Nishan
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To me the Thunder looks very basic on the GROUND SHOTS.
Where as the close up Ground shots of Tejas look far better.
IN THE AIR the Thunder looks better than tejas me thinks
Specifications of (JF-17/FC-1):
Role Multi-role fighter
Crew 1
First Flight September 3, 2003
Enter Service 2006-2007
Manufacturer (CAC) China & Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
Engine 1 x RD-93 turbofan (Russian-made), rated 49.4kN dry / 81.4kN with afterburning.
Length 14.00 m
Wingspan 9.00 m
Height 5.10 m
Empty Weight 6,321 kg
Normal take-off weight 9,100 kg
Max take-off 12,700 kg;
Maximum Weapon Load 3,600 kg
Maximum Speed Mach 1.6 (ProtoType-1,2 and 3)
Ferry range 3,000 km
Operational Radius 1352 km
Service Ceiling 16500 m
Maximum Climb Rate N/A
G-Limits +8.5
Weapons 3,800 kg payload
Specifications of LCA:
Wing Span 8.20 m
Length 13.20 m
Empty Weight 5500 kg
Engine Prototype - GE F404-F2J3 turbofan rated at 18,097 lbst
Production - Kaveri GTX-35VS turbofan rated at 20,200 lbst
Fuel Capacity Internal fuel capacity - 3000 liters
Centerline and the two-inner hardpoints under each wing can carry five 800 liters fuel tanks
also has an in-flight refuelling probe
Maximum Range ?
Maximum Speed Mach 1.7
Service Ceiling 50,000 feet.
G Limits +9/-3.5
Armament internally mounted GSh-23mm twin barrel gun with 220 rounds of ammunition Seven external hardpoints, can carry air-to-air missiles, air-to-surface missiles, anti-ship missiles, rocket launchers and ECM pods
Maximum External Stores Load 4000kg (8818 lbs.)
Self Defence RWR system, jammer and chaff& flare dispensers.