JF-17B trainer set to strengthen Thunder's appeal

摘要

A two-seat variant of the Chengdu/Pakistan Aeronautical Complex JF-17 Thunder fighter is in development, with a first flight planned this year. The JF-17B is being developed in response to customer requirements for a combat-capable trainer version, a programme official confirms. The only significant change to the aircraft, apart from the extra seat, is a dorsal fin containing an additional fuel tank, to keep its maximum load comparable to that of the fighter.