Wednesday, 30 December 2020

Russia's Sukhoi Su-57 Stealth Fighter: A Threat by 2028?

Anatoly Burtsev


Russia's Sukhoi Su-57 Stealth Fighter: A Threat by 2028? - 19FortyFive

By Peter Suciu

Russia's Su-57 Stealth Fighter. Image: Creative Commons.

The Russian Aerospace Force will be getting some fresh aircraft in the coming years. A total of seventy-six Su-57 fighters will be supplied by 2028, with twenty-two of the aircraft arriving by late 2024. The Russian Armed Forces will also receive ninety-four aircraft and helicopters before 2025 and ahead of schedule.

“With regard to aircraft, the early deliveries of 94 planes and helicopters are envisaged by the end of 2024, including 22 Su-57 fighters, whose number will grow to 76 by 2028,” said Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu at the ministry’s enlarged board meeting on Monday, according to a report from Tass.

Shoigu’s statement follows the head of the state tech corporation Rostec Sergei Chemezov announcement earlier this month that the first serial-produced Su-57 fighter with the first-stage engine would be delivered to Russia’s Aerospace Force by late 2020. Additionally, Chemezov added that the first Su-57s with the advanced second-stage engine would be assembled in 2022.

“In the near future, literally before the end of the year, we should deliver a serial-produced aircraft with the first-stage engine,” Chemezov told reporters on Dec. 7. “It complies with all of the characteristics required of the fifth-generation aircraft.”

The Rostec chief executive also stated that ten aircraft from the trial batch had functioned successfully, and as a result, the delivery of the seventy-six Su-57 stealth fighter aircraft was well underway.

Su-57 in 2011

Russia’s Fifth Generation Fighter

The Sukhoi Su-57 is Russia’s fifth-generation multirole fighter, and it was developed for air superiority and attack operations and can take on all types of air, ground, and naval targets. The single-seat, twin-engine fighter jet is also the first Russian aircraft to feature stealth technology, including the broad use of composite materials and aerodynamic configuration, which ensures a low level of radar and infrared signature. The Su-57 is also capable of developing supersonic cruising speed.

The fighter is furnished with the most advanced on board radio-electronic equipment, including a powerful onboard computer, which has been described as an “electronic second pilot,” the radar system spread across its body and some other innovations, in particular, armament placed inside its fuselage.

The Su-57 stealth fighter took to the skies for the first time on January 29, 2010.

The fifth-generation aircraft has two large internal weapons bays arranged in tandem, which run nearly the entire useable length of the aircraft. Each of the bays can carry up to four K-77M beyond visual range radar-guided missiles. Compared to earlier versions of the K-77 (NATO nickname: AA-12 Archer) the K-77M missile has a larger body and active electronically-scanned array radar seeker, allowing it to engage highly agile targets at ranges of up to 100 miles. The aircraft also stores a pair of K-74M2 short-range infrared-guided missiles in underwing fairings.

While Russia has reportedly tested the aircraft in combat conditions in Syria, it remains unclear exactly how the Su-57 was employed.

Peter Suciu is a Michigan-based writer who has contributed to more than four dozen magazines, newspapers and websites. He regularly writes about military small arms, and is the author of several books on military headgear including A Gallery of Military Headdress, which is available on Amazon.com.

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Meet Egypt’s FREMM Bergamini

Tomasello Letterio


Meet Egypt’s FREMM Bergamini – Defense Arabia

MOHAMED AL-KENANY
December 1, 2020 


FREMM is originally a joint French-Italian project between Naval Group and Fincantieri to build a heavy multi-mission frigate, which is why it was called “FREMM”, short for “European multi-mission frigate” in French “Frégate Européenne Multi-Mission” and in Italian “Fregata Europea Multi-Missione”. This is a glimpse into the FREMM Bergamini Egypt has ordered recently.

The French class of this frigate is called Aquitaine, it has two variants; the FR‑ASW anti-submarine variant and the FR-AAW air defence variant. Egypt owns 1 FR‑ASW anti-submarine, and Morocco has 1 of the same variant.

The French class has a displacement of 6000 tons, a length of 142 meters, a draught of 7.6 meters, a maximum speed of 50 km / h, and a maximum range of 11,000 km, and can accommodate up to 145 individuals.

