- Azerbaijan’s ruler briefed on capabilities of jet throughout Pakistan go to.
- Pakistan deployed PAF contingent at Baku to point out prowess of jet.
- Thunder Block-III fighter plane is able to a number of missions.
RAWALPINDI: As a part of Pakistan’s efforts to reinforce defence cooperation with pleasant international locations, a contract for the sale of JF-17 Block-III fighter plane to bolster the air energy capabilities of Azerbaijan was lately signed, the Inter-Providers Public Relations (ISPR) mentioned on Thursday.
Throughout his latest go to to Pakistan, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev was briefed on the fight capabilities and versatile employment choices of JF-17 BLOCK-III fighter plane, the navy’s media wing mentioned.
Beneath President Aliyev’s go to and on the request of the federal government of Azerbaijan, Pakistan deployed a Pakistan Air Power (PAF) contingent at Baku to take part in ADEX-2024 showcasing the aerial prowess and static show of delight of Pakistan JF-17 Thunder Block-III.
Throughout deployment, JF-17 carried out air-to-air refuelling from the PAF Multi Function Tanker Transport (MRTT) plane deploying in a single hop to Baku, demonstrating lengthy haul functionality and attain of the PAF’s fighter jet.
President Aliyev visited the static show of JF-17 BLOCK-III and later witnessed its enthralling aerial demonstration, showcasing the agility and manoeuvrability of the fighter jet alongside the skilled competence of PAF pilots.
The JF-17 Thunder Block-III is an AESA radar and long-range BVR-equipped 4.5 technology multi-role fighter plane able to endeavor a big selection of fight missions offering modern air energy employment choices, thus strengthening the Nationwide Safety Paradigm of Azerbaijan.
President Aliyev mentioned that the “help prolonged by Pakistan would go a great distance in consolidating the prevailing navy cooperation, fostering nearer defence collaboration and strengthening the nice and cozy brotherly ties between the 2 nations”.