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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a squadron rank {{Specs|rank}} Chinese strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Dance of Dragons"]].
+By 1980s, due to the need for an economic, domestic multirole jet to replace the fleet of F-6 (J-6) in their service, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) issued the requirements for a new fighter which would be based on the well-used F-7M Skybolt, an upgrade on CAC's J-7B with Western avionics. Although having the support from Grumman and CAC which came up with a radically revised design with a pair of side intake and revised onboard equipment from Western sources, due to the political complications by the end of Cold War, the Project Sabre II/Super-7 bit the dust after the quit of US companies. Some time near the fall of Soviet Union, CAC seek for Soviet (Russian) consult where Mikoyan gave assistance in terms of the powerplant of Super-7; with powerplant problem been solved, CATIC seek Pakistani authorities again for the restart of the program, with conferences between Mainland China and Pakistan during the mid-1990s, the revised aircraft which has to rely on both Mainland China and Pakistani engineers for the avionics and weaponry systems. By 2003, the new FC-1 took its first flight by August and been revised for 3 more years with revised aerodynamic designs, featuring its most iconic DSI air intake and LERX; after 6 prototypes and 8 years of efforts, the Block 1 aircrafts were delivered since March 2007 until 2013 where the Block 2 aircrafts replaced the production line.
 == General info ==
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 {{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
 <!-- ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' -->
-''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.''
+While the aircraft does not have extra armor plates to protect the pilot due to its lightweight; for most aircrafts in after Cold-War, onboard nitrogen fire suppression system has been standard issue equipment for all internal fuel tanks. But this is not the case for any external drop tanks, thus drop the tanks immediately once being ignited to minimize the damage to the airframe.
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 The LS-6 glide bombs with satellite guidance are a very different type of weapon. They come in 250 kg and 500 kg sizes and feature unfolding wings that extend their range and increase their maneuverability compared to other satellite-guided bombs such as the American JDAM or the Russian KAB-500S. It's possible to lob LS-6s towards the battlefield well outside of the range of enemy air defense, as the battery lasts for up to 5 minutes, and then turn around and return to base. While this sounds very impressive on paper, the complete inability of satellite-guided bombs to adjust their destination after release means that they're only effective for hitting inattentive, static targets. Teammate assistance is helpful for identifying targets, especially from long distances where tanks may not render properly even through the targeting pod.
 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
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 == History ==
-<!--
+<!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
-The JF-17 Thunder, developed as a joint project between Pakistan and China, was designed to replace Pakistan Air Force’s aging fleet of aircraft like the Nanchang A-5C, Chengdu F-7P/PG, and Dassault Mirage III/5. The project aimed to create an affordable, lightweight, fourth-generation fighter that would be export-friendly, with the development costs split at $500 million. China’s Yang Wei, also behind the Chengdu J-20, led the design. The fighter's evolution was influenced by earlier projects such as the Sabre II and Super 7, which were abandoned due to sanctions. Launched as the Fighter China (FC-1) in 1991, a memorandum of understanding between Pakistan and China was signed in 1995, with the first prototype revealed in 2003 and maiden flights in 2003 and 2004. Early prototypes faced issues like engine smoke, leading to improvements in aerodynamics using Diverterless Supersonic Inlet (DSI) technology. Powered by the Klimov RD-93 turbofan engine, the JF-17 entered production in 2007, with full production starting in Pakistan by 2009 and expanding due to international demand. Upgrades over time have included the Block II version, which added air-to-air refueling capability, enhanced avionics, and data links in 2013. The Block III variant is set to feature advanced AESA radar and helmet-mounted displays. Positioned as a cost-effective alternative to Western fighters, the JF-17 has significant export potential, particularly appealing to countries seeking a budget-friendly yet capable aircraft. -->
+==== The Broken Sabre ====
-''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''
