A fighter jet is a military aircraft designed specifically for air-to-air combat. These aircraft typically have advanced weaponry, and can be used at high speed to strike distant targets, making them extremely useful in all conflict situations.
The Pakistan Air Force has an extensive fleet of fighter planes that are used to defend the country from incoming attacks and to carry out other tasks. These planes are well-trained and can perform their duties efficiently. They are also known for their stunning displays during flypasts, air shows, and other events.
These events attract almost all PAF fighter planes, and their performances are remarkable. These aircraft are normally flown by highly trained pilots to commemorate patriotic occasions like Pakistan Resolution Day (23rd March), Defence Day (6th September) and Independence Day (14th August).
JF-17 Block 3
The JF-17 Block 3 fighter was a lightweight multirole fighter which flew its first flight in late 2019. It is widely considered to be a 4.5 generation aircraft, with significant improvements over its predecessors. It is equipped with advanced avionics as well as weapons capabilities. This gives it a significant advantage over Indian rival fighters.
It is Pakistan’s most sophisticated fleet. It also features an advanced radar, avionics, weapons suite, and radar. Pakistan plans to buy at least 50 of these aircraft. The first JF-17 Block 3s are expected to arrive in the latter part of 2019.
The Pakistani JF-17 is an essential part of its arsenal. It is an air-to air fighter capable of carrying out all types of missions including air-to ground strikes. It has been proven to be an effective weapon against Indian missile defence systems.
The JF-17, in addition to its superior armament and cost-effectiveness, is an affordable way to modernize a fighter unit and allow it to field cutting-edge sensors, data links, and weaponry. It could be used to replace many of Pakistan's Cold War-era Mirage or J-7 fighters.
It can be used by the Crosshair to intercept and destroy surface air-to-air missiles. The Crosshair can detect and track enemy aircraft, then engage them with an accurate fire rate.
The IR/LDWS system is another important component of the Pakistani fighter jets' armament. It can strike and kill ground-based targets using the air. This system is often used by the Pakistani army and other forces to strike targets in enemy territory, without coming into direct contact.
J-10C
The J-10C, a Chinese-built fighter jet, is a crucial part of Pakistani armed force's arsenal. It was designed to be an omnirole aircraft that can be used in all kinds of missions. On Friday, the Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan attended a ceremony in which the aircraft was officially handed over to the Pakistani Air Force. The ceremony also was broadcast nationally.