Pakistan to receive first batch of JF-17 thunder aircraft next Year

Published: May 12, 2006
Source: www.pakistantimes.net



CHENGDU (China): The Pakistan Air Force will receive the delivery of first batch of JF-17 thunder aircraft sometime next year, Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Tanvir Mahmood Ahmed said.

Talking to media here Wednesday after the success of first maiden operational test flight of PT-4 aircraft, he said the Air Force plans to induct more than 100 Fighters (JF-17) Thunders, jointly produced by China's Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra.

Lauding the efficient performance of the prototype-4 aircraft, he said it will be equipped will 'state-of-the-art' avionics, radar and weapons integration systems. Small batch production of the single-seat, single-engine JF-17, will begin in China next month.continue..