+By the 1980s, although having losses during Indo-Pakistani conflicts, the '''Pakistan Air Force (PAF)''' has performed exceptionally well during the two battles even with an air force comprised from multiple sources like US, France and namely, Mainland China. Thanks to the common interest and rather economic price of Chinese jet fighters/attackers, the earlier F-6 (J-6) successfully initiated the aircraft industry in Pakistani with an assembly line in Peshawar; however, Pakistan would also face a common problem for any air force by 1980s - the need to upgrade to new generation jet fighter. In Pakistan's case, PAF has acquired some amount of [[F-16A]] since 1983 as a mean to defend against the menacing Soviet forces in Afghanistan; the price of a F-16 was ''(and still is)'' rather expensive for Pakistan. Pakistani authorities did foresaw the possibilities of sanctions or embargo from superpowers that would eventually lead to the depletion of spare parts for PAF's fleet. Since PAF has extensive experiences and good impression on their F-7M Skybolt ''(upgraded J-7B with Western avionics exclusive for export)'' fleet, the Air Headquarters issued the demand for a domestic jet fighter in view of the import of MiG-29A 9.12B by early-1980s; the plan for the new jet fighter, dubbed as '''Project Sabre II''' '''(or by CAC as Super-7 超七工程)''' was aimed to be low-cost and multirole. Due to the complete lack of experience on aircraft design, PAF seek for the assistance from Grumman which has having business with Mainland China's aircraft factories, as well as the manufacturer Chengdu Aircraft Corp. (CAC) for the feasibility of project in 1987. Although the months-long assessment on the project suggested for import of foreign aircrafts less risky than technology transfer to '''Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)''' for the new project, Sabre II still continued as a three-party ''(Sino-US-Pakistani)'' project to upgrade the Fishcan airframe into a side-intakes, single engine fighter with new avionics to suit the aircraft; sourcing from mostly US companies to vastly this airframe to modern standards. Although a scale model of the aircraft was made, due to the political complications of late-1980s, CAC could not source from US companies and Grumman has to withdrew from the project; to make situation much worse, the embargo from Project 706 nuclear test against Pakistani caused the delay of future F-16 delivery to PAF in 1990. Although PAF has already acquired the more advanced F-7P with the iconic double delta wing and Project ROSE upgrades/acquisition of Mirage 3/5 with Israeli upgrade, the dire need for a multirole jet fighter still exists.
 == Media ==

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 == History ==
-The JF-17 Thunder, a lightweight, multirole combat aircraft, was developed as a joint project between Pakistan and China. The primary goal of the project was to replace Pakistan's aging fleet, including aircraft like the Nanchang A-5C, Chengdu F-7P/PG, and Dassault Mirage III/5. This ambitious initiative aimed to produce an affordable, fourth-generation fighter that would be suitable for both domestic and export markets. The JF-17 was designed to be a versatile, cost-effective alternative to Western fighters, with a focus on exportability.
+<!--
+The JF-17 Thunder, developed as a joint project between Pakistan and China, was designed to replace Pakistan Air Force’s aging fleet of aircraft like the Nanchang A-5C, Chengdu F-7P/PG, and Dassault Mirage III/5. The project aimed to create an affordable, lightweight, fourth-generation fighter that would be export-friendly, with the development costs split at $500 million. China’s Yang Wei, also behind the Chengdu J-20, led the design. The fighter's evolution was influenced by earlier projects such as the Sabre II and Super 7, which were abandoned due to sanctions. Launched as the Fighter China (FC-1) in 1991, a memorandum of understanding between Pakistan and China was signed in 1995, with the first prototype revealed in 2003 and maiden flights in 2003 and 2004. Early prototypes faced issues like engine smoke, leading to improvements in aerodynamics using Diverterless Supersonic Inlet (DSI) technology. Powered by the Klimov RD-93 turbofan engine, the JF-17 entered production in 2007, with full production starting in Pakistan by 2009 and expanding due to international demand. Upgrades over time have included the Block II version, which added air-to-air refueling capability, enhanced avionics, and data links in 2013. The Block III variant is set to feature advanced AESA radar and helmet-mounted displays. Positioned as a cost-effective alternative to Western fighters, the JF-17 has significant export potential, particularly appealing to countries seeking a budget-friendly yet capable aircraft. -->
-==== Development Timeline ====
+''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''
 == Media ==

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 == History ==
-<!--
+The JF-17 Thunder, a lightweight, multirole combat aircraft, was developed as a joint project between Pakistan and China. The primary goal of the project was to replace Pakistan's aging fleet, including aircraft like the Nanchang A-5C, Chengdu F-7P/PG, and Dassault Mirage III/5. This ambitious initiative aimed to produce an affordable, fourth-generation fighter that would be suitable for both domestic and export markets. The JF-17 was designed to be a versatile, cost-effective alternative to Western fighters, with a focus on exportability.
