DUBAI: Amidst huge crowds during the opening ceremony of 16th Dubai Air show, JF-17 Thunder exhibited its dazzling aerial performance at the Dubai World Central Airport. The breath-taking aerial display by the jet included some extraordinary manoeuvres like muscle climb, thunder turns, slow speed performance and inverted flight.
The performance by the PAF pilot left the spectators spellbound. After the display, the aircraft landed back amidst a round of applause by the thrilled and enchanted crowds. Besides aerial display, a JF-17 jet has been put on static display showing off its range of weapons.
A large number of spectators, including potential buyers and enthusiasts, took keen interest in JF-17 Thunder aircraft. The sleek and lethal fighter aircraft along with the state-of-the-art Super Mushshak trainer aircraft has been put on display during the five-day mega event, which is one of the largest air shows of the world.
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Chairman Air Marshal Ahmer Shehzad attended the inauguration ceremony of the air show.
JF-17 Thunder aircraft stands prominent in its own class of fighter aircraft indigenously produced by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex. It is a cost- effective, highly potent, multi-role, light combat aircraft equipped with a digital fly-by-wire flight control system that gives it the agility and lethality, which is capable of meeting the challenges of present and future air power employment.
Indigenously produced Super Mushshak aircraft is equipped with most modern equipment and capabilities which makes it one of the best military trainer aircrafts. The Super Mushshak meets the requirements of a modern primary training syllabus and is an ideal basic trainer for basic flight training and instrument flying.
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) also set up a stall at Dubai Air Show to present aviation-related products and services of PAC Kamra, which are accredited with international standards.
Published in Daily Times, November 14th 2017.
