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Long Live PAF 
Maiden flight named ‘fierce dragon’; plane demonstrates outstanding mobility, good interception and ground attack capability; Pak air chief witnesses flight
JF-17 successfully tested in China
BEIJING: A latest-model fighter aircraft Super-7 (JF-17) a joint venture of Pakistan and China was successfully tested, said Chinese sources on Wednesday.
**We have developed an advanced, multipurpose light fighter plane to meet the needs of overseas customers,"**rces said. Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Kaleem Saadat also attended the launching ceremony.
The state-run Chinese news agency Xinhua reports that the maiden eight-minutes flight of the plane, named Xiaolong/FC-1, or fierce dragon, proved successful in Wenjiang Airport in Chengdu, capital of south-west China’s Sichuan province.
** During the show the plane demonstrated its outstanding mobility, good interception and ground attack capability, according to the report. With advanced design and manufacturing technology, the plane has the comprehensive combat capability of a third generation fighter plane and is on par with the world’s most advanced fighter planes, the report said.
The report said the plane is small in size and low in cost and suitable for modern warfare and the demands of military fighters. It took about four years for Chengdu Aircraft Group Corp, in cooperation with China Aero Technology Import & Export Co, to develop the plane.**
**Pakistani Air Force officials say production of the JF-17 Thunder, which will be capable of delivering short-range and other missiles, is scheduled to begin in January 2006.**China is Pakistan’s main defence supplier. The two countries have cooperated on a number of projects.
woohoo… :jhanda:
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*Originally posted by Haris Zuberi: *
i read somewhere recently that the military commander in Pakistan heve decided to change the whole PAF fighter aricraft flet within a decade by Russian and chinese technology planes instead of the ones they have today i.e. the F-16, (major power), Mirage, F-7P etc. because the US is not delivering the F-16s Pakistan wants to buy!
Im having the wrong feeling about this, because whatever anyone else might make or create, the American technology is (accept it or not) the best around. I dont get what the problem with the US is. I think Pak even made some payment for the planes in the 80s.
F-16s are very important and Pakistan should think of acquiring some more US war planes too. But then again, i wonder what the reason behind America's stubborness is...?
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1stly if u purchase or copy,, u will be a follower and never will becom a leader.. now pak is able to make its own things.. inshallah we will become leaders for the muslim world and the world as well.
secoundly if we purchase from americans.. they will use us... by tellin us if u do this.. we will give u that.. and still they dont give.. which means the aircrafts purchased are waste .. money as well... never do trading with somone who is not goin to give u what u paid for!!!!.. and also an after purchase help.!!!!
thats y it is good we are changin.. even if american tech is best.. by the way . they will not give u the best coz they dont want u to share tha poiwer!!
I read a news in jang daily stating that US has offered 9 billion dollar weapons to Pakistan, though I was not able to confirm this news but it was in the paper..this included 40 F 16s too
Well I wish Pakistan never makes that big a deal with US again, and especially no air crafts! We will be dependant on those ***** again for many many years to come
I hope Pakistan induces French Mirage 2000-5 or Rafaele or JAS Gripen as its 4th Generation high tech fighter...but plz God! no F-16s ..Not again!
Do you guys have any idea about the BVR missles, which one is selected for Thunder ?? SD-10 ? and when will it be fully developed ??
Regardz
A Lahorite
The Super 7 looks absolutely fantastic, and clearly demonstrates to the continuing strengthe of close relations between Pakistan and Great China. :k:
JF-17 Thunder Aircraft Pak & China
I heard something about that pakistan and china have developed their own fighter jet together? Can anyone tell me about this, its capabilities, how it was developed, costs, or anything about it. thanks!
errr read all of the stuff above n ull get ur answers .
Overview of JF-Thunder!
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Official Name: “FC-1”(Fighter China-1)
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Code Name: “Super-7”
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Pakistani Name: “JF-17” (Joint Fighter-17)
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Code Name: "Thunder"Type: Single Seat Multirole Day/Night Fighter
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Over View: Project Super Seven, which is formally known as FC-1 is designed to further meet Pakistan Air Forces tactical and strategic needs with the least reliance on imports from other countries. In addition to that to design a plane that meets its on requirements with lots of room for upgrades and with export options. Super Seven is considered to be Medium-tech or possibly low-high-tech class.
