JF-17 PAKISTAN AIR FORCE FIGHTER

Description

The JF-17 "Thunder" also known in China as the Chengdu FC-1 "Fierce Dragon" is a light-weight multi-role combat aircraft jointly developed by the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation of China and the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex of Pakistan. The "JF" and "FC" designations stand for "Joint Fighter" (Pakistan) and "Fighter China" (China) respectively. Originally designed to be a small and capable light-weight fighter powered by a single engine to reduce costs, the JF-17 was supposed to be a simple and inexpensive solution for replacing large fleets of obsolete types in the air forces of developing countries. The JF-17 evolved into a more advanced fighter during the later stages of development with revised terms of reference by the Pakistan Air Force and the incorporation of more modern features and technologies. (Scale : 1/48e)