Tuesday, January 22

Pimp my jet

MiG-29 clone: $20 million. Pimping the paint job: priceless.

Mmm, Tatooine. Putting into the sky a second moon is the stealthiest camouflage pattern since the 101st Flying Targets

Pakistan and China on Tuesday began joint production of the JF-17 multi-role fighter at a facility in Punjab province, with the Pakistan Air Force chief saying that by 2010, they would manufacture 25 jets a year. [Link]

The JF-17 is being built by China’s Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation… and Pakistan Aeronautical Complex… [It’s] the Chinese single-engine derivative of the Soviet-era MiG-29 Fulcrum (canceled… in 1979)… each individual aircraft is expected to have a fly-away cost of US$15-20 million. [Link]

The coolest part is that if you look closely, the tail says, ‘Welcome — Horn Ok Please.’


4 comments

  1. 1DJ Drrrty Poonjabi

    “Tattoonie” has two suns, not moons, and only one “t”. I find your lack of faith Star Wars lore knowledge disturbing.

  2. 2manish

    Many moons has Tatooine. Much to learn have you, young padawan.

  3. 3Rahul

    Is it just me, or does MiG’s ass look fat in that crescent get-up?

  4. 4zaz

    it’s quite obvious to see where that $10 billion went.


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