Pakistan is the only confirmed export customer of China’s J-10 fighter jets, specifically the advanced J-10C variant, with a formal induction of 25 units into the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) .

The acquisition is regarded as a significant enhancement of Pakistan’s air defense capabilities, with the induction ceremony attended by Prime Minister Imran Khan, highlighting its strategic importance .

No other countries have been confirmed as buyers or prospective buyers of the J-10 based on available export data, and while the jet has been showcased at international airshows, there is no verified evidence of additional export contracts .

Feedback from buyers and analysts is generally positive, particularly from Chinese sources, who predict that the J-10C will substantially improve the PAF’s combat effectiveness .

The J-10C is described as a 4.5-generation, medium-sized fighter equipped with advanced avionics, a large active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, and capable of deploying fourth-generation air-to-air missiles such as the PL-10 and PL-15 .

Analysts highlight that the J-10C offers a significant upgrade over the JF-17, another Chinese fighter in Pakistani service, and is positioned as a competitive alternative to Western jets like the French Rafale .

However, some commentators and users have expressed skepticism about the J-10’s engine power and maneuverability, suggesting it may not match the Rafale’s instantaneous turn rates or overall performance in certain combat scenarios .

There are also views that the PAF’s decision to acquire the J-10C was influenced by regional security pressures rather than purely strategic considerations .

Media commentary on the J-10C emphasizes its sophisticated avionics, advanced radar, and modern weaponry, with its induction seen as a boost to both Pakistan’s military strength and China’s reputation as a military exporter .

Despite these criticisms, the J-10C is widely

Pakistan is the only confirmed export customer of China’s J-10 fighter jets, specifically the advanced J-10C variant, with a formal induction of 25 units into the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) .

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KAMRA: The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) formally inducted a modern Chinese-made J-10C multi-role combat aircraft also known as “vigorous dragon” during a ceremony held at Kamra Airbase on Friday.

Prime Minister Imran Khan attended the induction ceremony of the single-engine fighter jet at the invitation of Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar, along with other federal ministers and the Chinese ambassador.

During the ceremony, The Prime Minister has witnessed a thrilling flypast of various aircraft formations, including the newly inducted J10C, F-16s, JF-17s, and Mirages, which displayed a sophisticated array of avionics and weaponry.

Read more: PAF’s acquisition of J10-C

Following the flypast, the Prime Minister witnessed the landing of five J-10C aircraft, which have been inducted into the 15 Squadron.

The J-10C is larger and can be outfitted with a bigger active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar than the JF-17 Block 3 uses.

The aircraft can carry fourth-generation air-to-air missiles such as the short-range PL-10 and the beyond-visual-range PL-15.

According to a foreign media report, China will deliver a total of 25 J-10C fighter jets to Pakistan, significantly increasing the country’s military capability to defend airspace.

Read more: J-10C induction ceremony: Pakistan knows how to protect its boundaries, says Imran

After being tested in Chengdu, the first batch of combat aircraft arrived in Pakistan a few days ago.

Images of a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) J-10C fighter jet with the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) markings recently surfaced on social media and were widely circulated by media outlets.

Chinese analysts have praised the latest defence cooperation between China and Pakistan, saying that the move is significant for both countries because it strengthens the Pakistani military’s combat capabilities, promotes China’s aviation equipment, and serves regional security interests.

“The J-10C will significantly improve the Pakistan Air Force’s combat capabilities,” Chinese analysts predicted.

“The J-10C is a 4.5-generation medium-sized fighter jet that is more powerful than the China-Pakistan jointly developed lightweight fighter jet, the JF-17, which is currently in service with the Pakistan Air Force,” Shi Hong, Executive Chief Editor of Shipborne Weapons, told the Global Times.

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Which countries' airforces are the purchasers of China's J-10 FIghter?

The acquisition is regarded as a significant enhancement of Pakistan’s air defense capabilities, with the induction ceremony attended by Prime Minister Imran Khan, highlighting its strategic importance .

Which countries' airforces are the purchasers of China's J-10 FIghter?

No other countries have been confirmed as buyers or prospective buyers of the J-10 based on available export data, and while the jet has been showcased at international airshows, there is no verified evidence of additional export contracts .

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SU 35 for pakistan Airforce Is there is any chance

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There was interest shown by PAF in SU 35 in 2015 but now again news is surfacing even my friend in russia who has links says pakistan military is in discussions to get SU 35 and oantsir Air defence System

Pakistan wanted a bigger bird to carry heavy hyoersonic version of aircraft launched missile

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Russia's selling Su-35s is a damn big geo-strategic statement by all parties involved! And, if true, it's a slap - right or left hand doesn't matter - on India's face....