The Italian class is called Bergamini and has two variants; an IT-ASW anti-submarine variant, and an IT-GP general-purpose variant with enhanced capacity in air defence and surface warfare.

The Italian class has a displacement of 6,700 tons, a length of 144.6 meters, a draught of 8.7 meters, a top speed of 56 km / h, a maximum range of 12.6 thousand km, and a capacity of up to 200 people.

Egypt will obtain 2 of the general-purpose variant and plans to obtain 4 others later, the specifications of which have not been revealed yet.

The US Navy chose the Italian design for its future FFG(X) programme to build twenty FFG(X) guided-missile frigates.

The most significant features of the general-purpose variant that the Egyptian Navy will obtain:
  • The “KRONOS Grand Naval” radar, a multifunctional radar based on advanced Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology, used as main radar for the Principal Anti-Air Missile System (PAAMS). KRONOS Grand Naval applications include extended self-defence, air, and surface surveillance and simultaneous multiple targets tracking, volumetric search, and multiple missiles guidance. It enjoys a range of 300 km and the ability to track 300 targets simultaneously with the ability to direct long-range air defence missiles Aster-30. It can do multiple trackings in favor of 16 Aster missiles against heavy missile attacks. It is the most powerful radar that the FREMM has, more powerful than the radar of the French class.
  • This radar provides tremendous early warning capability and situational awareness to lead and direct various air and sea operations and provides enhanced cover and support for naval and aviation crossings in the absence of early warning and airborne control aircraft.
  • The highly developed Athena Combat Management System, which integrates all tasks required for survey and monitoring, tactical battle image management, navigation support, risk assessment and weapons missions, weapons systems management, mission planning, multiple tactical data links, and training. This is done through its control over all radars, electro-optical / thermal sensors, sonar, armament, and combat systems, to manage operations, command and control work, and coordinate with the rest of the navy and all friendly combat platforms.
  • A superior air defence capability granted by 16 Vertical Launch System VLS cells that are equipped with the following missiles:
  1. Aster-15 medium-range missiles with a range of 30 km to counter all air threats, including air missiles and cruise missiles, or those with supersonic velocities (the Egyptian frame is equipped with them).
  2. Aster-30 long-range missiles with a range of +120 km, which can counter all air threats and intercept ballistic missiles fired from a distance of 1500 km.
  • The frigate also has a 76 mm rear gun, which is part of the STRALES / DART system, which consists of a cannon and a monitoring and tracking system in addition to DART radio wave guided missiles that address air threats such as anti-ship missiles as well as marine threats such as fast floats, and the range of these missiles is +8 km and has an initial speed at the launch of 3960 km / h.
  • Enhanced ability to fight against surface ships is granted by the 127 mm OTO 127/64 front main gun with a rate of 32 shells/minute. Its range of fire reaches +30 km. The range can be increased by using “Vulcano” ammunition with their unguided versions that have a range of up to 60 km and direction with a range of 80 km and +100 km.
The main surface-to-surface missions are armed with 8 Otomat MK2 Block IV mobile anti-ship surface-to-surface missiles with the ability to hit land targets near the coast, with a range of 200 km, and possesses an inertial navigation system, a satellite, and an active radar. There’s also the data link to adjust and control the trajectory. The Otomat is best known for combining the advantages of the great range of accuracy and the sea-skimming flight (estimated at 1-2 meters above sea level) for the French Exocet missile and the heavy warhead as in the American Harpoon 210 kJ versus 221 kJ for the Harpoon and 165 kJ for Exocet) in addition to that it has the highest subsonic speed among all anti-ship cruise missiles of the same class (1100 km / h). The frigate also has two 25mm remote-controlled cannons to counter fast approaching threats.
  • The two frigates that the Egyptian Navy will acquire, which were assigned to the Italian Navy (numbers 9, and 10 in the Italian Frim frigates fleet; the Italian Navy currently has 8 frigates) are distinguished by having an improved system for launching deceptive decoys that deceive anti-ship missiles. The launcher, which has 20 decoys instead of 15, is used not only against missiles but also against torpedoes fired from submarines to provide integrated protection against all threats from the air, the surface, and the depths.
  • These two frigates also have a new Damage Control System and a new radar with a technology that reduces the chances of exposure to detection. Model SPS-732 instead of the previous radar RAN30X / I RASS, which is effective in air and maritime monitoring tasks, especially small-sized targets, which gives it the ability to monitor Missiles flying in a path almost close to the sea surface Finally, a new array of IFF Sensors is more effective than its predecessor.
  • Although the general-purpose variant is not specialised in fighting submarines, as it does not have a Towed Variable Depth Sonar VDS, it does have a front low-frequency sonar under the front, a Thales UMS 4110 CL that provides long-range detection ability of the surrounding field, as well as dealing with submarines, and directing 324 mm MU90 torpedoes fired from two triple launchers on both sides of the frigate. There is also a sonar dedicated to monitoring marine mines.
FREMM Bergamini