-The JF-17 Thunder, developed as a joint project between Pakistan and China, was designed to replace Pakistan Air Force’s aging fleet of aircraft like the Nanchang A-5C, Chengdu F-7P/PG, and Dassault Mirage III/5. The project aimed to create an affordable, lightweight, fourth-generation fighter that would be export-friendly, with the development costs split at $500 million. China’s Yang Wei, also behind the Chengdu J-20, led the design. The fighter's evolution was influenced by earlier projects such as the Sabre II and Super 7, which were abandoned due to sanctions. Launched as the Fighter China (FC-1) in 1991, a memorandum of understanding between Pakistan and China was signed in 1995, with the first prototype revealed in 2003 and maiden flights in 2003 and 2004. Early prototypes faced issues like engine smoke, leading to improvements in aerodynamics using Diverterless Supersonic Inlet (DSI) technology. Powered by the Klimov RD-93 turbofan engine, the JF-17 entered production in 2007, with full production starting in Pakistan by 2009 and expanding due to international demand. Upgrades over time have included the Block II version, which added air-to-air refueling capability, enhanced avionics, and data links in 2013. The Block III variant is set to feature advanced AESA radar and helmet-mounted displays. Positioned as a cost-effective alternative to Western fighters, the JF-17 has significant export potential, particularly appealing to countries seeking a budget-friendly yet capable aircraft. -->
-''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''
+==== Development Timeline ====
 == Media ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-By 1980s, due to the need for an economic, domestic multirole jet to replace the fleet of F-6 (J-6) in their service, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) issued the requirements for a new fighter which would be based on the well-used F-7M Skybolt, an upgrade on CAC's J-7B with Western avionics. Although having the support from Grumman and CAC which came up with a radically revised design with a pair of side intake and revised onboard equipment from Western sources, due to the political complications by the end of Cold War, the Project Sabre II/Super-7 bit the dust after the quit of US companies. Some time near the fall of Soviet Union, CAC seek for Soviet (Russian) consult where Mikoyan gave assistance in terms of the powerplant of Super-7; with powerplant problem been solved, CATIC seek Pakistani authorities again for the restart of the program, with conferences between Mainland China and Pakistan during the mid-1990s, the revised aircraft which has to rely on both Mainland China and Pakistani engineers for the avionics and weaponry systems. By 2003, the new FC-1 took its first flight by August and been revised for 3 more years with revised aerodynamic designs, featuring its most iconic DSI air intake and LERX; after 6 prototypes and 8 years of efforts, the Block 1 aircrafts were delivered since March 2007 until 2013 where the Block 2 aircrafts replaced the production line.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a squadron rank {{Specs|rank}} Chinese strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Dance of Dragons"]].
 == General info ==
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 {{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
 <!-- ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' -->
-While the aircraft does not have extra armor plates to protect the pilot due to its lightweight; for most aircrafts in after Cold-War, onboard nitrogen fire suppression system has been standard issue equipment for all internal fuel tanks. But this is not the case for any external drop tanks, thus drop the tanks immediately once being ignited to minimize the damage to the airframe.
+''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.''
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 The LS-6 glide bombs with satellite guidance are a very different type of weapon. They come in 250 kg and 500 kg sizes and feature unfolding wings that extend their range and increase their maneuverability compared to other satellite-guided bombs such as the American JDAM or the Russian KAB-500S. It's possible to lob LS-6s towards the battlefield well outside of the range of enemy air defense, as the battery lasts for up to 5 minutes, and then turn around and return to base. While this sounds very impressive on paper, the complete inability of satellite-guided bombs to adjust their destination after release means that they're only effective for hitting inattentive, static targets. Teammate assistance is helpful for identifying targets, especially from long distances where tanks may not render properly even through the targeting pod.
