The dual-seat fighter trainer JF-17B is an upgraded version of the military aircraft JF-17.
The JF-17B was developed by Aviation Industry Corporation of China to meet the requirements of international customers and the global market, according to AVIC.
China and Pakistan jointly manufacture JF-17 Thunder - a lightweight and multi-role combat aircraft.
AVIC said in a statement that the plane, launched yesterday, can be used for training in peacetime and can also be used in combat missions during wartime.
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The debut flight symbolised a major milestone in the development of the JF-17 aircraft series, AVIC said.
Yang Wei, chief designer of the JF-17B, said the aircraft brings a new force to JF-17 family and will increase JF-17 series' competitiveness in global market.
AVIC said the JF-17B was developed in a market and customer-oriented manner and has achieved a balance among performance, quality, cost and market needs.
Sources with AVIC said the F-17B aircraft has received overseas orders during its development stage.
The event was hosted by Aviation Industry Corporation of China Executive Vice President Li Yuhai.
"The JF-17B will further enhance the advanced combat training of PAF fighter pilots on this indigenous war fighting machine," PAF said.
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