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My obvious question is whether india should do something similar ?
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http://tribune.com.pk/story/903828/...order-at-international-paris-air-show-report/
i have omitted some portions of the article which can be read in full on-line
Pakistan wins first JF-17 order at Paris Air Show: PAF
By Web Desk / AFP
Published: June 15, 2015
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With a total 11 countries including Pakistan, China also markets the aircraft. PHOTO: APP
PARIS: After high expectations for a deal to pull through, Pakistan was successful in securing its first ever export order for its JF-17 Thunder fighter on Monday at the first day of the International Paris Air Show.
Air Commodore and Pakistan Air Force officer dealing in sales and marketing, Khalid Mahmood said “A contract has been signed with an Asian country.” However the name of the country was not disclosed and deliveries are likely to begin in 2017.
Due to security concerns and client sensitivities, Mahmood chose not to specify the name of the customer and the number of aircraft it will obtain from Pakistan.
Commenting on the success of the show, Mahmood said the choice of venue in terms of meeting prospective customers from French speaking countries is a good one.
Read: China to deliver 50 more JF-17 Thunder jets to Pakistan
Analysts believe the major selling point of the JF-17 is its cost, which is likely to be substantially less than the $16-18 million cost of an US-made F-16.
The latest models of the jets, which are locally produced in cooperation with China, are lightweight multi-role aircraft capable of Mach 2.0 (twice the speed of sound) with an operational ceiling of 55,000 feet.
“Though the aircraft’s developers are still working out the specifications of the Block III aircraft, upgrades are likely to include an active electronically scanned array (AESA) or Passive electronically scanned array (PESA) radar”, Mahmood said.
With the aim to serve mainly as a trainer, a two-seat variant is also planned by the developers. Pakistan produces 58% of the airframe and China 42%.
Pakistan was eager to secure its first-ever order for the JF-17 at the international event as Canada’s Bombardier is particularly hungry for sales, after its new C Series aircraft struggled through development delays and difficult market conditions.
This article originally appeared on Flight Global
Reader Comments (29)
reference url ;-
http://tribune.com.pk/story/903828/...order-at-international-paris-air-show-report/
i have omitted some portions of the article which can be read in full on-line
Pakistan wins first JF-17 order at Paris Air Show: PAF
By Web Desk / AFP
Published: June 15, 2015
755SHARES
Share Tweet Email
With a total 11 countries including Pakistan, China also markets the aircraft. PHOTO: APP
PARIS: After high expectations for a deal to pull through, Pakistan was successful in securing its first ever export order for its JF-17 Thunder fighter on Monday at the first day of the International Paris Air Show.
Air Commodore and Pakistan Air Force officer dealing in sales and marketing, Khalid Mahmood said “A contract has been signed with an Asian country.” However the name of the country was not disclosed and deliveries are likely to begin in 2017.
Due to security concerns and client sensitivities, Mahmood chose not to specify the name of the customer and the number of aircraft it will obtain from Pakistan.
Commenting on the success of the show, Mahmood said the choice of venue in terms of meeting prospective customers from French speaking countries is a good one.
Read: China to deliver 50 more JF-17 Thunder jets to Pakistan
Analysts believe the major selling point of the JF-17 is its cost, which is likely to be substantially less than the $16-18 million cost of an US-made F-16.
The latest models of the jets, which are locally produced in cooperation with China, are lightweight multi-role aircraft capable of Mach 2.0 (twice the speed of sound) with an operational ceiling of 55,000 feet.
“Though the aircraft’s developers are still working out the specifications of the Block III aircraft, upgrades are likely to include an active electronically scanned array (AESA) or Passive electronically scanned array (PESA) radar”, Mahmood said.
With the aim to serve mainly as a trainer, a two-seat variant is also planned by the developers. Pakistan produces 58% of the airframe and China 42%.
Pakistan was eager to secure its first-ever order for the JF-17 at the international event as Canada’s Bombardier is particularly hungry for sales, after its new C Series aircraft struggled through development delays and difficult market conditions.
This article originally appeared on Flight Global
Reader Comments (29)
- waqas
6 hours ago
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Here you go ‘Haters from India’..now start commenting and comparing JF17 with your so-called high-fi fighter jet..
But the truth is we have impressed other countries and weren’t able to.. Recommend87
- sani
6 hours ago
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Pakistan Paindabad, This will bring so much new to local talent in terms of avionics/ aeronautics. Recommend75
- sabi
6 hours ago
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Congratulation Pakistan definitely it will boost the moral of the team working on this project of national importance. Recommend46