It is confirmed Sri Lanka Air Force to buy JF-17s

[HeinzG]

The Sri Lanka Air Force is due to is arranging to purchase six JF -17 planes, according to the progress freport of Ministry of Defense and Urban Development. These aircraft are due to be purchased under the 2013 finalised projects.

The JF-17 (Thunder) co-developed by Pakistan Air Force and China Aero Technology Import Export Cooperation (CATIC) and co-produced by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)

The JF-17 Thunder is an all weather, multi-role, light combat aircraft that has the potential to be the main stay & work horse of any Air Force.

In addition, 17 Mi-17 helicopters and 02 B.206 helicopters are also due to be purchased. These are to be utilized for passenger transport.

The Mi-17 medium multi purpose helicopter is produced by Kazan Helicopters. The B 026 is built by Bell helicopters.

However the time span within which the purchased are to be made has not been determined.

http://www.mirror.lk/news/3693-airforce-to-purchase-06-combat-planes

Cheers.

P.S I was hoping that SLAF would buy Su-30s but JF-17s are ok for our needs. However SLAF should buy atleast 6 more to create a somewhat powerful squadron IMO.

 

[farhan_9909]

Great news if true

the current Weapon package of JFT will give you guys full multirole capabilities

anyway would be very nice if you could scan or take a picture of that paper of news

 

[Skull and Bones]

They should have went for atleast a squadron.

 

[Safriz]

Awaits india's diplomatic hissy fit.

 

[Rajaraja Chola]

Awaits india's diplomatic hissy fit.

Good for their tiny nation. 6 can control and guard their airspace.
Doubt India will do anything funny. Its not much of a threat

 

[alibaz]

Truly great news, if true!

 

[Abingdonboy]

Awaits india's diplomatic hissy fit.

Over 6 Thunders- I doubt it! Why should India bat an eyelid over this descion??

 

[[--Leo--]]

well its is confirmed by first customer good for pakistan

 

[neehar]

Over 6 Thunders- I doubt it! Why should India bat an eyelid over this descion??

exactly.........................

 

[HeinzG]

anyway would be very nice if you could scan or take a picture of that paper of news

Sadly the news is in Sinhalese.

 

[Abingdonboy]

Will these be procured from China fully built or will SL assemble them from knock down kits (unlikely for such a small number)?

 

[HeinzG]

Good for their tiny nation. 6 can control and guard their airspace.
Doubt India will do anything funny. Its not much of a threat

It will stop an expeditions like Op. Poomalai.

 

[Tehmasib]

Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, all sky will full of JF-17.......

 

[HeinzG]

Will these be procured from China fully built or will SL assemble them from knock down kits (unlikely for such a small number)?

The final decision will most likely will formalized in 2013 how to acquire the jets.

 

[Cherokee]

Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, all sky will full of JF-17.......

China

The final decision will most likely will formalized in 2013 how to acquire the jets.

Best of Luck .