Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has received 14 JF-17 Block-3 two-seat aircraft from China, which will also be used for pilot training.
The co-produced JF-17 two-seat fighters were added to the Air Force fleet in a ceremony held today during which the jets were officially handed over to the PAF.
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The Chief of Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan, attended the grand ceremony, which was also attended by the Chinese Chief of Staff, Chinese Ambassador Nong Rong, and Nigerian officials.
The significant development will increase PAF’s operational capability and potential for national defense as Block 3 has a 4.5 generation running at Mach 2. These jets are more advanced than the F16 currently available for Pakistan.
Here are some of the features of JF-17 Block 3: New and larger holographic head-up display with wide viewing angle. Integrated cockpit screen similar to J-20 aircraft.
Active electronically scanned radar system. Improve weapon skills. The JF-17B3 is integrated into the long-range air-to-air missile PL-15 and will outperform all air-to-air missiles in India, including the MICA used by Rafale.
The JF-17 Thunder is an advanced, lightweight all-weather day / night fighter. developed as a joint venture between Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC), Kamra and Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation (CAC) in China. It has excellent air-to-air and air-to-ground combat capabilities.
It is worth remembering that Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) Kamra reached an important milestone with the launch of the first batch of eight two-seat JF-17 aircraft in December last year.
