Pakistan affirms deployment of J-10C fighter jets in retaliation to Indian assaults, according to a news report.
A newly acquired J-10CE fighter jet takes flight for tests and welcomes its future pilot for training, right before its delivery to the Pakistan Air Force on March 11, 2022 - snapping a picture-perfect moment captured by AVIC.
The J-10CE wears the badge of a state-of-the-art, multirole 4.5-generation aircraft. Equipped with the WS-10B turbofan engine, keeping it airborne with a whopping thrust of around 144 kN, this speedster is capable of pushing Mach 2.2. It boasts a combat radius of approximately 1,000 to 1,200 km, soaring up to 18,000 meters high in the sky. The cockpit of this wonder machine equips an Advanced Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, InfraRed Search and Track system, Helmet Mounted Display, and digital instrumentation for higher versatility.
Loading into its arsenal, the J-10CE rocks the PL-15 for beating airborne foes at beyond visual range (BVR) and the PL-10 for engaging opponents up close. Rounding things off, the EW suite includes Radar Warning Receivers, a Missile Approach Warning System, Electronic Counter Measures, and the infamous chaff/flare dispensers.
Before our shiny new J-10CE avalanches into combat, its potential pilots participate in a meticulously designed training program. The curriculum combines theoretical instruction (score a few dreams about aircraft systems and tactics inside the classroom) and practical components, such as simulator sessions to immerse pilots in the aircraft's cockpit and flight characteristics. Seasoned aviators then join forces to choreograph actual flights till the students feel battle-ready.
With the addition of the J-10CE to its ranks, the Pakistan Air Force takes a giant leap towards modernizing its forces, strategizing for potential regional conflicts with increased agility. However, intricate details about theatricals leading up to the delivery on March 11, 2022, were elusive in our search for information.
The J-10CE's integration into the Pakistan Air Force signifies a significant finance influx for the aerospace industry, as the advanced fighter jet's arrival promises to bolster the country's defense capabilities. Meanwhile, the unexpected influx of imports, including advanced weaponry such as the PL-15 and PL-10, underscores the evolving dynamics within the industry towards modern warfare.
