Pakistan and China have launched the production of a new variant of the JF-17B ‘Thunder’ multi-role combat jet to be inducted into PAF by April next year to enhance its operational capabilities, media reported on Thursday.
The production of the first prototype of JF-17B aircraft was initiated by both the countries at an induction ceremony held in Chengdu Aerospace Corporation in southwestern Sichuan province’s Chengdu city, Dawn reported. The dual-seat combat aircraft will enhance training value and operational capability, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Marshal Muhammad Iqbal said. He thanked Chinese leadership for their continuous support in the design, development and manufacturing phases of the JF-17 development project.