J-10C
Type: Multirole Fighter
Domain: air
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)
First Deployed: 2022
Overview
Pakistan became the first export customer of the Chengdu J-10CE (export variant of J-10C) in 2022, receiving an initial batch of approximately 25 aircraft. The J-10CE features the KLJ-7A active electronically scanned array radar and is equipped with the PL-15 extended-range BVR missile — claimed to exceed 200 km engagement range. It uses the domestic WS-10B turbofan, providing independence from Russian engines. The canard-delta aerodynamic configuration provides excellent agility. Pakistan procured the type as a direct counter to India's Rafale acquisition.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 1 |
|---|---|
| radar | KLJ-7A AESA |
| engine | 1x WS-10B or AL-31FN |
| ceiling | 57,400 ft |
| armament | 23mm cannon, PL-15, PL-10, various PGMs |
| max_speed | Mach 2.2 |
| max_weight | 19,277 kg |
| combat_radius | 1,240 km |
Operators
- China
- Pakistan
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