This new-generation light multi-role fighter is jointly developed by China and Pakistan to meet the demands of modern air force for its development and replacement of the previous fleets.
Equipped with state of the art systems and weapons, the FC-1/JF-17 has BVR air combat capability as well as powerful air-to-surface attack capability.
In addition, it offers customers a high cost-efficiency solution of affordable advanced fighter.
Specifications
Crew
1 (single-seat)
Or
2 (dual-seat)
Length
14.93 m (49 ft 0 in)
Wingspan
9.44 m (31 ft 0 in)
Height
4.77 m (15 ft 8 in)
Wing area
24.43 m2 (263.0 sq ft)
Empty weight
6,586 kg (14,520 lb)
Max take-off weight
12,700 kg (27,999 lb)
Fuel capacity
2,330 kg (5,137 lb) internal fuel
1 x 800 kg (1,764 lb) centreline drop tank
2 x 800 kg (1,764 lb)
Or
1,100 kg (2,425 lb) underwing drop tanks
Payload
4,600 kg (10,100 lb) external stores
Powerplant
1 × Klimov RD-93MA after burning turbo fan with digital electronic engine control (DEEC), 50.4 kN (11,300 lbf) thrust dry,
85.6 kN (19,200 lbf) with after burner
Performance
Maximum speed
1,909 km/h (1,186 mph, 1,031 kn)
Maximum speed
Mach 1.6
Cruise speed
1,359 km/h (844 mph, 734 kn)
Stall speed
150 km/h (93 mph, 81 kn)
Range
2,500 km (1,600 mi, 1,300 nmi)
Combat range
1,352 km (840 mi, 730 nmi)
Ferry range
3,500 km (2,200 mi, 1,900 nmi) with 3 external drop tanks
Service ceiling
16,500 m (54,100 ft)
G limits
+8/-3 (limited by flight control system)
Rate of climb
300 m/s (59,000 ft/min)
Thrust/weight
0.95 with RD-93 (with 50% internal fuel and 2*SRAAM) ,0.97 with WS-13 engine
Armaments
Guns
1 × 23 mm GSh-23-2 twin-barrel cannon
Or
1 × 30 mm GSh-30-2 twin-barrel cannon
Hardpoints
7
(2 × wing-tip, 4 × underwing, 1 × under-fuselage)
With capacity for dual ejector racks on each underwing hardpoint
Missiles
Air-to-air missiles
Air-to-surface missiles
Anti-ship missiles
Bombs
Unguided bombs
Guided bombs
Range Extension Kit (GPS/INS guided bomb)
GDJ-II19 dual ejector rack
Counter measures
(Flares, Chaff)
Up to 3 external drop tanks (1 x 800 kg (1,764 lb)
Centreline drop tank, 2 x 800 kg (1,764 lb)
Or
1,100 kg (2,425 lb) underwing drop tanks for extended range/loitering time.