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FC-1B

FC-1B

Multi-Role Fighters
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Basic Information
Name
FC-1B
Designation
FC-1B
Alternate Designation
JF-17B Thunder
Equipment Type
Multi-Role Fighters
Manufacturer
Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation
Date of Introduction
2020
Description

The FC-1B is a two-seat variant of the FC-1 Xiaolong fighter aircraft and is intended to provide training in support of FC-1 aircraft operators while retaining most of the combat capabilities of the single-seat aircraft. The FC-1B is generally used for the refitting and flight training of FC-1 pilots during peacetime and wartime. The People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) showcased a mockup of the FC-1B aircraft at the Paris air show in June 2013.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew 2
Overview (Deagel)
Group Multi-Role Fighters
Status Cancelled
Also Known As JF-17B Thunder
Origin China
Contractor Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2020
First Flight April 27, 2017
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 2
Number of Engines 1
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1 Air-to-Air Missiles: PL-12 (2)
Item 2 Air-to-Air Missiles: PL-5II (2)
Item 3 Air-to-Air Missiles: PL-8 (2)
Item 4 Anti-Radiation Missiles: CM-102 (2)
Item 5 Anti-Radiation Missiles: LD-10 (2)
Item 6 Bombs: LS-6 (2)
Item 7 Bombs: LT-2 (2)
Item 8 Cruise Missiles: Raad
Item 9 Fighter Aircraft Engines: RD-93 (1)
Item 10 Jamming Systems: KG300G (2)
Item 11 Optronic Systems: WMD-7 (1)
Item 12 Radar Systems: Grifo S7 (1)
Item 13 Radar Systems: KLJ-7A (1)
Item 14 Standoff Weapons: GB-6 (2)
Variants
Variant 1 JF-17
Variant 2 FC-1B
Details
Country of Origin China
Category Multirole Aircraft
Air > Multirole Aircraft
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Related Equipment (1)
Operators (1)
China
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