The shape of the aircraft will determine the performance of the aircraft. The smaller the nose of the aircraft, the less drag; the larger the nose, the larger the radar, the greater the detection distance, and the RCS. The larger the wings of the aircraft, the greater the lift, the further it can save fuel and fly, but the speed will be slower; the smaller the wings of the aircraft, the less lift, the faster it will consume fuel, but the speed will be faster.
The JF17 and J10 are designed to be combat oriented and the Rafale to be multipurpose.
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After looking at the shape, then look at the aero-engines, avionics, weapons.
The graph below shows the world's Nature Index ranking, which reflects the overall science and technology situation. Avionics, radar and aero-engines France is still very strong.
By 2030, let's take another look at the Nature Index rankings. The West's lead will be smaller and smaller.
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