# Xiaolong

Affordable, Combat-Proven: Pakistan’s JF-17 Fighter Emerges as a Global Bargain for Cash-Strapped Air Forces

Pakistan’s JF‑17 fighter, marketed as a 4.5‑generation multirole jet with modern avionics and Chinese weaponry, is attracting orders from at least six countries. Its low unit price and combat‑proven record are widening procurement options for cash‑conscious air forces, even as limits such as non‑stealth design and logistical dependencies temper its appeal.