It is considered to be the best and most capable of providing the main air defense and protection missions for the Mistral carriers, together with future MEKO frigates and Gowind corvettes.

FREMM Bergamini is a command and control center, with early warning and naval control capable of directing all operations and linking with various air, sea, and land platforms. It provides enhanced capability in combat missions against surface ships.

The FREMM Bergamini with enhanced air defense capabilities and the French Frem Aquitaine (ENS Tahya Misr) and the Gowind corvettes with enhanced anti-submarine capabilities and future MEKO frigates, all represent a striking surface force that only NATO navies have, and if combined with Air Force aviation, especially the Rafale and Falcon (and in the future Typhoon if a contract is signed), then we are talking about an unparalleled air-to-sea attack and deterrence force in the eastern Mediterranean, which is also available only to NATO armies.

Translated from Arabic to English by the «New Defence Order. Strategy» journal 

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Tuesday, 29 December 2020

Australia announces F-35A Lightning II Initial Operational Capability

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Australia announces F-35A Lightning II Initial Operational Capability

28 December 2020 (Last Updated December 28th, 2020 11:19)

The Government of Australia has announced that the F-35A Lightning II fleet has achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC).

A US Air Force F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. Credit: USAF / Master Sgt Donald R Allen.


The Government of Australia has announced that the F-35A Lightning II fleet has achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC).

The IOC will enable the Australian Defence Force (ADF) to deploy the fifth-generation aircraft fleet for various operations.

The F-35A Lightning II aircraft is an advanced multi-role, supersonic and stealth fighter, the induction of which will help Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in meeting its requirements to combat current and emerging threats.

Australian Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds said: “The fifth-generation F-35A, along with the F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler, is key to our air combat capability and critical to achieving the objectives set out in the 2020 Defence Strategic Update to Shape, Deter and Respond.

“For the last two years, Defence has rigorously tested the F-35A fleet to assess aircraft and system performance, and declare this important milestone.

“I would like to thank everyone that has worked so hard to get us to this point; to have accomplished all the required testing and materiel delivery is remarkable.

“The Australian Defence Force now has an F-35A squadron ready to conduct technologically advanced strike and air combat roles, and another squadron dedicated to providing world-class training here in Australia.”

Australia will have three F-35A aircraft squadrons with 72 units at the RAAF Base Williamtown and RAAF Base Tindal. It will also have a training squadron at RAAF Base Williamtown.

Minister for Defence Industry Melissa Price said: “Australia will continue to work with the United States F-35 Joint Program Office and our industry partners as more aircraft are delivered through to 2023, and a mature capability is achieved.”


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The MiG Corporation has completed the repair and modernization of the MiG-31 batch

Ilya Solovey


Корпорация «МиГ» завершила ремонт и модернизацию партии МиГ-31

Photo: Fedor Leukhin / wikimedia.org

The Sokol Nizhny Novgorod Aircraft Building Plant, a branch of the MiG Corporation of the United Aircraft Building Corporation, has completed a contract for the overhaul and modernization of a batch of MiG-31 interceptor fighters. On December 25, the final combat vehicle departed for a permanent airfield.

“The modernized MiG-31 possesses high flight performance and is capable of successfully solving combat missions in modern conditions,” noted Andrey Gerasimchuk, Managing Director of RAC MiG. - Today NAZ Sokol continues technical re-equipment, which will allow it to apply new technologies, improve the production system, increase the efficiency of the enterprise and fulfill contractual obligations in full, on time and with high quality. "

The MiG-31 is the first fourth-generation combat vehicle designed for use in the country's air defense system. Another contract for the modernization of a batch of interceptor fighters was signed in 2019.

