The Jian-10 (J-10) is a multirole, all-weather fighter aircraft designed for both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.
The aircraft was designed by the Chengdu Aircraft Design Institute (611 Institute) and built by the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) of AVIC.
The aircraft has been operational with the PLA Air Force (PLAAF) since 2003. The J-10 is available in the single-seat fighter variant J-10 and two-seater fighter-trainer variant J-10S.
A further improved single-seat fighter variant designated J-10B reportedly made its maiden flight in February 2009. |
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| Chinese J-10 |
| Introduced: 22 March 1998 |
Manufacturer: Chengdu Aircraft Corporation
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| Crew: Single and two seater |
| Engine: Russian Salyut AL-31F turbofan engine rated at 76.2kN (7,770kg, 17,130 lb) dry and 122.55kN (12,500kg, 27,557 lb) with afterburning |
Performance:
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Armament:
23-3 twin-barrel 23mm cannon
Medium-range air-to-air missiles (MRAAM), short-range air-to-air missiles (SRAAM)
and drop tanks.
Up to eight 250kg bombs, along with two drop tanks and two PL-8/9 SRAAMs
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| Variants: J-10 is available in the single-seat fighter variant J-10 and two-seater fighter-trainer variant J-10S. A further improved single-seat fighter variant designated J-10B |
Primary users: Multirole, all-weather fighter aircraft designed for both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.
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| Source: |
| www.sinodefence.com/airforce/fighter/j10.asp |
| More Information: |
| www.sinodefence.com/airforce/fighter/j10.asp |
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