1st Pak-made fighter jet ready for take offPakistan will formally rejoice its joining the fighter aircraft manufacturers club on Monday on roll out of first multi-role state-of-the art aircraft being crafted with the help of evergreen friend China.
A new JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter plane, first of its kind made in Pakistan, was unveiled at the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) here today on Monday 23rd November 2009.
Representatives from the Chinese embassy, the Chinese companies involved in the project, the Pakistani three services and federal ministries were present at a ceremony held at the PAC in Kamra, some 60 kilometers northwest of the Pakistani capital of Islamabad.
Speaking at the rollout ceremony, Pakistani Prime Minister SyedYusuf Raza Gilani said that this will kick start a new era in Pakistan-China relationship and Pakistan's aviation industry.
He added that it is "the achievement of an important milestone in our ongoing efforts to attain self-reliance".
Formally handing over the combat aircraft to the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Gilani said that the PAF has played a significant role in the country's defense and the war against terror.
According to a PAC press release, the JF-17 has been developed to meet the tactical and strategic needs of the PAF. The aircraft is designed to accommodate future upgrades and additional requirements. Equipped with advanced avionics, it is capable of carrying multiple air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons.
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