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JF-17 Thunder
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AIRCRAFT BRIEF

The JF-17 Thunder is a lightweight, single-engine multirole fighter jointly developed by Pakistan and China. First flying in 2003, it was designed as an affordable yet capable 4th-generation fighter for nations that cannot afford top-tier Western aircraft. The DCS module represents the Block II variant with the KLJ-7 radar, modern datalink, and a wide range of Chinese and Western munitions.

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SPECIFICATIONS

manufacturerPAC / Chengdu Aircraft Corporation
first Flight2003
roleMultirole fighter
crew1 pilot
engines1x Klimov RD-93 (19,000 lbf with AB)
max Speed1,910 km/h (Mach 1.6)
range2,037 km (1,100 nmi)
ceiling50,000 ft
weight12,474 kg (MTOW)
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
01Mission BriefNOTE: Review mission type, objectives, ROE, and threat environment.REVIEWED
02Weather BriefingNOTE: Check departure, target area, and recovery weather.REVIEWED
03NOTAMs / AirspaceNOTE: Check restricted areas and airspace restrictions.REVIEWED
04Fuel Planning - Bingo / JokerNOTE: Calculate bingo and joker fuel. Single-engine - fuel management is critical.SET
05Stores / LoadoutNOTE: Confirm weapons (SD-10, PL-5, LS-6), pods, and external tanks.VERIFIED
06Waypoints / UFCPNOTE: Enter waypoints and target coordinates via UFCP.PROGRAMMED
07Radio Frequencies / IFFNOTE: Set UHF/VHF presets and IFF codes.SET
08Divert BasesNOTE: Know nearest divert fields, runway lengths, and approach frequencies.IDENTIFIED
PHS 2 — Electrical / Pre-Start7 steps
01ThrottleOFF
02Parking BrakeSET
03Battery SwitchON
04External PowerCONNECT (if available)
05Left MFDON
06Right MFDON
07HUDON
PHS 3 — Engine Start10 steps
01ENG CTRL SwitchNOTE: Left console - enables engine control.ENG CTRL
02STARTER SwitchSTART
03Engine Stop PinNOTE: Click to remove the engine stop pin.PULL (remove)
04ThrottleCAUTION: Gentle advance - do not slam to idle.ADVANCE slightly past OFF
05GND ButtonNOTE: Initiates ground start sequence.PRESS for 1–2 seconds
06N2 RPMMONITOR - Rising on MFD
07T4 (EGT)WARNING: T4 must not exceed 500°C during start. Abort if exceeded.MONITOR
08Engine StabilizeN2 ~70% at idle, T4 below 500°C
09STARTER SwitchOFF (auto-returns)
10External PowerDISCONNECT (if used)
PHS 4 — Post-Start / Systems9 steps
01GeneratorON
02Hydraulic PressureCHECK - Normal
03Flight ControlsCYCLE - Stick and rudder full travel
04FLCS (Fly-By-Wire)CHECK - No faults
05FlapsCHECK - Cycle and return
06Speed BrakeCHECK - Extend and retract
07TrimSET - Takeoff
08NWSON
09Anti-SkidON
PHS 5 — Avionics / Navigation11 steps
01INS AlignmentNOTE: Full align ~4 minutes. Fast align ~90 seconds.START - via MFD
02INS StatusMONITOR - Wait for NAV ready
03Radar (KLJ-7)NOTE: Allow warm-up before going to OPR.STBY
04RWR (KJ-8602)ON
05CMDS (Chaff/Flare)ON - Set program
06IFF / TransponderSET
07Radio (UHF / VHF)SET frequencies
08TACANSET channel
09AltimeterSET - Field elevation
10DatalinkON
11Master ArmSAFE
PHS 6 — Before Taxi6 steps
01CanopyCLOSE & LOCK
02Ejection SeatWARNING: Verify canopy locked before arming.ARM
03Taxi LightON
04Anti-Collision LightON
05Parking BrakeRELEASE
06BrakesCHECK during first movement
PHS 7 — Taxi4 steps
01NWSCHECK responsive
02Taxi SpeedSAFE - max 15 kts
03InstrumentsCHECK during taxi
04Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT
PHS 8 — Before Takeoff10 steps
01CanopyCONFIRM LOCKED
02Ejection SeatCONFIRM ARMED
03FlapsSET - Takeoff position
04TrimSET - Takeoff
05RadarOPR (if warm)
06INSCONFIRM NAV mode
07AltimeterSET - Field elevation
08Strobe LightsON
09Fuel QuantityCHECK - Adequate
10Master ArmSAFE
PHS 9 — Takeoff10 steps
01Lineup on RunwayCENTERLINE
02BrakesHOLD
03ThrottleNOTE: Check engine instruments stabilize.MIL
04BrakesRELEASE
05ThrottleAFTERBURNER (if required)
06NWSMAINTAIN centerline
07RotationROTATE at 150–170 kts
08Positive ClimbCONFIRMED
09Landing GearUP
10FlapsRETRACT
PHS 10 — After Takeoff / Climb6 steps
01Landing GearCONFIRM UP
02FlapsCONFIRM RETRACTED
03AirspeedACCELERATE to 350 kts
04AltimeterCHECK - Set STD above transition
05Taxi / Landing LightsOFF
06Climb AltitudeAS ASSIGNED
PHS 11 — Cruise / Transit7 steps
01AltitudeAT assigned level
02AirspeedNOTE: Mach 0.8–0.85 typical cruise.AS REQUIRED
03AutopilotENGAGE (if desired)
04Fuel StateMONITOR
05NavigationCHECK - Waypoints on MFD
06RadarAS REQUIRED
07RWR / DatalinkMONITOR
PHS 12 — Descent / Approach9 steps
01ATIS / WeatherOBTAINED
02AltimeterSET local QNH
03AirspeedREDUCE below 350 kts
04ILS / TACANSET and IDENTIFIED
05Approach Speed~160 kts on-speed
06Landing GearDOWN (below 260 kts)
07FlapsDOWN
08Landing LightON
09Master ArmSAFE
PHS 13 — Landing7 steps
01Approach SpeedMAINTAIN ~155 kts
02ThrottleIDLE at touchdown
03NosewheelLOWER gently
04Drag ChuteDEPLOY
05Speed BrakeEXTEND
06BrakingAPPLY
07NWSENGAGE below 80 kts
PHS 14 — After Landing6 steps
01Drag ChuteJETTISON
02FlapsRETRACT
03Speed BrakeRETRACT
04RadarSTBY
05TransponderSTBY
06Taxi to ParkingNWS ENGAGED
PHS 15 — Shutdown16 steps
01Parking BrakeSET
02RadarOFF
03RWROFF
04CMDSOFF
05RadiosOFF
06TACANOFF
07DatalinkOFF
08Ejection SeatWARNING: Safe seat before ground crew approach.SAFE
09ThrottleOFF
10Engine Stop PinIN (re-install)
11ENG CTRL SwitchOFF
12GeneratorOFF
13HUD / MFDsOFF
14All LightsOFF
15BatteryOFF
16CanopyOPEN