- "This next-generation stealth fighter is the result of overambitious engineering. Who am I to argue?"
The PAC JF-17 Thunder (or the CAC FC-1 "Xiaolong", literally Fierce Dragon) is a Chinese multi-role combat aircraft joint-developed by PAC and CAC. It appears in Airforce Delta Storm and Airforce Delta Strike. It's used by both John Rundal and Donald Chan.
Design (All games)[]
This plane has a design somewhat similar to the F-16, looking like a cross between that plane and the MiG-23ML "Flogger G". In Airforce Delta Storm, the PAL version has a slightly altered appearance whereas its Strike appearance is more realistically accurate.
Performance[]
Airforce Delta Storm[]
A basic, below-average early game plane. You unlock it after completing an early mission, so it can see some use before you unlock the likes of the F-15S/MTD Active. Otherwise, don't bother if you have better.
Airforce Delta Strike[]
Again, a below average plane. Stats are meh all around, and it has a weak special weapon. It lacks vulcans as well, which hurts its dogfighting capabilities. Although it has decent anti-ground stats, its somewhat mediocre defense makes it less favorable compared to the MiG-33 "Fulcrum".
Statistics[]
Airforce Delta Storm[]
Type | Stats |
---|---|
Attack: | Medium-low |
Defense: | Medium-low (2700 HP) |
Speed: | Medium-high |
Power: | Medium-high |
Mobility: | Medium-high |
Missile: | 42 |
Ability: | No |
Range: | 2 |
Airforce Delta Strike[]
(Clockwise starting from top)
Type | Stats |
---|---|
Anti Air Attack: | Medium-low |
Mobility: | Medium-high |
Defense: | Medium (2300 HP) |
Anti Ground Attack: | Medium-high |
Thrust: | Medium-low |
Speed: | Medium |
Enemy Appearances (Missions)[]
Airforce Delta Storm[]
- A lone FC-1 appears in Battle for the Zabios Ruins. It is a required kill. One appears in The Glass Scale as an optional kill. They can also appear in random Intercept missions in the first chapter, as optional kills.
Airforce Delta Strike[]
- Donald Chan uses this plane in Up Stream. Although he is a target, if he is not shot down within a certain amount of time (Once the elevator enters attack altitude), he will flee the battlefield. He can also use it in some stand-by missions up until Phase 10, after Tiger's Cave.
Gallery[]
Airforce Delta Storm[]
Airforce Delta Strike[]
Trivia[]
- When Donald uses this plane, he can attack with vulcans, despite the plane lacking them. This is mostly due to lazy programming.
- In real life, the JF-17 is equipped with a 20mm cannon, angled downward in the nose.
- This plane has a different appearance in the PAL version of AFD Storm, a trait it shares with planes like the Lavi and Su-30MKI.