The J-10C fighter purchased by Pakistan has been completely "hammered". On January 18th, the latest picture of it appeared on the Internet:
Number "720", the 6th batch of the J-10C. This should be the first time that this batch of J-10C pictures appeared on the Internet. Originally, the appearance of a new batch of J-10C pictures is not a special thing, but pay attention to the number of blade antennas on the back of the machine, only one large and one small.
The number of blade antennas on the back of the machine is a typical feature that distinguishes the J-10C from the J-10B (the J-10C is two large and one small). Therefore, the fighter number 720 should not be the J-10C fighter to be equipped by the mainland, but the latest specially produced for Pakistan. It is not clear what the numbering of this batch of fighters looks like in front of them, but if it is the same (that is, there are about 20 at once), it will mean that Pakistan is in a hurry, and our supply speed is also very fast.
Pay attention to the engine of the 720 number fighter - a very obvious domestic "Taihang reform" engine (short, thick, drum). The contrast between the shape of the engine in the first and second drawings is so obvious that I think even if I don't pay much attention to this aspect, I should be able to distinguish it. Some people should no longer have to doubt and worry anymore, right? In fact, at the latest in the third batch of the J-10C, it is already a domestic Taihang reform engine:
No. 431, the 3rd batch of J-10C - the above figure, is it still obvious, right? Starting from the 3rd batch, each batch is about 40 aircraft, so there are about 120 domestically produced J-10C aircraft in service, which has been counted as a large number and has been officially in service for several years. For its stability and maturity, some people do not have to worry.
Since the 720 fighter has only 2 blade antennas left on the back, which is somewhat similar to the J-10B (of course, it is also slightly different), some people may wonder whether the fighters sold to Pakistan will not be produced according to the J-10B standard - this should not be. Note that looking at the tail brace above the engine, the J-10B has a more obvious protrusion warning equipment, while the J-10C does not have it; the J-10B tail is close to the upper end of the long strip of objects, there is only a small protrusion, and the J-10C adds a large one - these two positions, the number 720 fighter, is the same as the J-10C. Therefore, for this batch of J-10C, it can be normally understood as "the version of J-10C exported to Pakistan".
There are still a lot of new pictures, right? The two fighters with the numbers "22-102" and "22-106" that have been painted on the Internet and have been painted with Pakistani liveries are also about to fly to Pakistan for training and preparation for military parades, according to the latest news. More J-10Cs are expected to fly to Pakistan within 1 month.
According to the Pakistani side, the purchase of the J-10C is a decisive measure to improve the level of equipment in response to the Indian side's purchase of Rafale fighters, and the J-10C is also the most advanced fighter it can currently seek. In this regard, China has given great help. Of course, the relationship between the United States and Pakistan has deteriorated, the relationship between the United States and India has strengthened, and the United States has not yet upgraded the F-16A/B of the Pakistani side to the 3.5-generation F-16V intention (each aircraft only needs about $20 million), which also has a certain role in promoting.
The old F-16's upgraded F-16V was originally a strong competitor to the J-10C
With the first export of the J-10C, the Chinese side will achieve a breakthrough in the export of advanced fighters in active service; the successful export of the "Taihang Reform" engine can be regarded as a double happiness. With the export of the J-10C, the excellent performance of the J-10C will be understood by more countries and more practical experience will be accumulated. This will be very beneficial to the subsequent export of the J-10C.
Author: Dawn Defense