JF-17 fighter debuts at air show in Paris

The JF-17 fighter, co-developed by Aviation Industry Corp of China and Pakistan's Air Force, made its debut at the 51st Paris International Air Show, which opened on Monday, attracting more than 30,000 visitors from 47 countries.

During five minutes of aerobatics on Monday afternoon, the aircraft went through an impressive display of its capabilities, which delighted the watching crowd.

More than 50 JF-17s, an all-weather multiple-role light fighter, have been delivered to PAF, AVIC Vice-President Li Yuhai said at a joint news conference. He said that in China, the fighter is named FC-1 Xiaolong, and in Pakistan, it is the JF-17 Thunder.