In a major boost for the Pakistan Air Force, China has delivered the first overhauled multi-role JF-17 fighter jet to Islamabad as part of a project undertaken by the two countries for the development and manufacture of the aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
China and Pakistan had begun joint development and manufacture of the single-engine light JF-17 jets over a decade ago. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
After a decade of use, it was time for the first JF-17s to undergo overhauls, the report quoted military analysts as saying, adding that the first overhaul started in November 2017 after a contract was signed between the two sides in 2016. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Changsha 5712 Aircraft Industry Co Ltd under the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China reassembled the jet and delivered it to its Pakistani client in March, the daily quoted a report by China. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is also the first time AVIC has overhauled a made-for-export third generation fighter, or fourth generation according to another widely used standard, the report said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe first overhaul marks an important milestone ,\u201d Fu Qianshao, a Chinese air defence expert, said.It represents the trial-and-error phase of the project and provided experience in establishing standards for other JF-17 overhauls in future, Qianshao said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The overhaul of the fighter jet includes major maintenance, featuring repairs and replacement of old components, including the airframe and engine.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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