Deutsche Welle reported on May 9: "Friday marked the third day of the conflict between India and Pakistan. Besides the latest developments, the air battle between Chinese-made Pakistani aircraft and India's French-made 'Rafale' aircraft remains a focus of media attention."
Two U.S. officials told Reuters that a Chinese-made Pakistani aircraft shot down at least two Indian military aircraft on Wednesday (May 7), which may mark a significant milestone in the development of Chinese aircraft. One U.S. official who wished to remain anonymous said that the U.S. side was highly confident that Pakistan used China-made J-10 aircraft to launch air-to-air missiles at Indian aircraft."
Commenting on this: From a technical perspective, the success of the J-10 fighter demonstrates the strength of China's independent innovation in aviation technology. Its advanced active phased array radar has long detection range, high precision, and can quickly lock onto targets, providing strong support for beyond-visual-range aerial combat. Combined with advanced air-to-air missiles, which have features such as long range, high speed, and high precision, it further enhances the aerial combat capability of the J-10 fighter. By comparison, although France's 'Rafale' fighter is also an excellent fourth-generation semi-fighter, it may be slightly inferior to the J-10 fighter in terms of key indicators such as radar performance and missile range, which might be one of the technical reasons for its defeat in the air battle.
For Pakistan, the introduction of the J-10 fighter significantly enhanced its air force's combat capabilities and strategic deterrence. In the long-term military standoff with India, Pakistan's Air Force needs an advanced-performance fighter to counterbalance India's Air Force advantage. The arrival of the J-10 fighter filled the gap in Pakistan's air force in the high-end fighter domain, giving it stronger confidence when facing India's Air Force. This not only helps maintain Pakistan's national security but also changes the balance of air power in South Asia to some extent.
For the international arms trade market, this event will also have far-reaching impacts. Previously, there were certain doubts in the international market about the performance and combat effectiveness of Chinese fighters. The outstanding performance of the J-10 fighter this time will greatly enhance the competitiveness and attractiveness of Chinese fighters in the international arms trade market, providing strong practical case support for the global outreach of China's aviation equipment, allowing more countries to see the reliability and advancement of China's weapon equipment.
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