Showcasing a resemblance to the abandoned Israeli 'Lavi', the Chinese-originated J-10 from Chengdu is a mainstay of the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), numbering in the hundreds for the powerful air arm. The aircraft exudes impressive performance through its Russian turbofan engine offering reheat capability and the delta-wing planform with canard surfaces provide the fighter with excellent maneuverability. Upgrades and modernization have only served to improve the inherent value of the J-10 in Chinese service to the point that over 400 of the type have been built to date.
1(+1) CREW
Speed
1,687 MPH
Ceiling
59,055 FEET
Range
777 MILES
Mission Roles
AIR-TO-AIR
INTERCEPTION
GROUND ATTACK
STRIKE
ANTI-SHIP
ANTI-RADAR
RECON
TRAINING
Gallery
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Image from the Chinese Ministry of Defense; Public Release.
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Image from the Chinese Ministry of Defense; Public Release.
Service Ceiling 59,055 ft | 18,000 m | 11.18 miles
Operational Range 777 miles | 1,250 km | 675 nm
(Showcased performance statistics pertain to the J-10A production model)
Length 53.97 feet (16.45 meters)
Width 31.99 feet (9.75 meters)
Height 17.88 feet (5.45 meters)
(Showcased measurements pertain to the J-10A production model)
Empty 21,495 lb (9,750 kg)
M.T.O.W. 42,494 lb (19,275 kg)
(Showcased weights pertain to the J-10A production model)
Ordnance and special-mission equipment mounted at 1 x Centerline hardpoint and 6 x Underwing (3 per wing) hardpoints. Centerline and wingroot stations plumbed for fuel delivery from jettisonable fuel tanks. Supported Types:
Close-in Gun(s)
Air-to-Air Missiles
Air-to-Surface Missiles
Precision-Guided Bombs
Conventional Drop Bombs
Rockets / Rocket Pods
Additional Fuel
J-10 'Vigorous Dragon' (Firebird) - Base Series Designation; NATO codename.
J-10A - Initial single-seat multirole production variant.
J-10B ('Super 10') - Modernized J-10A production model of 2008; AL-31FN-M1 afterburning turbofan engine; diverterless inlet intake design; AESA radar fit; Electro-Optical (EO) sensor; all-new Electronic CounterMeasures (ECM) pod design.
J-10B TVC - Technology demonstrator; WS-10B engine with thrust-vectoring for increased agility.
J-10C - Upgraded J-10B production model; new AESA radar; upgraded weapons support for new-generation Chinese missiles.
J-10S - Twin-seat trainer derivative of J-10A fighter form.
F-10A - Export designation of J-10A production model.
FC-20 - Export designation covering single-seat multirole model.
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Close-in Gun(s)
Air-to-Air Missiles
Air-to-Surface Missiles
Precision-Guided Bombs
Conventional Drop Bombs
Rockets / Rocket Pods
Additional Fuel
