Pakistani JF 17 and Indian Tejas, Which fighter aircraft is more dangerous
Indian Air Force chief Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria says that the indigenous fighter aircraft – Tejas will be helpful in executing the surgical strikes like Balakot on terrorist targets closely.
He also said that the JF-17 fighter aircraft manufactured by Pakistan with Chinese technology can not stand anywhere in front of Tejas in quality, capability and precision.
Bhadauria says that the light Tejas fighter aircraft of ‘Four and Half Generation’ ie ‘Light Combat Aircraft’ are made with very modern technology and the weapons deployed in this aircraft have also been developed indigenously.
Experts say that Pakistan’s JF fighter aircraft, with the same light weight as the F-16 Falcon, have the capability to hit ground and air in all weather.
Both aircraft ie Tejas and JF-17 are equipped with long-range missiles.
Like Tejas, the JF-17 aircraft also has the ability to lock its target and hit it.
Characteristics of Tejas
Katie Sebastian is a retired wing commander of the Indian Air Force who has also been a test pilot and group captain.
He says that the Government of India Tejas Mark 1A fighter aircraft is much more expensive than other light fighters of the same category because it has been equipped with a lot of new technology equipment.
Speaking to the BBC, Sebastian said that the special thing about Tejas is that this aircraft is expensive because many modern ventures have been added to it such as radar developed in Israel. Apart from this, the aircraft also has indigenously developed radar. The aircraft is light and its firepower is also good. It is a multi-functional fighter aircraft that is capable of producing better results even in difficult situations.
While Tejas is being built by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, India’s oldest and reputed venture, the JF-17 is being built by Aeronautical Complex (PAC) in Kamra near the capital of Islamabad, Pakistan. Its construction also includes a Chinese organization – China National Arrow Technology Import and Export Corporation.
The Pakistan Air Force in its statement issued said that the technology of these JF-17 fighter jets was jointly developed by China and Pakistan. The statement said that each aircraft has a capacity to carry weapons up to 3630 kg while the aircraft can fly at a speed of 2200 kilometers per hour. This aircraft can attack its target from a distance of 1350 km.
Speaking to the BBC, Colonel Sanjay Srivastava, who retired from the Indian Army’s Gorkha Regiment, said that Tejas fighter aircraft can carry eight to nine tonnes. Apart from this, they can fly at a speed of sound speed i.e. from Mach 1.6 to Mac 1.8 at an altitude of up to 52 thousand feet.
New technology of Tejas
The new technology used in Tejas is ‘Active electronically-scanned radar’ ie electronically scanning radar, Beyond Vijull Range (BVR) missile for ‘critical operation capability’. Electronic warfare suite and air to air refueling have also been arranged in Tejas.
This aircraft can target enemy aircraft from a distance and has the ability to dodge enemy radar as well. This aircraft can fly as many weapons and missiles as Sukhoi aircraft with higher weight. Perhaps Air Marshal Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria was saying this.
He said on Thursday that Tejas is capable of carrying out surgical strikes on terror targets in a better and precise manner than before.
At the end of last year, the Air Force of Pakistan and China also did a joint exercise. Chinese newspaper ‘Global Times’ quoted Chinese air defense expert Fu Qianshao as saying that Pakistan and China’s air force jointly flew 200 “sorties” during this period and their practice continued for twenty days.
The ceremony at which the Pakistan Air Force announced the induction of JF-17 into its fleet of fighters was also attended by Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Nong Rong.
Although 14 JF – 17 fighter aircraft made in China have already joined the Pakistani Air Force fleet, now the fighter aircraft being manufactured locally in Pakistan have been slightly upgraded and hence their name ‘ JF-17 Block-Three has been kept.
JF-17 Block-Three Features
Pakistan Air Force spokesman Ahmar Raza told the BBC’s Urdu service that the new JF-17B model aircraft, which join his air force, have two seats. It will be used mostly for training. However, these capabilities are similar to those of the already existing JF-17 aircraft.
According to the Pakistani Air Force, missiles and radars in the new aircraft are similar to the old ones. Only one seat has been added in the new model, so that the second pilot can also sit and these aircraft can be used in training.
Pakistan’s Air Force had also told the BBC’s Urdu service that the arrival of the new JF-17 Block Three would increase Pakistan’s military power, providing for the needs of aircraft training, as well as in all types of combat operations. Are capable of.
JF-17 Block I and Block II have been manufactured by Pakistan Aeronautical Complex (PAC). But where the JF-17 block-three ‘fourth generation fighter jet’ is At the same time, Tejas is the new ‘Four and Half Generation’ light combat aircraft.
By the way, the number of fighter aircraft in the Indian air force is much more than the air force of Pakistan. In India, their number is estimated more than 2000, while in Pakistan they are said to be around 900.
