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\f0\fs24 \cf0 China and Pakistan aim to export low-cost jet\
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The JF-17 Thunder is a joint Chinese-Pakistani multi-role combat aircraft that aims to provide the air forces of Pakistan and other developing countries with a cost-effective alternative to Western fighter jets\
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PAC JF-17 Thunder / CAC FC-1 Xiaolong Pakistan plans to procure up to 200 aircraft by 2015, to replace ageing MiG-21 and Mirage jets. 50 delivered so far\
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Crew:One\
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Powerplant: One Russian-made Klimov RD-93 turbofan \'96 49.4kN thrust and 84.4kN with afterburner\
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Armament: One 23mm cannon,seven hardpoints for missiles, bombs and fuel tanks\
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COMPARISON\
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Length\
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Wingspan\
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Max. takeoff weight\
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Payload weight\
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Maximum level speed\
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Thrust- to - weight ratio\
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Ferry range\
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First flight\
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Unit cost\
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JF-17 Thunder\
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14.9m\
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9.4m\
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12,474kg\
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3,629kg\
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Mach 1.6 (1,960km/h)\
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0.9\
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2,037km\
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2003\
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$20-25m\
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F-16 Fighting Falcon\
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14.8m\
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9.8m\
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16,875kg\
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6,894kg\
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Mach 2.0 (2,120km/h)\
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1.1\
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3,220km\
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1974\
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$70m\
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Sources: Global Security, U.S. Air Force\
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