Aircraft Photo of 23-318 | Chengdu-Pakistan JF-17C Thunder | Pakistan - Air Force | AirHistory.net #654363
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:23-318
Military Code:318
Aircraft Original Type:Chengdu-Pakistan FC-1 Xiaolong
Aircraft Generic Type:Chengdu-Pakistan FC-1 Xiaolong/JF-17 Thunder
Aircraft Version:Chengdu-Pakistan JF-17C Thunder
C/n (msn):
Operator Titles:Pakistan - Air Force
Unit Markings:18(OCU)sqn
Location
City / Airport:Riyadh - Malham / WDS VenueMap
Country:Saudi Arabia
Airport Codes:ICAO: OESL   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
Event:World Defense Show 2024
 
Photo Date:4 February 2024
Photo by:Stephan de Bruijn
Photo ID: 654363
Photo Comment

A JF-17 Block III on the static of WDS 2024. Three Thunders were present at the show, two Block IIs of the 16 Multi-Role Squadron "Black Panthers", based at Kamra (Minhas) air base, and this Block III (on the static) that belonged to 18(OCU)sq "Sharp Shooters", from Bholari air base. The Block III is the most modern variant of the JF-17 and is equipped with, among others, an EASA radar as well as a 3-axis digital fly-by-wire flight control system, an infrared search and track system and a helmet-mounted display and sight system, a larger HUD and an advanced missile approach warning system.

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