Based on the provided reference, the CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder is a jet aircraft that was developed jointly by Pakistan and China.
The JF-17 Thunder: A Joint Development
The CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder, also known as the FC-1 Xiaolong, is a significant multirole combat aircraft with participation from Pakistan in its creation.
- Joint Effort: The development is a collaboration between the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and China's Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC). This means neither country developed it entirely on its own; it was a shared project.
- Aircraft Type: It is described as a 4.5 generation, lightweight, single-engine, multirole combat aircraft.
- Names: It is known as the JF-17 Thunder in Pakistan (and internationally) and FC-1 Xiaolong in China.
Key Development Entities
| Country | Entity | Role in JF-17 Development |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) | Joint Developer |
| China | Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) | Joint Developer |
The reference clearly indicates the Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC) as one of the key developers, confirming Pakistan's involvement in the making of this jet.
For more details, you can refer to the Wikipedia page on the CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder.