 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
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 == History ==
-<!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
+<!--
-==== The Broken Sabre ====
+The JF-17 Thunder, developed as a joint project between Pakistan and China, was designed to replace Pakistan Air Force’s aging fleet of aircraft like the Nanchang A-5C, Chengdu F-7P/PG, and Dassault Mirage III/5. The project aimed to create an affordable, lightweight, fourth-generation fighter that would be export-friendly, with the development costs split at $500 million. China’s Yang Wei, also behind the Chengdu J-20, led the design. The fighter's evolution was influenced by earlier projects such as the Sabre II and Super 7, which were abandoned due to sanctions. Launched as the Fighter China (FC-1) in 1991, a memorandum of understanding between Pakistan and China was signed in 1995, with the first prototype revealed in 2003 and maiden flights in 2003 and 2004. Early prototypes faced issues like engine smoke, leading to improvements in aerodynamics using Diverterless Supersonic Inlet (DSI) technology. Powered by the Klimov RD-93 turbofan engine, the JF-17 entered production in 2007, with full production starting in Pakistan by 2009 and expanding due to international demand. Upgrades over time have included the Block II version, which added air-to-air refueling capability, enhanced avionics, and data links in 2013. The Block III variant is set to feature advanced AESA radar and helmet-mounted displays. Positioned as a cost-effective alternative to Western fighters, the JF-17 has significant export potential, particularly appealing to countries seeking a budget-friendly yet capable aircraft. -->
-By the 1980s, although having losses during Indo-Pakistani conflicts, the '''Pakistan Air Force (PAF)''' has performed exceptionally well during the two battles even with an air force comprised from multiple sources like US, France and namely, Mainland China. Thanks to the common interest and rather economic price of Chinese jet fighters/attackers, the earlier F-6 (J-6) successfully initiated the aircraft industry in Pakistani with an assembly line in Peshawar; however, Pakistan would also face a common problem for any air force by 1980s - the need to upgrade to new generation jet fighter. In Pakistan's case, PAF has acquired some amount of [[F-16A]] since 1983 as a mean to defend against the menacing Soviet forces in Afghanistan; the price of a F-16 was ''(and still is)'' rather expensive for Pakistan. Pakistani authorities did foresaw the possibilities of sanctions or embargo from superpowers that would eventually lead to the depletion of spare parts for PAF's fleet. Since PAF has extensive experiences and good impression on their F-7M Skybolt ''(upgraded J-7B with Western avionics exclusive for export)'' fleet, the Air Headquarters issued the demand for a domestic jet fighter in view of the import of MiG-29A 9.12B by early-1980s; the plan for the new jet fighter, dubbed as '''Project Sabre II''' '''(or by CAC as Super-7 超七工程)''' was aimed to be low-cost and multirole. Due to the complete lack of experience on aircraft design, PAF seek for the assistance from Grumman which has having business with Mainland China's aircraft factories, as well as the manufacturer Chengdu Aircraft Corp. (CAC) for the feasibility of project in 1987. Although the months-long assessment on the project suggested for import of foreign aircrafts less risky than technology transfer to '''Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC)''' for the new project, Sabre II still continued as a three-party ''(Sino-US-Pakistani)'' project to upgrade the Fishcan airframe into a side-intakes, single engine fighter with new avionics to suit the aircraft; sourcing from mostly US companies to vastly this airframe to modern standards. Although a scale model of the aircraft was made, due to the political complications of late-1980s, CAC could not source from US companies and Grumman has to withdrew from the project; to make situation much worse, the embargo from Project 706 nuclear test against Pakistani caused the delay of future F-16 delivery to PAF in 1990. Although PAF has already acquired the more advanced F-7P with the iconic double delta wing and Project ROSE upgrades/acquisition of Mirage 3/5 with Israeli upgrade, the dire need for a multirole jet fighter still exists.
+''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''
 == Media ==

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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of and the creation and combat usage of the aircraft, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the aircraft in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a squadron rank {{Specs|rank}} Chinese strike aircraft {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Dance of Dragons"]].
+By 1980s, due to the need for an economic, domestic multirole jet to replace the fleet of F-6 (J-6) in their service, Pakistan Air Force (PAF) issued the requirements for a new fighter which would be based on the well-used F-7M Skybolt, an upgrade on CAC's J-7B with Western avionics. Although having the support from Grumman and CAC which came up with a radically revised design with a pair of side intake and revised onboard equipment from Western sources, due to the political complications by the end of Cold War, the Project Sabre II/Super-7 bit the dust after the quit of US companies. Some time near the fall of Soviet Union, CAC seek for Soviet (Russian) consult where Mikoyan gave assistance in terms of the powerplant of Super-7; with powerplant problem been solved, CATIC seek Pakistani authorities again for the restart of the program, with conferences between Mainland China and Pakistan during the mid-1990s, the revised aircraft which has to rely on both Mainland China and Pakistani engineers for the avionics and weaponry systems. By 2003, the new FC-1 took its first flight by August and been revised for 3 more years with revised aerodynamic designs, featuring its most iconic DSI air intake and LERX; after 6 prototypes and 8 years of efforts, the Block 1 aircrafts were delivered since March 2007 until 2013 where the Block 2 aircrafts replaced the production line.
 == General info ==
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 {{Specs-Avia-Armour}}
 <!-- ''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.'' -->
-''Examine the survivability of the aircraft. Note how vulnerable the structure is and how secure the pilot is, whether the fuel tanks are armoured, etc. Describe the armour, if there is any, and also mention the vulnerability of other critical aircraft systems.''
