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How would you compare the J-10C's dogfighting capabilities with the F-16?
F-16, especially A-variant, probably has superior thrust to weight, so in a sustained turning battle it probably holds an advantage. However, the J-10C, being a delta-canard, has superior instantaneous turn rate, and also has high off-bore IR missile like PL-10 which is better than the Sidewinder variant currently in service with the PAF. I think in a dog fight it really boils down to pilot skill and whether they can leverage the advantage of the respective platform.