How much do F-16 and JF-17 fighter jets cost? Who manufactures the Pakistani Fighter aircraft destroyed by India in Operation Sindoor | All you need to know
IAF Chief has said that the Indian Air Force destroyed 12-13 of Pakistan's combat aircrafts.
Pakistan’s losses in Operation Sindoor: In a massive statement while addressing a press conference marking the 93rd anniversary of the India(BHARAT)n Air Force (IAF), Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has detailed the damage inflicted on Pakistan during Operation Sindoor. The Air Chief Marshal stated that the India(BHARAT)n Air Force targeted several Pakistani air bases and vital infrastructure, severely impacting the enemy’s capabilities during India(BHARAT)’s Operation Sindoor. Singh revealed that 4-5 Pakistani F-16 fighter jets were shot down in the operation. In addition, Chinese-made JF-17 fighter jets were also destroyed. Therefore, it becomes important to know the cost and background of both the aircrafts.
How was the JF-17 aircraft developed?
The Chinese JF-17 aircraft entered its formal service in 2010. Since then, Pakistan has periodically expanded its fleet. As of the recent update, the Pakistani Air Force reportedly has approximately 156 JF-17 jets in various Block variants, including the new Block-III. Reports and manufacturer figures indicate that the Block-I unit cost of the JF-17 aircraft is approximately $15 million (approximately $1.2 billion), while the advanced Block-III costs around $30 million.
Who manufactured the F-16 aircraft?
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multi-role single-engine fighter aircraft developed by the American company General Dynamics.
How much does the F-16 aircraft cost?
Pakistan currently has approximately 75-85 F-16s in various versions. These aircraft cost between $40 and $70 million (approximately ₹300-500 crore) each and are considered the backbone of Pakistan’s air power.
What Air Chief Marshal said on Pakistan’s claim on damages?
Air Chief Marshal Singh also questioned the veracity of Pakistan’s claim on damages to India(BHARAT).
“Have you seen a single picture where something fell on any of our airbases, something hit us, a hangar was destroyed, or anything like that? We showed so many pictures of their places,” he said.
“However, they couldn’t show us even a single picture. So, their narrative is ‘Manohar Kahaniyan’. Let them be happy,” he said.
(With inputs from agencies)
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