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Kowsar vs JF-17 Thunder

Kowsar vs JF-17 Thunder at a glance — top speed 1,700 vs 1,960 km/h, range 2,900 vs 900 km, max takeoff weight 9,312 vs 12,701 kg, built 7 vs 144 units.

HESA Kowsar combat aircraft side profile drawing
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CAC/PAC JF-17 Thunder combat aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳🇵🇰 JF-17 ThunderFull specs
Specifications
Kowsar JF-17 Thunder
Origin country 🇮🇷 Iran 🇨🇳 China🇵🇰 Pakistan
Category Combat Aircraft Combat Aircraft
Manufacturer HESA CAC/PAC
First flight 1 August 2018 25 August 2003
Year introduced 2018 2007
Number produced 7 units 144 units
Average unit price -- $25 million
Wing area 17.3 m² 24.4 m²
Wingspan 8.1 m 9.0 m
Height 4.1 m 4.8 m
Length 14.5 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 1700 km/h 1960 km/h
Operational range 2,900 km 900 km
Service ceiling 15,800 m 16,700 m
Max. takeoff weight 9,312 kg 12,701 kg
Empty weight 4,349 kg 6,411 kg
Total thrust 2 x 22 kN 1 x 8,606 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kowsar or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder is faster with a maximum speed of 1,960 km/h compared to the Kowsar's 1,700 km/h, a difference of 260 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kowsar or JF-17 Thunder?
The Kowsar has a longer range at 2,900 km compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 900 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kowsar or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder has a higher service ceiling at 16,700 meters (54,790 ft) compared to the Kowsar's 15,800 meters (51,837 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kowsar or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 12,701 kg compared to the Kowsar's 9,312 kg.
Which is larger, the Kowsar or JF-17 Thunder?
The Kowsar is longer at 14.4 meters compared to the JF-17 Thunder's 14.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the Kowsar or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder entered service first in 2007, 11 years before the Kowsar which entered service in 2018.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kowsar or JF-17 Thunder?
The JF-17 Thunder has been produced in greater numbers with 144 units compared to 7 units of the Kowsar.