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The PLAAF J10C [Fierce Dragon]

90 jinze111  6 months ago
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! TLZ Chengdu J10C The J-10C and the J-10 are quite different in appearance, it adopts a more advanced DSI inlet design, and the original six-bone stiffeners that were additionally designed because of the installation of a larger thrust engine no longer exist, replaced by a more streamlined design. The comprehensive performance of the J-10 fighter has surpassed that of the F-16A/B, while the performance of the J-10C fighter exceeds all models of the F-16, one of the main fighters in service in the United State The J-10 is a high-performance fighter that excels at fighting for air supremacy and has ground attack capabilities. Competing with the J-10 are the American F-16, the Russian MiG-29 and the French Rafale fighter jet. In comparison, the J-10 has better maneuverability and has certain advantages in air combat. It can have excellent performance when performing tasks such as homeland air defense, air combat combat, and joint land, sea and air attacks. Because the J-10 is completely localized in terms of technology and materials, exports will not be subject to external restrictions. Compared with the advanced fighters of the United States, China's J-10 has a price advantage in the export market.

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor The PLAAF J10C [Fierce Dragon]
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 30.3ft (9.2m)
  • Length 53.3ft (16.2m)
  • Height 18.3ft (5.6m)
  • Empty Weight 18,595lbs (8,434kg)
  • Loaded Weight 20,665lbs (9,373kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 13.375
  • Wing Loading 19.4lbs/ft2 (94.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,063.6ft2 (98.8m2)
  • Drag Points 6993

Parts

  • Number of Parts 200
  • Control Surfaces 13
  • Performance Cost 901