Foreword:
Pakistan has released detailed information about the six Indian aircraft that were shot down, and every piece of evidence is very specific. Even the information regarding the death and hospitalization of pilots is quite detailed. Pakistan did this to prove the authenticity of shooting down Indian military aircraft. India has consistently refused to admit the downing of its aircraft and rejected the on-site investigation request from Dassault Aviation. India does not admit defeat and has sent a publicity team to promote India's so-called victory worldwide. India's unwillingness to concede defeat is due to both political factors and comprehensive strength factors, as India's overall national power is far superior to Pakistan's. India has already declared itself the world's fourth-largest economy.
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An operation aimed at certain victory, Indian media reported that if the J-10C had not appeared, the Indian army could have dealt a devastating blow to Pakistan. India was the instigator of this conflict between India and Pakistan and went into it with the determination to win and not lose. The Indian government regarded Pakistan as an easy target to bully, attempting to launch an attack on Pakistan to create a crushing victory, thereby boosting morale in India and diverting internal conflicts within the country. India made full preparations for this operation and conducted corresponding assessments of Pakistan's military strength.
According to disclosed messages by Indian media, the Indian army prepared 72 aircraft, including the elite "Rafale" squadron. It was reported that the Indian army prepared multiple strike groups with mixed equipment from different countries. Each strike group consisted of 8 French "Rafale" fighters as the main attackers, 2 Sukhoi Su-30MKI and 2 MiG-29 providing cover, along with 2 MiG-21 and several Israeli "Heron" drones for coordinated operations. India's plan was for its aircraft to launch BrahMos supersonic missiles at important military targets such as Pakistani air force bases within Indian territory.
The Indian army's goal was not to engage in air combat with Pakistan but to destroy Pakistan's air bases and ground military targets, causing a devastating strike effect. According to reports, Indian media was determined to win this air raid and had even premeditated the corresponding words for their reports. According to relevant sources, the pre-prepared propaganda words by India were "Indian forces defeated the Pakistani army in an epic air battle, Pakistan was engulfed in flames, numerous aircraft and missiles fell like leaves, Pakistan completely collapsed...".
Without preparing for air combat, the Indian army wanted only the effect of the air strike. If the J-10C hadn't appeared, everything would have gone smoothly. Indian media pointed out that the BrahMos air-to-ground missiles used in this Indian air raid can reach up to 300 kilometers away, while the PL-15 air-to-air missiles of Pakistan are stated in the manual to have a range of 145 kilometers. The Indian army could have launched attacks outside the range of Pakistan's air-to-air missiles. Indian media also analyzed that if Pakistan used U.S. F-16 fighters for interception, they could only fire at Indian aircraft from a distance of 80 kilometers. Indian media emphasized that if the J-10C had not appeared, the Indian army could have completed the air strike mission and fully withdrawn after launching missiles, making everything perfect.
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J-10C fired at 180 kilometers, shot down an Indian Rafale fighter jet, directly stunning the Indian army, which then issued a retreat order. Battle records show that the J-10C completed missile lock-on and launch before the Indian pilots visually identified enemy aircraft, resulting in three "Rafale" fighters being destroyed. An anonymous official from the Pentagon confirmed: "We are highly confident that the J-10C fighter jet launched an air-to-air missile at Indian aircraft and at least shot down one of their Rafale fighters." A Pakistani Air Force general said: "Without the J-10C and its配套霹雳 missiles, we would not have achieved such results under numerical inferiority."
When the Indian aircraft formation was preparing to attack Pakistan, the sudden launch of missiles by Pakistan's J-10C shattered India's dreams and completely disrupted India's plans. It is reported that the Pakistan J-10C chose to fire at a distance of 180 kilometers, shooting down an Indian Rafale fighter jet. Before the Indians could react, six aircraft had been shot down. Faced with this sudden situation, the Indian army was indeed stunned. Previously, India had analyzed that Pakistan's early warning aircraft and missiles were impossible to fire at such a long distance.
However, faced with the harsh reality, the Indian army was truly at a loss and had no choice but to abandon the planned air raid, issuing a retreat order. The Indian army was well-prepared and their tactical design was also perfect. Moreover, the number of Indian aircraft and ammunition was certainly beyond the capacity of Pakistan's air defense system. But because of the appearance of the J-10C, the entire Indian plan failed. This is also the real reason why India is不服气 (discontent).
The Indian military was very confident. Their number of aircraft outnumbered Pakistan's, and their number of missiles also surpassed Pakistan's. However, encountering an unexpected situation during the operation led to the failure of the entire action, which left India feeling very unjust. Indian media pointed out that the Indian army could have completely dominated Pakistan in the battle, but the appearance of the J-10C changed the course and outcome of the battle.
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