Chengdu J-10 Multirole Fighter Air Craft News & Discussions

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Via @南部空军 from Weixin

 

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Via http://www.81.cn/tp/2022-10/03/content_10188054.htm

 

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Via http://www.81.cn/tp/2022-10/03/content_10188054.htm

What are the missiles under the wings? PL15 and PL10?

 

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What are the missiles under the wings? PL15 and PL10?

Top or bottom image? Bottom ones are clearly PL-12/PL-8.

 

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Via http://www.81.cn/bz/2022-10/13/content_10191678.htm

 

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[Deino]

Here we go, this image finally seems to confirm that the J-10C variant featuring the spine has indeed been developed for the PLAAF August 1st Aerobatic Demonstration Team - most likely designated J-10CY (?) - to replace the old J-10AY/SY.

 

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Via 学习军团

 

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Via @太湖啥个 from Weibo

 

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Via @东部战区 from Weibo

 

[Deino]

Another J-10CY was spotted and following no. 701 from mid-July, this appears to be 703?!
(Image via by78/SDF)

 

[SQ8]

Another J-10CY was spotted and following no. 701 from mid-July, this appears to be 703?!
(Image via by78/SDF)

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I thought these were meant for the display team - what are those spines for?

 

[Deino]

I thought these were meant for the display team - what are those spines for?

In fact I don‘t know, but if I should guess, an oil tank for the smoke generator

 

[Abramar]

In fact I don‘t know, but if I should guess, an oil tank for the smoke generator

Seems a bit odd to go through a revamp for the entire fuselage, just for a smoke generator.