attending the airshow has been quoted as saying that the participation of Pakistan Air Force in this airshow is a matter of great pride for us and many countries in general and Islamic countries in particular have shown interest in the JF-17 Thunder aircraft.

The Dubai Air Show was inaugurated by Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister of UAE.

Source | Photo: AFP
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50th indigenously produced JF-17 Thunder Block-I rolls-out at PAC Kamra

Block-I JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft

It was great day Wednesday when the 50th indigenously produced JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft Block-I rolled-out from Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) Kamra and formally handed-over  to Pakistan Air Force (PAF).

Prime Minister of Pakistan was the guest of honour at the inauguration event. The event was attended by delegates from China as well as the PAF.

The event also marked the launch of production work for Block-ll JF-17 aircraft.

The JF-17 Thunder' is a multi role aircraft which has been co-developed and co-produced with the support of Chinese Aviation Industry, to meet PAF' requirements.

The JF-17 is being produced in blocks of 50 aircraft each where every succeeding block would be an upgraded version of the preceding block. Therefore, Block-ll JF-17s will have improved versions of avionics sub-systems, air-to-air refuelling capability, additional weapons carriage capability, optimized maintenance facilitation and some additional operational capabilities.

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Dubai Air Show - Flying Display Day 5 (18 Nov)

Full Story: Official Site - Dubai Air Show

The flying display programme for the Dubai Air Shown on its 5th day, 18 Nov is as under:

Follow other events by visiting the official website of Dubai Air Show.

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JF-17 Thunder at Dubai Air Show: Azerbaijan shows interest in purchase

Full Story: Defence Professionals 16 Nov

Azerbaijan has shown interest in JF-17 Thunder combat aircrafts jointly produced by Pakistan and China and announced its intention to purchase aircraft of this type. JF-17 is presently on display at Dubai Air Show. 

JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft on display at the Dubai air show 2011. (Photo: APA)

Offering a high manoeuvrability, JF-17 Thunder aircraft have the same or even superior capabilities to the MiG-29 aircraft of the Azerbaijani Armed Forces. By introducing this asset into its inventory the Azerbaijani Armed Forces could increase their combat effectiveness, Defence Professionals reports.

Earlier on Day-1, the JF-17 Thunder participated in the air display. The Egyptian Airforce chief is reported to have said that they’re “Very interested” in JF-17 Thunder aircraft. Watch the video below:

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Pakistan markets fighter jet at Dubai Air Show

Full Story: The News 14 November 2011

Mike Green: The undoubted 'stars' of Farnborough 2010 were the Pakistan Air Force JF-17 Thunder (photo Andrew McKelvey)

DUBAI: Pakistan is pitching its new JF17 Thunder fighter jet, developed jointly with China, at an aggressive discount to dominant Western rivals, the country's defense minister said on Sunday.

Analysts expect the aircraft, priced at $25-30 million, to be focused on emerging markets in Asia and Africa.

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