Pakistan plans to procure Chinese stealth fighter jets

Pakistan plans to procure FC-31 stealth fighter jets, a single-seat, twin-engine, medium fighter comparable only to the US’ F-35, developed by the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), according to a report in the Chinese media.

The induction of the stealth fighter jets into the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fleet would not only significantly, enhance the capabilities of the PAF, but also open up the international market for the Chinese aircraft, Global Times reported.

“The FC-31 has strong comprehensive air combat capabilities, including its stealth advantages that allows it to spot opponents first and launch surprise attacks,” Wei Dongxu, a Beijing-based military expert, told the Global Times.

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