JF-17 Thunder is an advanced, light-weight multi-role fighter aircraft. The fighter plane was developed as a joint venture between Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra and Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation of China.
It possesses excellent air-to-air and air-to-surface combat capabilities. With effective firepower, agility and combat survivability, the aircraft is likely to emerge as a potent platform for any air force. Its length is 49 feet and height is about 15.5 feet. Its wingspan is 31 feet and maximum speed is 700 knots IAS. Maximum engine thrust is 19,000 lb and ferry range is 1,880NM. Total load capacity of JF-17 Thunder is 3400 lb.
The aircraft is fitted with modern Stores Management System incorporating accurate weapon delivery modes and solutions involving minimum pilot workload. The aircraft is capable of carrying some of the most modern as well as conventional weapons, including:70-100 Km range beyond visual range active missiles, Highly agile Imaging infrared short range missiles, Air to sea missiles, Anti radiation missiles, Laser guided weapons, Runway penetration bombs, General purpose bombs and 23 mm double barrel gun.