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No chance of Su35 in PAF service ever .... this keeps popping and gets debunked as it is quite an illogical purchase.

J10C will be the last non stealth new type that will be inducted into PAF - After that it will be TFX or a J-35 derivative that will have on it painted "Azm .. ".

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Russia's selling Su-35s is a damn big geo-strategic statement by all parties involved! And, if true, it's a slap - right or left hand doesn't matter - on India's face....
Agreed but pakistan has to take steps quickly we cant rely on china russia offers cutting edge there are two options which can counte 3rd Rafale these are SU 35 and J 20

J 20 has few more years so SU 35 make a better choice

Since F 16 become obsekete we need tgese jets

No chance of Su35 in PAF service ever .... this keeps popping and gets debunked as it is quite an illogical purchase.

J10C will be the last non stealth new type that will be inducted into PAF - After that it will be TFX or a J-35 derivative that will have on it painted "Azm .. ".
These jet has more 10 years to mature we cabt count on just J 10

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What are the consequences of the problems that China's J-10 Fighters have?

What are the consequences of the problems that China's J-10 Fighters have?

Feedback from buyers and analysts is generally positive, particularly from Chinese sources, who predict that the J-10C will substantially improve the PAF’s combat effectiveness .

Which countries' airforces are the purchasers of China's J-10 FIghter?

The J-10C is described as a 4.5-generation, medium-sized fighter equipped with advanced avionics, a large active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, and capable of deploying fourth-generation air-to-air missiles such as the PL-10 and PL-15 .

How is J-10C Fighter compared with JF-17, another jet fighter that China exports?

J-10 can be outfitted with a bigger active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar.

What missiles can China's J-10 FIghters carry?

What specific models of missiles can China's J-10 FIghters carry?

Beyond-visual-range PL-15.
Short-range PL-10

Analysts highlight that the J-10C offers a significant upgrade over the JF-17, another Chinese fighter in Pakistani service, and is positioned as a competitive alternative to Western jets like the French Rafale .

An advanced export model of J-10 Fighter

Which countries' airforces are the purchasers of China's J-10 FIghter?

However, some commentators and users have expressed skepticism about the J-10’s engine power and maneuverability, suggesting it may not match the Rafale’s instantaneous turn rates or overall performance in certain combat scenarios .

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Taiwan’s defense ministry recently reported that it had spotted nineteen Chinese air force planes, 19 J-10 fighters, in its air defense zone, ADIZ, on the first of March 2023.

According to Reuters, Taiwan’s forces sent up its own air force planes as a response to “such Chinese incursion.”

However, the aircraft did not cross the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, which previously served as an unofficial barrier between the two sides.

This kind of action from the Chinese military is what Taipei calls “regular harassment by Beijing” because China still views Taiwan as its own territory.

Even if the democratically elected Taiwanese government has repeatedly offered talks with China about the issue, Taiwan sticks to its own ground and says it will defend itself if attacked and that only the Taiwanese people can decide their own future.

Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-reports-19-chinese-air-force-planes-its-air-defence-zone-2023-03-01/

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There are also views that the PAF’s decision to acquire the J-10C was influenced by regional security pressures rather than purely strategic considerations .

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J 10 CP is really a good Enough to Counter Rafale and S 400

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Guys there are some facts we blindly ignore as patwaris

If j 10 brings same weapon package as thunder the major difference wont be much and russian engine do not produce enogh power to let AESA radar of J 10 work at its full potential

Only. Difference is
Better manuverability
Carry more missiles

For me its not enough

India have signed a deal to upgrade all rafales to F4 varient standard which has better protection with dummy target to save it self from imminent destruction

Rafale has better instantaneous turn rate than j 10
J 10 has some major flaws

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I dont agree paf made a right choice it is a panic tion

We should have thoight of gripens in small numbers
Gripen had worlds best EW suits

And complimented with Erieye AWACS in paf

Not a wise choice
I have faith in PAF.
Good but there should be sense

Paf did failed in kargil by not buying bvr missiles on time but india did this is why india bombed tiger hill our jets could not stopped them due to bvr with mirages

We lost it we lost ASW atlantique also

Accept the facts. Dont put faith blindly

Fact is there r some weaknesses which ignored

I have faith on ALLAH but dosent. Mean i do nothing
J 10 against sukhois and mirages will do better but rafale dont have chance

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I think psf wasting time and money on un necesary things guy in video mentioned beautyfully weknesses which are very genuine

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Media commentary on the J-10C emphasizes its sophisticated avionics, advanced radar, and modern weaponry, with its induction seen as a boost to both Pakistan’s military strength and China’s reputation as a military exporter .

An advanced export model of J-10 Fighter

Which countries' airforces are the purchasers of China's J-10 FIghter?

Despite these criticisms, the J-10C is widely