J-10 Thread IV

[00CuriousObserver]

I know that J-10B is comparable with F-16E Block 60, technically speaking. Which is a very good addition to Indonesian air force in terms of capability. But why not brand new J-10CE? If I’m not wrong, J-10B can’t use long range PL-15 missiles that shot down those indian rafale.

Hopefully Indonesian air force bought the upgrade package for the J-10B with AESA Radar & PL-15 Missiles. Making it J-10B-ID

$$$

Regardless, the rumour goes that the J-10Bs would be upgraded with AESA radars (J-10BG? J-10BI?)

 

[Gloire_bb]

Without awacs?

Of course. Ground radars and GCI are still a thing.

 

[00CuriousObserver]

Indonesia's national news agency, Antara, reported on this. And Global Times made a comment

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https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1978717425446306149

 

[talonn]

the news is also all over Indonesia media now. But we still don't know whether is J-10B or J-10CE (please be the latter)

 

[Lethe]

Well, AP thinks it's enough for them to report on this

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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesia’s top defense official said Wednesday that Jakarta will acquire at least 42 Chinese-made Chengdu J-10C fighter jets, marking the country’s first non-Western aircraft purchase deal.

 

[siegecrossbow]

What about Flankers?