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[nonpilot]

J-10 Venezuela

I saw a picture of what I think is a J-10 on a Venezuelan web site and wanted to know if this is old news or not. If it's old news can somebody tell me about it I would be interest to know if Venezuela requested J-10s. Sorry it's in Spanish go to the

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(news section) and go about half way down and you'll see it. Thanks nonpilot sorry if it's old.

 

[unknauthr]

Re: J-10 Venezuela

I saw a picture of what I think is a J-10 on a Venezuelan web site and wanted to know if this is old news or not.

This rumor has been around for a few months now. I wouldn't put much credibility in it for the time being, however. For now, China is still dependent on Russian engines to supply the J-10. A sale to Pakistan (which would never consider buying fighters directly from Russia) is therefore plausible. A sale to Venezuela on the other hand, would pit the J-10 into direct competition with Russian aircraft manufacturers. Venezuela, as you may know, was recently negotiating for the purchase of Su-30 fighters.

Until China has an alternative engine for the J-10, sales to anyone other than a select few (Pakistan being the only one that comes to mind), will remain unlikely.

 

[nonpilot]

Re: J-10 Venezuela

Thanks I didn't think it was a big deal.

This rumor has been around for a few months now. I wouldn't put much credibility in it for the time being, however. For now, China is still dependent on Russian engines to supply the J-10. A sale to Pakistan (which would never consider buying fighters directly from Russia) is therefore plausible. A sale to Venezuela on the other hand, would pit the J-10 into direct competition with Russian aircraft manufacturers. Venezuela, as you may know, was recently negotiating for the purchase of Su-30 fighters.

Until China has an alternative engine for the J-10, sales to anyone other than a select few (Pakistan being the only one that comes to mind), will remain unlikely.

 

[tphuang]

Re: J-10 Venezuela

This rumor has been around for a few months now. I wouldn't put much credibility in it for the time being, however. For now, China is still dependent on Russian engines to supply the J-10. A sale to Pakistan (which would never consider buying fighters directly from Russia) is therefore plausible. A sale to Venezuela on the other hand, would pit the J-10 into direct competition with Russian aircraft manufacturers. Venezuela, as you may know, was recently negotiating for the purchase of Su-30 fighters.

Until China has an alternative engine for the J-10, sales to anyone other than a select few (Pakistan being the only one that comes to mind), will remain unlikely.

they already have an alternative engine that is ready - WS-10A. It's presence has forced the Russians to offer the latest engine that they have.

 

[tphuang]

Re: J-10 Venezuela

Just a note, I've been noticing on Chinese forum that a lot of people are claiming to see J-10s at Guilin, which is the 5th regiment in 2nd division.

one such post:
桂林上星期装备了5架J-10，这个星期再去看，又变七架了，而且今天去看的时候有一架正在测试发动机，轰鸣，太悦耳了！！我在400米外，用望远镜看，颇清楚，发现飞机的涂装很奇怪，全身亮亮的，类似陶瓷制品上釉一样。看到有一架编号是6xxx1，还有一架是1XXXX记不得了。那个震撼啊！！桂林的新机场有28个新的停机篷，不知是不是都要停棍子！！计划明天去拍些好照片回来

 

[crobato]

Interesting. I thought it may be 5th Regiment that may be upgraded. The 6th Regiment is of course the more famous one with the Su-27s and J-11s. For the 1st Division, it can only be the 3rd Regiment, after 1st and 2nd being taken up by J-8F and J-11. The one on the 3rd Division should either be the 7th or 8th Regiment.

 

[Deino]

Re: J-10 Venezuela

Just a note, I've been noticing on Chinese forum that a lot of people are claiming to see J-10s at Guilin, which is the 5th regiment in 2nd division.

one such post:
桂林上星期装备了5架J-10，这个星期再去看，又变七架了，而且今天去看的时候有一架正在测试发动机，轰鸣，太悦耳了！！我在400米外，用望远镜看，颇清楚，发现飞机的涂装很奇怪，全身亮亮的，类似陶瓷制品上釉一样。看到有一架编号是6xxx1，还有一架是1XXXX记不得了。那个震撼啊！！桂林的新机场有28个新的停机篷，不知是不是都要停棍子！！计划明天去拍些好照片回来

Interesting news .... but regarding the 2st Division and respectivly their 3rd regiment, what do You think about this piucture ???

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Deino :coffee:

 

[tphuang]

Re: J-10 Venezuela

I wouldn't be surprised. It seems like 44th and 3rd are the ones that suppose to get J-10s first and then 1st and 2nd get the second bunch. So, now that we've seen 44th and 3rd getting them. 1st and 2nd should be the next. But I haven't seen as many people claiming that they've seen J-10 in the 1st division as 2nd. What I've seen with 2nd division is that multiple people from Guilin reporting they've seen J-10, but they are not allowed to take photos, obviously.

 

[Deino]

And what's Your opinion on that picture ???

Cheers, Deino

 

[tphuang]

And what's Your opinion on that picture ???

Cheers, Deino

well, not much other than what I said about first division (although I actually have a hard time detecting the first digit), I'm quite surprised that the number is painted so early.