AIRMEDIOACTIVE
J-10CE
DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
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.
VER TAMAÑO COMPLETO
J-10CE - AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)
VENTAJAS
- AESA radar at significantly lower cost than Western competitors
- PL-15 BVR missile has exceptional kinematic range
- CM-400AKG hypersonic missile provides anti-ship and land attack
- WS-10C domestic engine reduces US/Russian supply dependencies
- Good thrust-to-weight ratio for air combat maneuvering
DESVENTAJAS
- Pakistan only export customer — geopolitically constrained sales
- Limited combat experience as export platform
- PLAAF itself operates different variants — export customization limited
- Single engine reduces survivability vs F-16 twin in some missions
- Supply chain dependent on Chinese goodwill for non-allied buyers
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CREW1
TYPE4.5 Generation Light Fighter
RADARNRIET KLJ-10 AESA
ENGINE1x WS-10C (130 KN AB Estimated)
LENGTH16.43 M
ARMAMENT1x 23mm Cannon; 11 Hardpoints; PL-15, PL-10E, CM-400AKG
WINGSPAN9.75 M
MAX SPEEDMach 2.0
COMBAT RADIUS1,250 Km (With Drop Tanks)
SERVICE CEILING18,000 M
FAMILIA DE ARMAS2 VARIANTES
INTELIGENCIA RELACIONADA1 ARTÍCULOS
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21d ago
Main gun accuracy at extended range requires stabilization and fire control maturity that few systems achieve.
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