Azerbaijan to buy JF-17 Blok II combat aircraft from Pakistan

[Lonewarrior]

Baku / 01.12.18 / Turan: Negotiations between Azerbaijan and Pakistan on the purchase of JF-17 Block II combat aircraft are coming to the end, the representative of the company "Pakistan Aeronautical Complex" (PAC) informed Azeri Defense at the international exhibition İDEAS-2018 in Karachi.

The source noted that all issues related to the export to Azerbaijan have already been resolved. Planes of JF-17 Blok II configuration requested by Azerbaijan passed the test.

Versions of the Blok II aircraft are already being used by Pakistani military aircraft and have proven themselves in practice. They have improved avionics and electronic security systems. They are equipped with AESA radar from China and Italy.

According to publicly available information, these aircraft can carry guided missiles and bombs of various types.

It is assumed that 24 such aircraft will be delivered to Azerbaijan, with a total value of $500 million.

http://www.turan.az/ext/news/2018/12/free/politics%20news/en/77072.htm

 

[Varun]

Hang your head in shame, HAL. You are the biggest sloth in global defence today.

 

[Napa]

Hang your head in shame, HAL. You are the biggest sloth in global defence today.

DRDO is kind of crappy too.

 

[Greenstorm]

Nice.

 

[Kroll]

The aircraft work out at $20 million each according to the deal. Cheap as chips compared to western fighters. So a great deal for nations looking for an alternative to expensive western hardware.

 

[Lonewarrior]

The aircraft work out at $20 million each according to the deal. Cheap as chips compared to western fighters. So a great deal for nations looking for an alternative to expensive western hardware.

It is assumed that 24 such aircraft will be delivered to Azerbaijan, with a total value of $500 million.

I think it will be more thn $500 million.

 

[Something]

The basic configuration costs around 16 million per plane. This is the selling point of the JF-17, it is far cheaper than any of its competitors, even used. This allows poor nations to field a relatively modern fighter for a very low price but it remains to be seen whether it can actually perform at its price point in combat.

 

[FearlessRoar]

Azerbaijan President Aliyev arrives in Islamabad on two-day official visit​

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived here on Thursday on a two-day official visit from July 11-12, at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

As President Aliyev alighted at the Nur Khan Airbase from his special aircraft, he was warmly received by Prime Minister Shehbaz along with his cabinet members, including Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Information Minister Attaullah Tarar.

A 21-gun salute boomed in the backdrop to herald the arrival of the foreign dignitary. Two children, clad in traditional dresses, presented bouquets to him.

During his visit, President Aliyev will hold meetings with Prime Minister Shehbaz and President Asif Ali Zardari.

The two sides will engage in wide-ranging discussions in areas of mutual interest to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.

Several agreements and MoUs are expected to be signed during the visit.

Azerbaijan President Aliyev arrives in Islamabad on two-day official visit

President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev arrived here on Thursday on a two-day official visit from July 11-12, at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

www.nation.com.pk

 

[BouncerGuy]

Pakistan fighter jet escorting the president's plane on his arrival to Pakistan.

 

[prakash]

I googled and found out from AZ sources: After 6 years, none of the 24 aircrafts is delivered.