JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jet 1:72
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Prototype Overview
The JF-17 Thunder (Chinese designation "Xiaolong," Pakistani designation "Thunder") is a single-engine, multirole, light combat aircraft jointly developed by China and Pakistan. It made its maiden flight in 2003 and entered service in 2007. Featuring a medium aspect ratio trapezoidal wing and a DSI intake, it boasts an empty weight of 6.5 tons and a maximum takeoff weight of 12.7 tons. Powered by either a Russian RD-93 or a Chinese WS-13 engine, it achieves a maximum speed of Mach 1.6 and a combat radius of 1352 kilometers. Equipped with seven hardpoints, it can carry PL-12 medium-range missiles, PL-5E close-range combat missiles, and various precision-guided weapons. The latest Block 3 variant incorporates a KLJ-7A AESA radar and a helmet-mounted sight, achieving a performance level comparable to a generation 4.5 fighter. Over one hundred are currently in service with the Pakistan Air Force, with additional deployments to Myanmar and Nigeria. The unit cost is estimated at $25-32 million, renowned for its high cost-effectiveness.
Model Overview
The model is built to a 1:72 scale, approximately 200mm in length, and comprises 16 parts. Minor assembly may require small amounts of glue.
Assembly instructions can be found in the PDF
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