First Squadron of JF-17 Inducted on 18/02/2010

[Windjammer]

 

[moxin]

Good news. Congratulations!!!

 

[iPhone]

Great news. Congratulations to all Pakistanis. This plane has definitely opened up new technological venues in the country.

 

[S.U.R.B.]

The first squadron of jf-17 thunder is complete





ISLAMABAD, Feb 18 (APP): Another major milestone was achieved when the first Squadron of JF-17 Thunder formally joined fighter aircraft fleet of Pakistan Air Force on Thursday.A ceremony for the formal induction of JF-17 Thunder aircraft was held at one of the PAF’s operational bases. Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force was chief guest on the occasion.
The Chief of the Air Staff addressing the Airmen congratulated the nation and the PAF personnel on the momentous occasion.
“The formal induction of JF-17 aircraft in the PAF is in line with our resolve to face all challenges with poise and self-confidence. The PAF has invested in the force multipliers like the Air-to-Air refuellers, UAVs and AEW&C aircraft to enhance our capacity and capability to undertake complex operations,” he said.
“ These new state-of-the-art inductions make it imperative that we train hard and prepare well to induct and integrate the new systems professionally and safely. The achievements of PAF leave no doubt in my mind that we are immensely capable and, as a team, can set and achieve still higher standards”.
“We are a peaceful nation with no aggressive designs and want to maintain peace with honour in our region. We are inducting new systems to keep pace with technology and maintain credible conventional balance of force, without which peace cannot be ensured in South Asia,” he said.
He said that the JF-17 would be put through its paces in the forthcoming Exercise Hi-Mark 2010.
The ‘JF-17 Thunder’ has the capability to undertake entire spectrum of offensive as well as defensive missions. By joining the elite ranks of PAF, the JF-17 would not only enhance the combat readiness of PAF but also form its back-bone in future.
The ceremony culminated when an A-5-III fighter led three JF-17 Thunder aircraft in a flypast following which a single JF-17 performed aerobatics over the venue.
Associated Press Of Pakistan ( Pakistan's Premier NEWS Agency ) - First Squadron of JF-17 Thunder inducted in PAF

 

[haawk]

congrats pakistan......by the way are you guys using french avionics or the chinese one?

 

[air marshal]

 

[air marshal]

 

[Imran Khan]

in these batches chinese one but after 50 french.

 

[air marshal]

 

[nightrider_saulat]

congrats pakistan......by the way are you guys using french avionics or the chinese one?

CHINESE ONE FOR THE FIRST 50 EXCEPT RADAR
IT IS BELIEVE THAT RADAR IS A NON-CHINESE ONE

 

[TaimiKhan]

Judging from the pictures, it seems No 26 Squadron (Black Spider) has been equipped with the JF-17.
Although home based Peshawar, it has been moved to Minhas Base in Kamra for induction and transition. Once on full strength, it will probably move back to Peshawar.

The original 26 Sqd is still at Peshawar, and flying the A-5. The pilots of A-5s were not sent to the JF-17s, rather F-16 pilots got transferred to the JF-17s, and the ground technicians are also not of the original 26 Sqd.

So what has happened is that this is kind of a new Sqd raised, but has been given the name of the 26th Sqd, and the original 26 Sqd pilots and other ground crew would most probably be transferred to other Sqds operational.

 

[DANGER-ZONE]

that is the first picture of thunder showing slightly opened two air breaks out of four.
i never see open air brakes b4 in any video or picture of thunder.
Just GREAT

 

[pak-yes]

Congratulations to everybody.

And Thanks to ALLAH for giving us the Power to Achieve this feat.

Also Not to forgot a Big Thanks to Chinese Also.

 

[Jigs]

Congrats to the awesome birds may more come your way in the near future

 

[abbasniazi]