NAZ Sokol is the only plant that serially produces the MiG-31. At present, one of the main areas of the enterprise's work is the modernization and repair of MiG-31 and MiG-29UB aircraft, as well as the production of basic units for the MiG-29K / KUB ship-based fighter and the MiG-29M / M2 fighter for the Russian Ministry of Defense and foreign customers.


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Taiwan conducts inaugural test flight for second 'Brave Eagle' trainer jet

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Taiwan conducts inaugural test flight for second 'Brave Eagle' trainer jet | Taiwan News | 2020/12/27

By Kelvin Chen, 
2020/12/27 16:18

Test pilots Kuan Yen-nien (left) and Lu Chih-yuan. (Military News Agency photo)

TAIPEI (Taiwan News) —The second domestically built Brave Eagle Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) successfully completed its inaugural flight on Saturday (Dec. 26).

The Military News Agency on Saturday pointed out that after the new trainer jet finished its first flight, the test pilot will continue conducting a number of flight assessments.

Lu Chih-yuan (路志元), one of Saturday’s test pilots, said that the ATJ must be tested thoroughly, from the aircraft's development phase to its large-scale production. Test pilots are involved during assembly, engine inspection, full-performance test runs, low-speed and high-speed taxiing trials, and other processes.

Lu will share the test results with engineers and work with them to make adjustments to improve the aircraft’s technical capabilities. Through further flight tests and fine-tuning, the Brave Eagle will be tested until it meets the needs of the Air Force.

Kuan Yen-nien (管延年), the second test pilot, said the flight test officer conducts avionics, security control, air control, hydraulic load, fuel, and other sub-system tests in the air to obtain data and verify the aircraft’s performance.

The first AJT, manufactured by Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation, was officially revealed in Taichung on Sept. 24 after it was assembled in late June.

A total of 66 Brave Eagle AJTs are expected to be delivered by 2026, replacing the nation’s aging AT-3s and F-5E jets.


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Monday, 28 December 2020

China, Russia hold 2nd joint aerial strategic patrol in Asia-Pacific

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Source：China Military 
Online Editor：Li Jiayao 
2020-12-23 09:56:32

BEIJING, Dec. 23 -- The air forces of China and Russia have held their 2nd joint aerial strategic patrol in the Asia-Pacific region on December 22, according to an announcement jointly released on Tuesday night by the Ministry of National Defense of the People’s Republic of China and the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

The announcement said that China sent four H-6K bombers to form a joint formation with two Tu-95 bombers from the Russian side to conduct the joint patrol in relevant airspace over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea. During the flight, the aircraft of the two air forces strictly observed the relevant provisions of international law and did not enter the airspace of other countries.

The announcement also stated that the China-Russia joint aerial strategic patrol aims to further develop the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination in the new era, and enhance the level of the two militaries’ strategic coordination and joint operational capability to jointly safeguard global strategic stability. The patrol is part of annual military cooperation plan between China and Russia and does not target any third party.

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The J-20 enters the frontier of the Western Regions, only 10 minutes from the border, and the logistics stealth aircraft operates across the territory

Cook Lee



2020-12-22 11:03

As a fighter aircraft that has been on the list for many years, the J-20 has been steadily improving after being equipped in small batches. Because it often takes about 3-5 years for an advanced fifth-generation aircraft to form combat effectiveness, especially after a new aircraft launch, it is also actively strengthening the entire territory and all-weather operations.


Recently, through external information, everyone speculated that two J-20 fighters were deployed at a certain forward Hetian airport in the Western Regions. It is worth noting that the area is only 300 kilometers away from the border and the flight distance is no more than 10 minutes. In fact, this is not the first time the J-20 has entered the Western Regions. As early as 2016, the J-20 had undergone high-altitude take-off and landing tests at Daocheng Yading Airport, which initially proved its high-altitude combat capability.


Of course, as far as the actual entry is concerned, the J-20 has been equipped with combat troops in the eastern, central and western regions in small quantities, and a certain assessment center in Gansu has an FJ20-equipped flying brigade. Therefore, the probability of going to the Western Region this time is that it belongs to For the J-20 of this evaluation group.


Prior to this, the airport had also deployed domestically-made J-16 and H-6K fighters, and the two J-20s were obviously tested this time. If they were to perform patrol missions, they would only be enough once a day. Even if the J-20's entry into the Western Regions this time is not enough to change the balance of air combat power in nature, an important signal has been released behind it.


