Target met, PAC produced 16 JF-17 aircrafts in 2015: 4th JF-17 Thunder squadron complete

[Windjammer]

There's no production line in China, all the neccesary facility was moved into PAC.
If that was the case, why would Chinese merely transport the rear fuselage of JF-17 to PAC.

 

[My-Analogous]

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) on Monday rolled out the 16th Block 2 JF-17 aircraft and formally handed it over to the Pakistan Air force (PAF), marking the completion of four squadrons.

Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman attended the ceremony, with Minister for Defence Production Rana Tanveer Hussain attending as the chief guest.

Hussain reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment towards promoting self-reliance in defence production and thanked the government of China for its unrelenting support.

"I appreciate the vital role played by our time-tested Chinese friends for the success of the JF-17 program. Their support of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) Kamra and so many other projects is cherished and highly valued by every Pakistani," Hussain said.

The Chief of Air Staff expressed his satisfaction with the progress of the JF-17 programme.

He praised the professional competence and commitment displayed by PAC personnel in meeting the milestones of the JF-17 programme and urged them to continue their best efforts in pursuit of excellence.

PAC Kamra is responsible for the maintenance of all PAF operational assets.

In 2010, the Chief of the Air Staff at the time, Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman had said the aircraft would be the mainstay of PAF's operations, multiply its operational capacity and enable it to conduct day and night multi-role operations which had become imperative in the prevailing global and regional situation.

JF-17: Operational history
The JF-17 Thunder, a single-engine multi-role fighter jet, and was jointly developed by China and Pakistan. Development on the aircraft started in 1999, and the maiden flight was conducted in 2003.

The initial Block 1 JF-17s were received in 2007, with production of the upgraded Block 2 JF-17s started in 2013. The upgraded models have upgraded avionics, air-to-air refuelling capability, data link, enhanced electronic warfare capability and enhanced load carrying ability.

The JF-17 can be equipped with air-to-air and air-to-ground ordinance. The aircraft mounts both short-range infra-red air to air missiles along with longer ranged radar-guided BVR missiles, an essential capability for a frontline interceptor.

Read: Pakistan's tool of war: PAF's rolling thunder

The aircraft can carry 8,000lbs of ordinance on seven external hardpoints, which is an adequate amount of ordinance for any mission profile. The JF-17 enhances the much needed capability of the air force in beyond visual range (BVR) engagements.

The JF-17 is a capable platform, and is on its way to form the backbone of the PAF. It was reported that between 250 and 300 aircraft will be inducted into the air force in order to phase out the ageing fleet of some other aircraft models that are still in operation.

For the Pakistan Air Force, the JF-17 fills the gap that had arisen due to an ageing inventory, which was further impacted by sanctions placed on the country following the nuclear tests in 1998.

Fourth JF-17 Thunder squadron complete as PAC rolls out 16th aircraft - Pakistan - DAWN.COM

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[Spy Master]

There's no production line in China, all the neccesary facility was moved into PAC.
If that was the case, why would Chinese merely transport the rear fuselage of JF-17 to PAC.

I asked you earlier about total numbers..According to dawn , in this video, total 75 JF 17s are produced till to this date officially...! Unofficial numbers, may be higher according to you...!

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10156381552470442

 

[aziqbal]

16th unit was handed to PAF

That doesn't mean they built 16 in 2015

As 215 was seen flying months ago

So for sure they have a lot more in yellow primer at PAC under going testing and commissioning before handing to PAF

PAF only gets the bird once all testing and pre checks are done this means they did 16th unit all checks for hand over to PAF

Commissioning the unit takes a long time prior to hand over

 

[aziqbal]

16th unit was handed to PAF

That doesn't mean they built 16 in 2015

As 215 was seen flying months ago

So for sure they have a lot more in yellow primer at PAC under going testing and commissioning before handing to PAF

PAF only gets the bird once all testing and pre checks are done this means they did 16th unit all checks for hand over to PAF

Commissioning the unit takes a long time prior to hand over

16th unit was handed to PAF

That doesn't mean they built 16 in 2015

As 215 was seen flying months ago

So for sure they have a lot more in yellow primer at PAC under going testing and commissioning before handing to PAF

PAF only gets the bird once all testing and pre checks are done this means they did 16th unit all checks for hand over to PAF

Commissioning the unit takes a long time prior to hand over

 

[Bilal.]

Mystery of 229 contines

16 this year the rest in 2014 since block 2 started production in Q1 2014.

 

[Foxtrot-Bravo]

Contrary to what you have stated, PAF produced 8 JF-17 thunders this year and 8 JF-17 thunder with minor faults were passed out today which makes a total sum of 16 jets.

Plus, with a manpower of only 2500 people in APG .. how many units do you want them to produce? Even these 16 have been passed out with double and triple shifts.

well its worth noting that clients are interested in the jf-17 and china producing jets for export customers suggests that they have orders from more than one country as i seen no logic in ramping up production and then reducing it.
also is pac building any jets specifialy for export? or is that only in china?

We are doing it 50,50. Half of the production for export is taking place in China and half of the numbers are being produced in Pakistan Aeronautical Complex.

 

[nomi007]

keep it up

 

[rockstar08]

Air Chief said these new JF's are more superior to the previous one's ..
any major difference ? can someone quote here ?

 

[omega supremme]

We are doing it 50,50. Half of the production for export is taking place in China and half of the numbers are being produced in Pakistan Aeronautical Complex.

The ones which china is producing are they only for export or they giving us also ? and how many do they produce a year ?

 

[The Eagle]

Personally speaking, if China is producing for us then who will pay for the cost? so i must say JF-17 being produced by China are for export so the profit sharing may cover the expenses and in the meantime PAC produces till the fulfilling of requirement of PAF or at least till half of that.

Pakistan Zindabad

 

[Mrc]

Its not just quantity but quality that matters...

I agree some produced copies may be in flight testing before delivery

 

[Stannis Baratheon]

Doesn't 229 mean 29th fighter of block-2 instead of 229th fighter!

 

[Cyberian]

Mubarrak to everyone in Pakistan.


List of JF-17 Thunder fighter aircrafts by Serial Number inducted into Pakistan Air Force between 2007-2015

2007: 5 | 2008: 3 | 2009: 4 | 2010: 16
2011: 8 | 2012: 6 | 2013: 8 | 2015: 16

15-216
15-215
15-214
15-213
15-212
15-211 (2P11)
15-210
15-209
15-208
15-207
15-206
15-205
15-204 (2P04)
15-203
15-202 (2P02)
15-201 (2P01)

13-150
13-149
13-148
13-147
13-146
13-145
13-144
13-143

12-142
12-141
12-140
12-139
12-138
12-137

11-136
11-135
11-134
11-133
11-132
11-131
11-130
11-129

10-128
10-127 (Crashed 14th Nov. 2011)
10-126
10-125
10-124
10-123
10-122
10-121
10-120
10-119
10-118
10-117
10-116
10-115
10-114
10-113

09-112
09-111
09-110
09-109

08-108
08-107
08-106

07-105
07-104
07-103
07-102
07-101

 

[khanasifm]

total produced 75 handed over to paf 16 for 2015 after flight testing remaining produced aircraft in 2015 but still in flight testing so in next few months will be handed over as well.

stop speculations this thread forum and site has become typical south Asian (India Vs. Pak) drama

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