J-10 Thread III (Closed to posting)
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As far as I know ... the regular J-10 in PLAAF-service is the "A" version ... !
It seems as if - following some reports - the initial model / prototype version powered by the originla WS-10 (nut the current WS-10A) was called only J-10.
Deino
... just entered service in the FIRST DIVISION. Read more carefully! It even called it the 4th batch.
Hmmm, let me try another attempt ...
I alwayws thought the regular J-10 in PLAAF-service is the "A" version ... but was always curious why the trainer was "only" called the S-version, as it seemed as if - following some reports - the initial model / prototype version powered by the originla WS-10 (nut the current WS-10A) was called only J-10 but now that makes much more sense to me. All previous (at least the prototypes, pre-prod. aircarfts and block 01-03 should be called J-10 and their trainers respectively J-10S.
Regarding the A-model operational "now" with the first division ... I think/guess this "now" is already some time ago and - IMO if I'm not completely wrong - could refer to the first sighttings of the updated models with SATNAV/GPS-dome behind the cockpit and IFR-capability ....
Maybe (just let me guess) previous delivered models esp. the ones at the 44. Division were then updated with this latest stuff and should now be something like J-10+ and J-10S+ ... and new delivered examples are J-10A and J-10AS.
Deino
I alwayws thought the regular J-10 in PLAAF-service is the "A" version ... but was always curious why the trainer was "only" called the S-version, as it seemed as if - following some reports - the initial model / prototype version powered by the originla WS-10 (nut the current WS-10A) was called only J-10 but now that makes much more sense to me. All previous (at least the prototypes, pre-prod. aircarfts and block 01-03 should be called J-10 and their trainers respectively J-10S.
Regarding the A-model operational "now" with the first division ... I think/guess this "now" is already some time ago and - IMO if I'm not completely wrong - could refer to the first sighttings of the updated models with SATNAV/GPS-dome behind the cockpit and IFR-capability ....
Maybe (just let me guess) previous delivered models esp. the ones at the 44. Division were then updated with this latest stuff and should now be something like J-10+ and J-10S+ ... and new delivered examples are J-10A and J-10AS.
Deino
I guess it just shows the experience of American aviation industry. Also, which F-16c? there are a lot of F-16Cs out there.
I remember seeing J-10's empty weight closer to F-16 block 50/52. But since J-10 is delta wing, maybe the weight should have been more? I'll post it here. It's cool stuff.
Quickie
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Payload is only one of the performance parameters. The aircraft's speed and maneuverbility are important consideration too. All these must be taken together when accessing performance.
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Considering the J-10 was originally supposed to be designed as an air superiority fighter this doesn't surprise me, and, just how often does a f16 carry its maximum weight? I remember reading the average warload for a fighter was around 3000kg, so the j-10 should be fine with what it has.
Considering the J-10 was originally supposed to be designed as an air superiority fighter this doesn't surprise me, and, just how often does a f16 carry its maximum weight? I remember reading the average warload for a fighter was around 3000kg, so the j-10 should be fine with what it has.
Roger604
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Actually he is correct. On Huitong's site, "J-10A" is bolded and differentiated from mere "J-10". Look at the title also, "10" and "10A" are differentiated.
Huitong means that J-10A just entered service and entered service with the first division. It might be the fourth batch of J-10's. I wonder how much is in a batch? Maybe 30, looking at the designation. Then PLAAF has 120 J-10s and now 40 J-10As.
Most likely J-10A is simply J-10 with Taihang engine (WS-10B?).
RedMercury
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I suspect the J-10A is the J-10 airframe with the J-10B avionics and non-airframe improvements.
don't overthink it. We've seen some upgrades on the original batch of production J-10s. It's likely just a more modern avionics and radar. And I would think all the J-10s are probably at this standard now. After all, they had a year where they didn't produce any new J-10s. They should've had plenty of time to do the upgrades on existing J-10s.
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