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after watching this angle,im doubtful about J10s TVC.
there isn't much space b/w tail chute and TVC nozzle,then how it can move around.??
Interesting point, but that is J10A with AL 31 engine, found this pic of J10B and the engine nozzels looks different here.
The gap between them and the chute is bigger too, still not enough space, but that's also no TVC version.
But these also move upwards, at J10 this seems ot to be possible.there no TVC but they made up with canards which is a subsitute for TVC and TVC dont need to be 3D TVC there also 2D TVC used on su 30 f 16 f 35 and many other
The engines and nozzles on both versions are same.
The change in nozzle which you are seeing in the J-10B is due to the movement done in the nozzle mostly when the engine goes into after burner stage or during take off.
Interesting point, but that is J10A with AL 31 engine, found this pic of J10B and the engine nozzels looks different here.
The gap between them and the chute is bigger too, still not enough space, but that's also no TVC version.
The use of TVC on J-10 isn't really much needed. The fighter has superior maneuverability, turn rates and agility. Addition of TVC will create overlaps on the advantages of canards and require a lot more thrust but only bring goodies for showing low speed aerobatic capability-- something similar to that of MKI.
J-10 still has an engine issue. AL-31FN is a little under powered for J-10A, needless to say J-10B. China has paid Russians on the development of Al-31FM series. But the Al-31FM2 (14200kg thrust) is not yet ready. On the Chinese side WS-10A (13200kg) or a modified WS-10A (14000kg) will need time to mature, too.
Chinese TVC may first be seen on J-xx.