JF-17 Thunder Multirole Fighter [Thread 1]

[PakistaniPatriot]

Congrats all to all Pakistani.

Each aircraft costs an estimated 15-20 million American dollars. (ANI)
Pakistan to start JF-17 production from tomorrow - Yahoo! India News

Now wait a minute mann. I thought Jf-17 was a lot cheaper than the f-16. I heard it was like $8 million. Haider bhai is this correct.

 

[mujahideen]

It is a welcomed development. I just wish to see these jets over the skies of Pakistan and hope they can contribute to the defense of Pakistan.

 

[IceCold]

Now wait a minute mann. I thought Jf-17 was a lot cheaper than the f-16. I heard it was like $8 million. Haider bhai is this correct.

$8 million! we are not talking about buying a tank here its a jet. The basic version cost around 15million dollars and with the avnoics package that pakistan wants the cost will easily go around 25 millionm dollars. F-16 is like 40million dollars or more though i am not sure of the exact price.

 

[khanz]

very good news

 

[Owais]

I thought that we were recieving 8 JF-17 at the end of 2007. where are they gone??

 

[Janbaz]

I thought that we were recieving 8 JF-17 at the end of 2007. where are they gone??

I think we will get them but start manufacturing as well....

 

[ejaz007]

Indeed a historic moment for Pakistan. This hopefully shall lay the foundation for a strong aviation industry.
The unit cost shall basically depend on how many planes are built. In case Chinese induct these planes or some foreign buyers confirm order than the unit cost may drop to around 15 million dollars figure. However if PAF alone inducts the plane then the cost shall be around 15-20 million USD.

 

[z9-ec]

Historic moment for all of us!

Congrats to all Pakistani and Chinese brothers out there!

I thought that we were recieving 8 JF-17 at the end of 2007. where are they gone??

Dude, not every progress is made public.. courtesy =-> "Classified" or "Confidential" info.

 

[kashifpso]

IT IS A GREAT MOMENT FOR NATION TO START PRODUCTION OF IDEGINOUSLY BUILT FIGHTER. CONGRATULATIONS TO WHOLE NATION.

 

[solid snake]

Epic moment for Pakistan.

 

[fatman17]

can any local sources confirm this news by ANI of India!

 

[fatman17]

the above news is a progression of the news below...


JANE'S DEFENCE WEEKLY:

Russian aero-engine looks set for export to Pakistan

Reuben F Johnson JDW Correspondent - Moscow

• Reports that Russia will allow the re-exporting of RD-93 jet engines by China to Pakistan have been confirmed
• The Russian decision to allow Pakistan to receive RD-93s may reflect a positive view of sales prospects for the JF-17 fighter

Russian industry sources have confirmed to Jane’s an earlier report stating that the Kremlin has given permission to China’s Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Corporation (CAIC) to re-export to Pakistan the Russian-built Klimov RD-93 engine.

The engine is the powerplant for the JF-17 (FC-1) lightweight fighter aircraft being jointly developed by CAIC and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, but India, a traditional customer of Russia, has strongly opposed the export of the engine to its rival nuclear neighbour.

The Moscow business newspaper Kommersant had previously reported that 150 RD-93s would be supplied to China as part of a contract worth USD238 million.

The engine is a modified version of the MiG-29/-35 fighter’s Klimov RD-33 engine, but has been redesigned for a single-engine configuration with the accessory pack rotated in order to accommodate maintenance and servicing on the JF-17.

The Russian press reported that the decision to permit the re-export of the RD-93, and the signing of the actual contract, were all overseen by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
However, sources in the Presidential Administration hastened to add that permitting China to supply these engines to Pakistan does not mean that this is the beginning of a long-term military industrial partnership with Islamabad. The contract is strictly a “one-off” deal, according to sources, and does not imply any future co-operation.

Lobbying for the approval of the contract apparently came more from the high-level interaction between the Chinese and Russian governments than from Russian industry.
Russian industry representatives state that this was an entirely political decision into which they had minimal input.

Rosoboronexport, the Russian state arms export monopoly, and the Russian Defence Ministry were reportedly involved in the deliberations.

The RD-93s to be shipped to CAIC will be supplied by the Chernyshev engine plant in Moscow. The contract will be administered by Rosoboronexport and initial deliveries will begin this year.

This may appear to bring an end to a contradictory and long-running saga, which has seen claim and counter-claim from Indian, Pakistani and Russian sources. In February, Russian industry sources told Jane’s the engine would not be permitted to be exported to Pakistan; less than a month later, Pakistan said approval had been granted.

A Pakistani government official responding to the RD-93 report said it has only confirmed what Pakistan had been saying all along: that the engine issue was on its way to being resolved. Over the last year, Pakistani officials have repeatedly said that they have been assured by Chinese officials that supplies of the RD-93 will not be halted. “We proceeded with the knowledge that this wasn’t as big a deal as was being talked about,” said a Pakistani government. “We are glad this licence issue has been formally resolved,” he added.

Western defence officials in Islamabad said the Russian decision may have been prompted by expectations of rising demand for the JF-17 fighter aircraft – so far delivered by China only to Pakistan. “The Russians probably see future demand for the JF-17 coming potentially from parts of Asia and Africa in the long run. Their decision must have been a commercial one, knowing that this project has a future,” said one Western defence official in Islamabad.

 

[zpak]

congrats everyone!

 

[Proud to be Pakistani]

Thunder Jet JF-17 production begins in Pakistan ​

Updated at Tuesday, January 22, 2008 1330 PST

ISLAMABAD: The co-production of Pak China Thunder jet JF-17 has officially begun at the Kamra Aeronautical Complex.

The project was inaugurated by Air Chief Marshal Tanveer Mehmood at Kamra on Tuesday. The JF-17 thunder jets can also be upgraded to carry conventional and non-conventional weapons.

The Joint Fighter-17 (JF-17) Thunder, also known as the Fighter China-1 (FC-1) Fierce Dragon in China, is a single-seat multirole fighter aircraft.

The first two aircraft were delivered to the Pakistan Air Force in December 2007.
The JF-17/FC-1 is designed to be a cost-effective plane which can meet the tactical and strategic needs of the Pakistani Air Force.

Till now, it has been manufactured by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation.

Its maiden flight took place on August 25, 2003. Its primary users are the Pakistan Air Force and the PLA Air Force. Four prototypes plu four have been delivered to Pakistan. Each aircraft costs an estimated 15-20 million American dollars.

Thunder Jet JF-17 production begins in Pakistan

 

[mxiong]

Congratulations! Regarding the new price, US dollars has really depreciated a lot during last few years, and China has offered a better avionics package than PAF originally anticipated, So I think $15-20 mil is a reasonable figure.