+While the aircraft does not have extra armor plates to protect the pilot due to its lightweight; for most aircrafts in after Cold-War, onboard nitrogen fire suppression system has been standard issue equipment for all internal fuel tanks. But this is not the case for any external drop tanks, thus drop the tanks immediately once being ignited to minimize the damage to the airframe.
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 The rest of the weapons are for ground attack. Unguided weapons are all American and consist of iron bombs ranging from 500 to 2000 lbs (in decent quantities but not matching the [[F-16A]]) and Hydra-70 M247 unguided rockets. The precision weapons are more numerous and more interesting. The JF-17 has access to both Chinese and American laser-guided bombs mounted on the four underwing pylons. Ordered from lowest to highest TNT equivalent, they are:
 * GB250 - Chinese lightweight LGB with only 91 kg TNT, but IOG capability and an extra long 80 second guidance time
 * GBU-12 Paveway II - American lightweight LGB with 117.59 kg TNT, can be double-racked on the mid-wing pylons
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 The LS-6 glide bombs with satellite guidance are a very different type of weapon. They come in 250 kg and 500 kg sizes and feature unfolding wings that extend their range and increase their maneuverability compared to other satellite-guided bombs such as the American JDAM or the Russian KAB-500S. It's possible to lob LS-6s towards the battlefield well outside of the range of enemy air defense, as the battery lasts for up to 5 minutes, and then turn around and return to base. While this sounds very impressive on paper, the complete inability of satellite-guided bombs to adjust their destination after release means that they're only effective for hitting inattentive, static targets. Teammate assistance is helpful for identifying targets, especially from long distances where tanks may not render properly even through the targeting pod.
 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
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 == History ==
 <!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
-''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the aircraft in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''
+==== The Broken Sabre ====
 == Media ==

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 * 1 x 23 mm Type 23-3 cannon, belly-mounted (200 rpg)
 * 64 x large calibre countermeasures
 === Suspended armament ===
 {{Specs-Avia-Suspended}}
 <!-- ''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.'' -->
-''Describe the aircraft's suspended armament: additional cannons under the wings, bombs, rockets and torpedoes. This section is especially important for bombers and attackers. If there is no suspended weaponry remove this subsection.''
 {{Navigation-Start|Default weapon presets}}
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 == Usage in battles ==
 <!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the aircraft, the features of using aircraft in a team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view, but instead, give the reader food for thought. Examine the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
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 === Pros and cons ===
 <!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' -->
-''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".''
 '''Pros:'''
+* High agility and good acceleration, pleasant flying qualities
 '''Cons:'''
+* Lower top speed compared to peers, cannot reach Mach 2
 == History ==

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 ! Combat flaps !! Take-off flaps !! Landing flaps !! Air brakes !! Arrestor gear !! Drogue chute
 |-
-| No || Yes || Yes || Yes || No || Yes
+| X || ✓ || ✓ || ✓ || X || ✓     <!-- ✓ -->
 |-
 |}
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 ! Combat !! Take-off !! Landing !! + !! -
 |-
-| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || N/A || 450km/h || 450km/h || ~__ || ~__
+| {{Specs|destruction|body}} || {{Specs|destruction|gear}} || - || 450 || 450 || ~__ || ~__
 |-
 |}
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 ! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel || MGW
 |-
-| ''Stationary'' || 3,630 kgf || 6,590kgf
+| ''Stationary'' || 3,630 kgf || 6,590 kgf
 | _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
 |-

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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->
-* ''topic on the official game forum;''
+* [[wt:en/news/9040-development-squadron-vehicles-jf-17-thunder-en|[Devblog] Squadron Vehicles: JF-17 Thunder]]
 {{China jet aircraft}}
 {{Squadron aircraft}}

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 ! colspan="2" | {{Annotation|Basic mass|Mass of the aircraft with pilot and engine oil, but no fuel or weapons load}} || colspan="2" | Wing loading (full fuel)
 |-
-| colspan="2" | _____ || _
+| colspan="2" | Klimov RD-93 || 1
 | colspan="2" | _,___ kg || colspan="2" | ___ kg/m<sup>2</sup>
 |-
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 ! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel
 |-
-| ___ kg || colspan="2" | ___
+| 1,050 kg || colspan="2" | Jet
 | _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg || _,___ kg
 |-
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 ! _m fuel || __m fuel || __m fuel || MGW
 |-
-| ''Stationary'' || ___ kgf || ___ kgf
+| ''Stationary'' || 3,630 kgf || 6,590kgf
 | _.__ || _.__ || _.__ || _.__
 |-