Iraq Likely To Buy JF-17s, Saudi Too?

PAC-Chengdu JF-17C Block III

The PAC-Chengdu JF-17C Block III has been a regular exhibit at Middle East aerospace shows, in Dubai, Saudi and Bahrain. 

Credit: Alan Warnes
There is intense speculation that the Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) is set to order up to 18 PAC-Chengdu JF-17C Thunder aircraft. The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Commander, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Babaer Sidhu, visited Lt. Gen. Pilot Mohanad Ghalib Mohammed Radi Al-Asadi at his Iraqi Air Force HQ in...
Alan Warnes

Alan Warnes is Defense Editor of Aviation Week Network publications Arabian Aerospace and African Aerospace.

Iraq Likely To Buy JF-17s, Saudi Too? is part of Aviation Week Network's complimentary online access.

Register now to view this content, plus receive complimentary access to insights from our experts in the global aerospace, air transport, mro, defense and space and business aviation communities.

Already registered to Aviationweek.com or AWIN? Log in with your existing email and password.