J-10 Thread IV

[Andy1974]

When lifespan is exceeded.

From just my few years of observation only, China seems to be pretty disciplined in retiring equipment at the planned time and keeping said equipment up to date until retirement, it’s very impressive that they can stick to the plan right from the start all the way through the entire life of a program, and it of course means China gets full value for money.

 

[vincent]

From just my few years of observation only, China seems to be pretty disciplined in retiring equipment at the planned time and keeping said equipment up to date until retirement, it’s very impressive that they can stick to the plan right from the start all the way through the entire life of a program, and it of course means China gets full value for money.

PLA is just being cheap.

 

[Deino]

…. Since apparently none of the original J-11As/Su-27SKs remain in service and the Bs are all getting upgraded to BG standards.

Not sure where you ot thsi from, but there are still several „original J-11As/Su-27SKs“ in service and NOT all „the Bs are all getting upgraded to BG standards“, in fact we have maybe just 2-3 Batches.