I think that people think that the engine is taihang just because the nozzles look "shinnier" than usual.
Could this be the long rumoured second production line ??? ... or maybe for the XXJ.
Deino
Could be a production line for anything... Looks quite modern though.Production line for J-10B air force and naval variants?
Does anyone knows how many production lines are working ... and at what rate ??
Deino
Recently it has been announced in Serbian media that J-10 is about to be offered to Serbian Air Force since it is searching to replace its aging MiG-21 (33 aircraft of that type, most of which will be put out of service by the end of 2013.) and MiG-29 (3 single seat and one twin seat, recently overhauled, but not modernized) fleet. It is expected that Chinese delegation visits Serbia in next few weeks. J-10 has already demonstrated its flight performance to our defense minister during his visit to China in august this year.
Other contenders are SAAB JAS-39 Gripen, Eurofighter Typhoon, MiG-35, Su-30/35, F-16 and F-18. Considering very limited financial capabilities of my country, I believe that J-10 or JAS-39 is the most probable choice, although MiG-35 has also very good chance since we already operate MiG-29. Most likely that best offset deal will win this race.