14/05/2025
The J-10C is a Chinese-developed 4.5 generation multirole fighter jet, equipped with an indigenous AESA fire-control radar, WS-10B engine, and PL-15 air-to-air missiles. It has been reported to perform well in combat scenarios, including outperforming the Russian Su-35 and China's own J-16 in recent exercises.
Key Technology Specifications:
Engine:
WS-10B turbofan engine, offering improved performance and reducing China's reliance on foreign technology.
Radar:
AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) fire-control radar, enhancing detection range, targeting precision, and electronic resistance.
Missiles:
PL-15 air-to-air missiles, including the PL-15E export version, offering beyond-visual-range (BVR) capability. The PL-15 has a reported range of up to 300km, though the PL-15E export version has a reduced range of 145km.
Performance:
The J-10C has a maximum speed of Mach 2.0 at altitude and can achieve a combat radius of 1,700 km with the WS-10B engine.
Payload:
The J-10C has a total payload of 6,000 kg, including various air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, as well as precision-guided munitions and anti-ship missiles.
Other Notable Features:
The J-10C is described as a 4.5 generation jet fighter.
It is considered a significant upgrade from the J-10B, with improved radar, engine, and missile capabilities.
The J-10C has been reported to be agile in airshow configurations and capable of engaging targets before being detected.
The J-10C has been deployed to various countries, including Pakistan, and is being considered by others, like Uzbekistan.
The J-10C has been claimed to have shot down French Rafale fighter jets in recent conflicts.
