The unofficial images of the Chinese Chengdu J-10C semi-stealth 4.5-gen advanced multirole fighter jets with the markings of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) appeared online last week.
While the deal between China and Pakistan for the acquisition of a total of 36 J-10Cs is expected to be made official on the occasion of the Pakistan Day Parade on 23 March with the induction of 25 jets initially, defense experts have lauded the strengthening bilateral defense cooperation between the two neighbors.
Speaking in this regard, Executive Chief Editor of the Chinese magazine, Shipborne Weapons, Shi Hong, said that the J-10C deal marks the beginning of a new era of defense cooperation between China and Pakistan as it is the first time ever that the former has exported the jets to any other country.
The J-10C jet is more powerful than JF-17, which has been developed jointly by China and Pakistan, as it is larger in size and can carry more advanced fourth-generation air-to-air missiles including the short-range PL-10 and the beyond-visual-range PL-15.
It is also more powerful than the American F-16 jet, which is in service with the PAF, and the French Rafale jet, which recently entered service with Indian Air Force (IAF).
Shi Hong clarified that J-10C will not replace the JF-17, which is in service with the PAF, but the combination of both jets will consolidate PAF’s aerial defensive and combat capacities.
Every word is a lie. why don’t you liers in PAF just accept that India and IAF is far superior to you….period.
Yes, the superior IAF which lost two aircraft in a matter of minutes to the PAF. The icing on the cake was when the IAF further cemented its superiority by shooting down one if its own helicopters in total panic and disarray. Wishing you a very happy upcoming third anniversary of your superiority next week. When are you planning to give us our next chance to celebrate? PAF and Pakistan are anxiously waiting.
Why did India not use LCA Samosa in last clash in which India lost a MIG-21 and SU-30MKI? Even IAF does not want to field that oily tasteless samosa…
Rafale, SU30MKI all proven planes, whereas J10 never seen any battles