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PAC CAC JF-17 Thunder

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The PAC JF-17 Thunder or CAC FC-1 Xiaolong (Fierce Dragon) is a lightweight, single-engine, multi-role combat aircraft developed jointly by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) of China. The JF-17 can be used for aerial reconnaissance, ground attack and aircraft interception. Its designation "JF-17" by Pakistan is short for "Joint Fighter-17", while the designation and name "FC-1 Xiaolong" by China means "Fighter China-1 Fierce Dragon".

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 27.1ft (8.3m)
  • Length 42.9ft (13.1m)
  • Height 15.5ft (4.7m)
  • Empty Weight 10,522lbs (4,772kg)
  • Loaded Weight 19,684lbs (8,928kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.712
  • Wing Loading 65.7lbs/ft2 (320.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 299.5ft2 (27.8m2)
  • Drag Points 3028

Parts

  • Number of Parts 59
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 349