Complete translation of Part1 and Part2.
Thanks to Chinese member for providing this translation.
1) Question: Why were the two JF-17 fighters sent to Farnsborough piloted by Pakistani pilots instead of Chinese pilots?
Answer:
Male Expert: Pakistan has already ordered a large number of the plane and JF-17 is currently in service with the Pakistani Airforce.
2) Question: Why were the planes sent to the Farnsborough airshow?
Answer:
Male Expert: Farnsborough is one of the most famous and acclaimed international airshows and showcasing the JF-17 is a great way to promote the plane on the international market.
Female Expert: Now is a pivotal time for the F-16 multirole fighter since it will be replaced by the F-35 soon and the [US] airforce will probably sell them at a cheap price. The JF-17 may be a great competitor to the F-16 when that happens. (She also consultes the male expert since this is only her opinion)
Male Expert: F-16 and JF-17 aren't really at the same standard weight wise. The normal operational weight of the F-16 is about 15 tons while that of the JF-17 is only about 12 tons. The JF-17 is a light fighter while the F-16 leans towards the medium range.
Question: How come the JF-17 garnered so much attention at the Farnsborough this year?
Answer:
Male Expert: There are two primary reasons for this. First, during JF-17's production phase many experts, especially foreign experts, were skeptical about the plane's capabilities. When Pakistani airforce first accepted the plane they wanted to see how the plane matched up against their F-16As.
2nd part:
[continuing]
So they picked a F-16A figher jet and staged a mock dogfight between the F-16A Fighter and the JF-17. According to the reports that I've read the JF-17 not only won but won many times, in a sense "dominating" the F-16A fighter. The Pakistani Airforce came to the conclusion that the JF-17 had the upperhand in close combat (dogfights). The result of this "dogfight" helped advertise the JF-17 to the world and many people wished to see it as a result. Officials working in the U.S. and Indian embassy were shocked by the news and wanted to see the plane [JF-17] right away but Pakistan said No, you can't see this since this is a MILITARY SECRET. This made the JF-17 even more mysterious than it was and I think a lot of people would want to see it because they are curious about the plane that could defeat the F-16.
The Host: Mr. Song (male expert) said that Farnsborough was a world famous aerospace exhibit. We also wanted to know if there are deeper reasons for the JF-17 to enter this exhibit. As a result we interviewed the Chinese representive for the JF-17, Mr. Chen. Let's hear him.
Mr. Chen: Everyone knows that Farnborough is one of the the top three airshows in the world. It is the perfect platform to demonstrate and advertise a company's product and capabilities. We chose to display JF-17 at this [Farnborough] airshow because of its fame.
The CAC planned to demonstrate the JF-17 at both the Paris and Farnborough airshow and we hope that we will be able to demonstrate more of our products. This time we decided to concentrate on the JF-17 so the world media will be better acquainted with it and more air forces will purchase it. (IMPORTANT PART) A lot of journalists asked why we decided not to fly the JF-17 at the Farnsborough. We believe that JF-17, a Chinese plane, should premier at the Chinese Zhuhai airshow. I want to let everyone know that this November, three JF-17s will perform aerial manuevers [at the Zhuhai Airshow].
Narrator: JF-17 traveled all the way to Farnborough so military enthusiasts could not only see the plane first hand but also take a look at the plane's numerous weapons. This time the weapons displayed include:
C802A antiship missile
Thunderstone guided bomb
SD10A MRRAM
WMD7
The JF-17's air-to-ground capabilities are enhanced by the ability to carry a variety of payloads. So just how good are JF-17's capabilities?
Male Expert: It can do anything (meaning multirole capabilities). [It] can do what it needs to do depending on what it carries.
Question: So what is the market that the JF-17 is aiming for?
Male Expert: This is quite obvious. The JF-17 is intended to be a lightweight multirole aircraft. Lightweight multirole aircraft means that the operational weight of the plane won't exceed 13 tons and is usually around 12 tons. This is [the weight] decided by the thrust generated by the jet engine. The thrust generated by most jet engines are around eight to nine tons. It is [the thrust] not that big.
Female Expert: We also see the term "All weather fighter". What does that mean?
Male Expert: The so-called all weather capabilities means that the plane carried radar could detect targets at night. If you didn't carry the radar you can only see targets by sight during the day or by some other means.