Overview
Jointly developed by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex and Chengdu, the JF-17 (called FC-1 in China) is a low-cost multirole fighter that now forms the backbone of the Pakistan Air Force and has been exported to several countries.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 14.93 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.45 m |
| Height | 4.77 m |
| Wing area | 24.4 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 7,965 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 12,474 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 1,910 km/h |
|---|---|
| Max. Mach | Mach 1.60 |
| Ferry range | 3,482 km |
| Combat radius | 1,352 km |
| Service ceiling | 16,920 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 1–2 |
|---|---|
| Hardpoints | 7 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 1 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | Klimov RD-93 |
| Thrust (each) | 49.4 kN |
| Thrust with afterburner (each) | 84.4 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
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