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History:
The project was initiated in February 1992, by China Aero-Technology Import and Export Corporation (CATIC) who officially invited the PAF to invest in the Super-7 program. In return for full participation in design and development phase, with exclusive co-production rights. After careful consideration Pakistan Air Force (PAF) decided to go ahead with is project and got the Government approval in October 1994.
- **Joint Venture: **
This project is a joint venture between Pakistan Air Force and China Aero-Technology Import and Export Corporation along with Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation (CAC). Research and Development cost of this project is between 450 to 500 million US dollars. This multi-million dollar project is financed up to 50%-59% by government of Pakistan. Estimated cost per air craft will be around 15-20 million US dollars which makes it excellent option for export market.
- Technical Details:
Super Seven is a light weight, multi-role day-night, all weather fighter with max TO weight 12,700kg, max speed 1.6M, ceiling 16,500m, max weapon load 3,900kg, range 3,000km. It uses Russian RD-93 turbofan engine, which is an upgrade of RD-33, this RD-93 turbofan engine is also used in Russian MiG-29 it is claimed to 80-85% as capable as American F-16 and highly aerial maneuverability as its key features. RD-93 engine used in FC-1 is build in China with Russian license. The aircraft can also be fitted with an in-flight refueling probe and a deck arrester hook. This will increase its striking range beyond 3,000km.
- Avionics:
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FC-1 will be fitted with Italian Grifo S-7 fire-control radar. The Grifo S-7 radar system is specially designed for the FC-1 it has 25 working modes and a non-break-down time of 200 hours. Grifo S-7 radar system is capable of look-down, shoot-down, as well as for ground strike abilities. Pakistani sources also suggest that Pakistan is mostly looking into western avionics to further improve FC-1’s capabilities. In addition to that it includes new digital dual fly-by-wire (FBW) system and a true Beyond Visual Range (BVR) attack capability.
FC-1 include a 25° field of view HUD, two multi-functional displays and INS/GPS (Global Positioning System).
- Weapon Systems:
Super Seven is designed to be fitted with vast array of weaponry. It has a total of seven store stations, one under the fuselage and six under the wing with a maximum weapon load of 3,800kg.
FC-1s primary air to air weapon is a medium range SD-10 Beyond Visual Range (BVR) missile. Other weapons it can carry are short and medium range AAMs (Anti-Air Missiles) like AIM-9P/PL-9/Magic 2 and PL-11/Aspide/AIM-7E etc. In addition to that it can carry wide array of high and low drag bombs, laser guided bombs, runway penetration bombs and cluster bombs for air strikes.
- Status Update:
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FC-1/JF-17 prototype
FC-1/JF-17 prototype (serial number “01”) conducted its first official test flight on September 3rd, 2003. The plane took off from Wenjiang Airport in Chengdu and stayed in air for about eight minutes. This prototype rolled out from the assembly line on 31 May 2003. On 1 July the it completed its first taxi run test at the test airfield in CAC.
Pakistan Air Force is going to receive ten of these in coming months to complete its own testing. Prototype “02” and “03” are in there final stages and PAF is expected to receive them soon. FC-1/JF-17 is to go under serial production by January 2006.
Pakistan Air Force has announced that it will include 150 of these planes at the same time China announcing that it will induct 200 of these planes into its Air Force. Once the work is completed on this deadly plane, it will create a new dimension in air combat standards. It will not only allow Pakistan to build this plane with its own recourses within the country but at the same time opening a huge export market.
- **Specifications: **
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Crew – One
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Wingspan – 9.00 m
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Height – 5.10 m
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Length – 14 m
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Weight – Empty 6,321 kg, Normal take-off 9,100 kg, Max take-off 12,700 kg, Max weapon payload 3,800 kg
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Max. Weapon Load – 3,600 kg
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Max. Speed – Mach 1.6
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Range – Ferry range 3,000 km; Operational Radius 1,355 km
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Service Ceiling – 16,500 m
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G Limit – 8.5
Re: JF-17 Thunder Aircraft Pak & China
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*Originally posted by yusuf1982: *
I heard something about that pakistan and china have developed their own fighter jet together? Can anyone tell me about this, its capabilities, how it was developed, costs, or anything about it. thanks!
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Well about costs;
I don't think Pakistan will want the costs to exceed 15$ Million...lets see...its still under development