This shows that in the Western Regions, it has the ability to provide good cross-regional logistics support for the J-20 fighter, because actual deployment and logistics are inseparable. Especially for the fifth-generation aircraft with high technical content like the J-20, if the corresponding airport does not have complete logistics support equipment, then the J-20 has no conditions to appear here.


Before the F22 had a rapid deployment plan, a C-17 fully loaded with logistics maintenance equipment and personnel followed the four F-22s into the front. The entry of the J-20 also shows that we can meet the needs of logistical maintenance at any time, even in frontier bases. However, according to the situation of the J-20, it should not be as delicate as the F22. It must be on standby for 24 hours in a constant temperature hangar, and its stealth coating seems to be more durable.


Of course, great logistics also means that there can be two J-20s here, and there can be more J-20s. If there are four, it may ensure that there are two flying missions every day, which can put greater pressure on the other party. Up. It is not yet known how many J-20s will be deployed in the region. After all, there is no logistics pressure, and everything is possible. As we all know, the opponent has been clamoring that Rafale fighters are more stealthy and stronger than the J-20, and this time the J-20 may be able to satisfy their wishes and clearly show the world 4++++ How different is the fighter plane and the 5th generation fighter plane? Therefore, even if there are only two J-20s, this is a great shock.


In particular, the J-20 has a strong air combat situational awareness, and the level of intelligence is fully surpassed by the previous generation fighters. Therefore, two fighters can also serve as the combat core of the entire formation, using stealth capabilities for command, reconnaissance and frontier early warning in networked air combat. The role of two J-20 is enough to improve the overall combat capability, as a performance multiplier for air combat formations!


This also proves once again that the J-20 stealth fighter has reached full-territory, all-weather combat capability. In this way, the two J-20s entering the Western Regions are of great significance. I believe it will not be long before we can see the J-20 formation flying high in the snow!

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Indonesia to buy Ukrainian R-27 missiles

Gilang Fadhli


Ukraine is going to export R-27 aircraft missiles

Photo of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation


On average aviation The R-27 missiles, produced in Ukraine and belonging to the air-to-air class, have found a buyer. This proves the ability of the Ukrainian industry to produce them on their own, without outside help, despite the doubts of competitors.

A representative of the foreign trade company "Progress" tells about this.

Ukraine is going to export aircraft missiles to Indonesia. They are intended for the Armed Forces of this country.

The representative of the exporting company proudly stated that Ukraine independently manufactured all the components of the missile, from the homing system to the solid fuel engine.

The Indonesian military is going to equip Russian-made Su-27 and Su-30 aircraft with this weapon.

It is also noted that the R-27 is not the only weapon Ukrainian production, which interested the armed forces of this Asian country. They also drew attention to the Neptune anti-ship systems and 90K6E radar stations. About this in one of news materials previously reported by "Military Review".

The R-27 air-to-air missile is designed to combat enemy aircraft and cruise missiles. Its range is up to 110 kilometers.

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Sunday, 27 December 2020

For the contest over South Asia, India bought 36 Rafale and Pakistan bought 30 J-10C

Photo by Lu Shiqiang - chinamil.com.cn


南亚上空的较量，印度买36架“阵风”，巴基斯坦买30架歼-10C_战斗机

2020-12-20 14:08

At the end of July this year, the first batch of five Rafale fighters ordered by the Indian Air Force from France arrived.

According to the Indian Air Force’s plan, a total of 36 Rafale fighter jets were ordered from France, 18 of which will be equipped in the Indian Air Force’s 17th Golden Arrow fighter squadron. The squadron is stationed at Ambala Air Force Base for Pakistan. In preparation for line operations, the other 18 will be equipped with the 101 Falcon Squadron stationed at the Hasimara base in West Bengal to deal with the eastern powers.


According to a report on the Indian “timesnownews” website on September 6, 2020, with the successful arrival of the first batch of Rafale fighters purchased by the Indian Air Force, Pakistan is fully aware that the arrival of Rafale fighters will change the game of Indian-Pakistani air combat. rule. As a result, Pakistan has restarted negotiations on the introduction of J-10C fighters from China, seeking to import 30 J-10C fighters and supporting advanced air-to-air missiles from China.

