Why JF-17 Thunder Is Gaining Global Importance After Pakistan–India Tensions | Features, Cost & Global Demand
The JF-17 Thunder (Joint Fighter-17) is a lightweight, single-engine, multi-role combat aircraft that serves as the backbone of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF). Co-developed by the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and China’s Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC), it was designed to replace aging legacy fleets with a modern, cost-effective 4th-generation platform.