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India.com
22-07-2025
- General
- India.com
How powerful is F-7 fighter jet that crashed In Dhaka? This China-made plane is capable of hitting 2,175 Km/h with missile, can target....
How powerful is F-7 fighter jet that Crashed In Dhaka? This China-made plane is capable of hitting 2,175 Km/h With Missile, can target.... A heartbreaking incident took place in Bangladesh on Monday when a fighter jet crashed into Milestone School and College in the Uttara area of Dhaka. The crash reportedly killed 19 people. In a statement, the Public Relations Office of the Bangladesh Armed Forces confirmed that the jet involved was an F-7 BGI, a fighter aircraft used by the Bangladesh Air Force. What is the F-7 BGI? The F-7 BGI is a fighter jet that China specially made for Bangladesh. It replaced the older models in the Bangladesh Air Force, like the F-7M and F-7MB. Apart from Bangladesh, other countries such as Myanmar, Nigeria, Iran, Egypt, Zambia, and Sudan also use this aircraft. This jet is actually an improved version of the Chinese J-7, which was based on an old Soviet design called the MiG-21. Though the design is old, the F-7 BGI was upgraded with modern technology. Key features of F-7 BGI The F-7 BGI has a modern cockpit with digital screens instead of old-style meters. It also has an advanced flight control system and a special helmet that shows useful information to the pilot during missions. This jet can carry air-to-air missiles like the PL-9C and can also do light attacks on ground targets. It can fly very fast i.e. up to 2,175 km per hour and reach a height of 17,500 meters in the sky. Limitations of F-7 BGI The F-7 BGI was mainly designed for fast, high-altitude flights especially to intercept enemy aircraft. But because of its design, especially the smaller wings, it can be harder to handle during take-off and landing compared to planes with larger wings. The last of these jets was built in 2013. Experts say that while it was made for speed, its older design might make it more difficult to operate safely in some situations. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash. As of early 2025, Bangladesh had 87 combat-capable aircraft, including several variants of the F-7 fighters, according to the U.K.-based defense think tank, the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS).
India.com
21-07-2025
- General
- India.com
How Dangerous Is the F-7 That Crashed In Bangladesh? China-Made Jet Hits 2,175 Km/h With Missile Capabilities
photoDetails english 2934873 A tragic incident unfolded in Bangladesh on Monday after a fighter jet crashed into the premises of Milestone School and College in Dhaka's Uttara area. The incident resulted in the deaths of 19 people reportadely. According to an initial statement from the Public Relations Office of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, the aircraft involved in the crash was an F-7 BGI jet belonging to the Bangladesh Air Force. Updated:Jul 21, 2025, 06:19 PM IST China Built F-7 1 / 5 According to the media reports, China developed the F-7 BGI fighter jet specifically for the Bangladesh Air Force. Which Countries Operate the F-7 BGI? 2 / 5 When Bangladesh purchased the F-7 BGI from China, it replaced the older F-7M and F-7MB fighter jets in its air force. Besides Bangladesh, countries like Myanmar, Nigeria, Iran, Egypt, Zambia, and Sudan also operate the F-7 BGI. 3 / 5 Features of the F-7 BGI 4 / 5 The F-7 BGI fighter jet is equipped with a digital glass cockpit, featuring a multi-function display, a digital flight control system and a helmet-mounted display (HMD) for enhanced pilot capabilities. Air-to-Air Combat Capability And Speed 5 / 5 This Bangladeshi fighter jet can be equipped with air-to-air missiles like the PL-9C and also possesses limited air-to-ground strike capabilities. F-7 can reach a top speed of 2,175 kilometers per hour and fly at altitudes up to 17,500 meters.
