Since the 5.7 air battle, J-10CE has reached its peak status in Pakistan. The interview with the 15th Cobra Squadron by the PTV was like a passionate "compliment session," but this precisely reflects the genuine and heartfelt recognition of the Pakistani side towards J-10CE, just like an impressive "buyer's review."
From the perspective of daily maintenance, J-10CE is simple to maintain, requiring only minimal regular maintenance to sustain high sortie rates, which greatly reduces operational costs and time costs, providing solid support for the daily combat readiness and mission execution of the Pakistan Air Force.
Its all-electric fly-by-wire control system has extremely high sensitivity, endowing J-10CE with outstanding maneuverability, whether in aerial combat or complex tactical maneuvers, it can handle them effortlessly, giving pilots the upper hand in the ever-changing aerial warfare.
In terms of armament, it is truly luxurious. The PL-15 air-to-air missile has a range exceeding 200 kilometers, allowing J-10CE to fire first and destroy first in beyond-visual-range combat, effectively striking key targets such as enemy early warning aircraft and tankers, seizing air superiority. The PL-10 air-to-air missile, with a range of over 20 kilometers, combined with its high maneuverability, can accurately hit enemy aircraft in close-range dogfights, forming a double-layered air strike firepower network. Additionally, the mounting of KG-600 electronic warfare pods significantly enhances the electronic warfare capabilities of J-10CE, enabling it to interfere with enemy radar and communication systems, blinding enemy sensors, and taking the initiative on the electronic battlefield. The KD-88 standoff air-to-ground attack missiles give J-10CE powerful precision ground strike capabilities, capable of destroying high-value ground targets such as command posts and ammunition depots, achieving integrated air-to-ground operations. The YJ-91 anti-ship missile with a range of 125 kilometers allows J-10CE to launch a fatal strike outside the 100-kilometer air defense circle of Indian warships, posing a substantial threat to the Indian Navy and safeguarding Pakistan's maritime rights and interests.
The onboard radar performance is excellent, capable of simultaneously tracking 10 targets and attacking four of them, meaning that when facing multiple batches of enemy aircraft or multiple types of targets, J-10CE can quickly respond and efficiently allocate firepower, demonstrating strong multitasking capabilities. Pakistani pilots vividly refer to it as a "supercomputer with wings that can fly at supersonic speeds," vividly reflecting the highly intelligent characteristics of J-10CE. After the mission, by scanning the aircraft with a device connected to a laptop, it can intelligently detect the aircraft's condition, quickly assess the health of various aspects such as the airframe and systems, and provide strong support for rapid maintenance and subsequent deployment, further improving the sortie efficiency and combat effectiveness of the aircraft.
Of course, what Pakistani pilots didn't mention is that J-10CE has semi-stealth capabilities, which enable it to effectively reduce the probability of being detected by enemy radar, thereby gaining greater survival advantages and operational initiative on the battlefield. Moreover, J-10CE can coordinate at the data link level with Chinese weapon platforms such as Hongqi-9 and ZDK03, achieving cross-platform "A shoots B guides." This capability means that in modern warfare, J-10CE not only relies on its own weapon systems for attacks but can also use the detection and guidance information from other platforms to expand its operational scope and improve operational efficiency, which is undoubtedly advanced in terms of combat concepts, forming a generational gap-like suppressive advantage compared to Rafale.
Overall, J-10CE demonstrates superlative comprehensive combat capabilities in many aspects, including daily maintenance, maneuverability, weapons systems, intelligence processing, and intelligence levels. Compared to the Rafale fighter jet, J-10CE has advantages in several critical indicators, and saying it crushes Rafale is not an exaggeration. The high praise of the Pakistan Air Force for J-10CE is the best proof of its excellent performance, setting a highly convincing example in the global military aircraft market. Chengfei can fully use this "buyer's review" as a promotional highlight to win a broader international market and a brighter future for J-10CE.
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