The PAC JF-17 Thunder (Urdu: جے ایف-١٧ گرج‎), or CAC FC-1 Xiaolong (Fierce Dragon;

1. By
Umer Farooq Hashmi
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3.  JF-17 Thunder , ‫ایف‬ ‫جے‬-١٧‫گرج‬ , CAC FC-1 Xiaolong is an
advanced, light-weight, all weather, day / night multi-role
fighter aircraft; developed as a joint venture between
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC), Kamra and
Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation (CAC) of China.
 The first test flight of the first prototype took place during
2003 in China
 In Pakistan it was put on display in year of 2007 .
 The state-of-the art avionics, optimally integrated sub-
systems, computerized flight controls and capability to
employ latest weapons provides decisive advantage to JF-17
over adversaries of same class all weather, multi-role light
combat fighter has remarkable high combat maneuverability
at medium and low altitudes.

6.  In February 1992, CATIC (China Aero Technology
Import and Export Corporation) invited the Pakistan
to invest in the project in return for huge Transfer of
Technology and participation in R&D of the project.
Pakistan Accepted.
 The First Flight was planned in 1996, but it got delayed
because Pakistan wished to upgrade the characteristics
in response to India’s acquisitions of Su-30MKI. The
project began to Stagnate. But in 1998, Pakistani PM’s
visit to China resulted in the continuation of the
Program.
 In 1999, sanctions on Pakistan led to serious setbacks
on the program. Pakistan hoped to install Western
Avionics on the plane, which was now not possible.
 The First JF-17 was assembled by May,2003

9.  The avionics software of JF-17 is based on civilian C++
Language, Motorola 88000 microprocessor ,
 For communication, the JF-17 is equipped with
VHF/UHF radios. equipped with single Russian made
RD-93 Turbofan engine , Radar Warning Receiver
which warns the pilot for any incoming Radar guided
missile or even any missile lock.

17.  The aircraft would be capable of carrying some of the most
modern as well as conventional weapons, including:
• 70-100 Km active missiles (BVR)
 Highly agile Imaging infra red short range missiles
 Air to sea missiles
 23 mm double barrel gun

18.  Length : 14.9m 49ft
 Height : 4.77m 15.6ft
 Wing span : 24.4 m² 263 ft²
General
Crew : one but two in block 3
1st
flight : Aug,2003
Type : Multi role
Cost : $15M-$25M