The PAC JF-17 Thunder , or CAC FC-1 Xiaolong is a light-weight, single-engine, multi-role combat aircraft developed jointly by the Pakistan Air Force, the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) of China. Its designation "JF-17 Thunder" by Pakistan is short for "Joint Fighter-17", while the designation "FC-1 Xiaolong" by China means "Fighter China-1 Fierce Dragon".
Role
Multirole combat aircraft
National origin
Pakistan
China
Manufacturer
Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
First flight
25 August 2003
Introduction
12 March 2007
Status
In service, as of 18 February 2010
Primary user
Pakistan Air Force
Produced
In China: June 2007 – present
In Pakistan: January 2008 – present
Number built
54(including 6 prototypes)
Program cost
US$500 million
Unit cost
Block 1: US$15–20 million(estimated)
Block 2: US$20–25 million
Role
National origin
Pakistan
China
Manufacturer
Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex
First flight
25 August 2003
Introduction
12 March 2007
Status
In service, as of 18 February 2010
Primary user
Pakistan Air Force
Produced
In China: June 2007 – present
In Pakistan: January 2008 – present
Number built
54(including 6 prototypes)
Program cost
US$500 million
Unit cost
Block 1: US$15–20 million(estimated)
Block 2: US$20–25 million