Pakistani media reports that the country's armed forces have received a new shipment
What is known
J-10C is considered the best aircraft in the world.armament of the Pakistan Air Force. The second batch, like the first, includes six fighters. Thus, China has already sent a total of 12 out of 25 aircraft.
Pakistani local media (92 news) has confirmed the delivery of additional (2nd Batch) 6x J-10C to Pakistan Air Force, which takes total delivered J-10C to 12.
Earlier serial no. 22-101 to 22-106 (6x J-10C) were delivered, now if report is correct it will be 22-107 to 22-112 ???? ??????? pic.twitter.com/q3yuZ8rBRS
— Pakistan Strategic Forum (@ForumStrategic) September 18, 2022
The export value of the aircraft is approximately$40 million, but under what conditions the contract between Islamabad and Beijing was concluded is not specified. The agreement was signed at the end of 2021. The first batch of fighter jets arrived in Pakistan last spring.
For those who are not in the know
Chengdu J-10C aka J-10CE isChinese 4++ generation fighter. The aircraft is designed and manufactured by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group. The aircraft made its first flight in the spring of 1998, but it took 17 years to enter service. Production started in 2002.
The J-10C has a maximum take-off weight of 19,277 kg.The cruising speed is 1110 km/h (M=0.93), and the maximum speed is almost 2500 km/h (M=2). The plane can rise to a height of 18 km. The practical range without refueling is 2000 km.
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The fighter has 11 suspension points.Combat load can reach 7260 kg. The J-10C is capable of carrying air-to-ground and air-to-air missiles, guided and free-fall bombs, and has one twin-barreled 23mm cannon.
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