| 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 |
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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. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 February 2024, and has since been viewed 319 times. |