Whether or not Pakistan will buy the J-10C is still uncertain at present, and it is still pending a response from Pakistani officials. However, foreign media speculate that if you really want to buy, I believe the speed will be very fast, because the Pakistan Air Force's style of work is resolute and high-efficiency, and the "Fierce Dragon" and the J-10C are both produced by Chengfei, and the Pakistan Air Force will follow. Flying is quite familiar, you should have a thorough understanding of the performance of the J-10C, and you should be satisfied with its performance.


According to Indian media reports, in addition to purchasing the J-10CE fighter, Pakistan also requires the introduction of a series of supporting weapons, including the Pili-10E close-range combat missile and the Pili-15 long-range air-to-air missile.

This is very important. The aircraft is just a platform. What really consumes a lot of it is the airborne weapons. The previous "Fierce Dragon" fighter jets were displayed at the Zhuhai Air Show together with a large number of airborne weapons, including in recent years. A new type of airborne weapon developed.

The Indian media reported that the most important thing is that China not only exports fighter jets and airborne weapons, but also provides a complete set of technologies and allows Pakistan to assemble, produce and maintain at home. This is in the joint development of the "Fierce Dragon" fighter jet. It is very good, and I believe it will be easy to do on the future J-10C.

The Indian media speculated that the reason why China dared to export an advanced three-generation and a half fighter like the J-10C is because it already has a more advanced four-generation stealth fighter, the J-20, and the next-generation fighter is also being developed.


So, which performance is better, J-10C or "Rafale"?

To be honest, these two aircraft really have a good fight, because they are the same three generations of semi-fighters, and they are all duck layouts, and the airborne avionics systems and airborne weapons are also quite advanced.

Specifically, in terms of stealth, the J-10C is better than the "Rafale", because the J-10C uses a non-surface baffle air inlet that is conducive to stealth, plus wing/rudder modification, With a variety of stealth designs such as gap shielding, the radar reflection signal characteristic is smaller, which reduces the distance of the opponent's discovery.

In terms of flight performance, the J-10C has certain advantages in lift-drag characteristics and wing load. Its stable maneuverability and instantaneous maneuverability are better than "gust", and its acceleration and vertical maneuverability have greater advantages.

In terms of avionics systems, the Rafale exported to India is replaced with an active phased array radar, but its nose is sharpened and the radar has a smaller caliber. It is not as good as the J-10C in terms of range, detection accuracy and anti-jamming. . At the same time, its airborne photoelectric (composite infrared) search and tracking system is also restricted by the sharpened nose. Although the technical level is not low, the size is limited and the performance is still at a disadvantage.


In terms of airborne air combat weapons, the J-10C also has certain advantages. The Pili-10 combat bomb adopts infrared imaging guidance and a solid rocket motor with a larger diameter. It has strong detection capability, longer range, good maneuverability and large overload, which is better than the French Matera grappling bomb; solid rocket motor medium-range bomb Pili-12 Compared with the legal "Mika", the range is longer, the detection capability is stronger, the engine working time is longer, and the maneuverability is high; the Pili-15 with dual-pulse solid rocket motor, facing the European medium-range missile "Meteor", has stronger detection capability and longer range Far, more mobility.

On the whole, the air combat capability of the J-10C is better than that of the "Rafale". In terms of ground and sea attacks, the "Rafale" has a larger ammunition capacity and is better than the J-10C.

The battle between the J-10C and the "Rafale" may be the beginning. In a few years, India and Pakistan may be the battle of stealth fighters. India may buy F-35B from the United States, and Pakistan may buy FC from China. -31 improved or even more advanced models.



Finally, I would like to mention the issue of the export model of the J-10C.

At the 16th Dubai Air Show last year, the J-10C export model made its debut, marking the official export of my country’s most advanced three-generation and semi-fighter J-10C. At the beginning, the display board on the AVIC booth showed that the name of the J-10C export model was J-10CE, but then the display board was changed and the name was changed and the name was changed to FC-20E.

In fact, before that, the J-10 had intended to export. At the 2016 Singapore Air Show, the aviation industry showed the export model of the J-10 fighter jet for the first time, named FC-20. Since the export model of the F-10 is called FC-20, it is logical that the export model of F-10C is called FC-20E. From this point of view, the J-10CE may only be a temporary domestic name, and the real name should be FC-20E.



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