But why are then all J-10s including the latest one spotted at CAC fitted with the original engine ?
Usually we have quite a fine understanding of when factory-fresh new aircraft are delivered to a unit and sometimes - sadly not as often I like to know - we also know what unit and where ....
Honestly, I would be glad if finally the WS-10B-powered J-10C would enter operational service and You are indeed correct I do not exclude - I even hope - that there is something progressing behind, but given the latest images of a J-10C (said to be 2-42) it is still not powered by the WS-10B; that's again sad, but a fact.
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Otherwise I would be glad if You could share Your better insight and tell what new regiments (not squadrons by the way) are currently under conversion and why so far none of them was even spotted at CAC?
Only wishful thinking is not a proof ... at least for me and that does not mean I'm in denial-modus.
Deino