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J-10 Chengdu
J-10, F-10
ASCC codename: unknown
Multi-Role Fighter

DESCRIPTION:
The Jianjiji-10 Fighter Aircraft 10 (J-10) project is believed to have begun in the mid-1980s to develop an indigenous Chinese fighter equivalent to the Mirage 2000 operated by Taiwan. The aircraft is reportedly similar to the American F-16, an example perhaps having been supplied by Pakistan for study, and the Lavi, a cancelled Israeli fighter based on the F-16. Although Israel has denied transfering any unauthorized technology, it is known that Israel has supplied some assistance in the development of the J-10.
The resulting design, virtually identical to the Lavi externally, features a delta or double-delta wing with canards mounted just aft of the cockpit. The J-10 is believed to be powered by a single Russian AL-31F turbofan and most avionics (including the radar) are also of Russian origin. Early artists impressions have indicated an F-16 style engine inlet, but more recent photots suggest that the aircraft may be equipped with a rectangular inlet reminiscent of the Eurofighter Typhoon. The design may have also gone through a major revision recently to include more stealth features.
The J-10 is envisioned as a multi-role fighter replacing the obsolescent Q-5 and J-7 and armed with much improved weapons. In the air interceptor role, the J-10 will likely be armed with the PL-8 infrared-homing short-range missile (a copy of the Israeli Python 3) and the radar-homing medium-range PL-10. A variety of precision-guided bombs and air-to-ground missiles are also expected to be fielded to support attack duties.
Although it is believed that over 300 J-10s may be built for the Chinese Air Force and Navy, the decision to license-build the Russian Su-27 (aka the J-11) suggests a possible lack of confidence in the ultimate success of the J-10 design. If production does proceed, it is likely that an F-10 export variant will also appear. At least four prototypes had been built by 2001 and service entry may occur in 2005.
Data below subject to change as more information becomes available
Last modified 14 November 2004

HISTORY:

First Flight 24 March 1998

Service Entry

2004 or 2005

CREW: 1 pilot

ESTIMATED COST:

unknown

AIRFOIL SECTIONS:

Wing Root unknown

Wing Tip

unknown

DIMENSIONS:

Length 47.86 ft (14.57 m)

Wingspan 28.75 ft (8.78 m)

Height 15.75 ft (4.80 m)

Wing Area 355.2 ft² (33 m²)

Canard Area

58.55 ft² (5.45 m²)

WEIGHTS:

Empty 15,300 lb (6,940 kg)

Typical Load unknown

Max Takeoff 40,565 lb (18,400 kg)

Fuel Capacity internal: unknown
external: unknown

Max Payload

18,520 lb (8,400 kg)

PROPULSION:

Powerplant one Saturn/Lyulka AL-31F afterburning turbofan

Thrust 27,560 lb (122.6 kN)

PERFORMANCE:

Max Level Speed at altitude: Mach 1.85
at sea level: unknown

Initial Climb Rate unknown

Service Ceiling unknown

Range 1,000 nm (1,850 km)

g-Limits unknown

ARMAMENT:

Gun probably one 23-mm or 30-mm cannon

Stations eleven external hardpoints and two wingtip rails

Air-to-Air Missile PL-8, PL-10

Air-to-Surface Missile unknown

Bomb unknown

Other unknown

KNOWN VARIANTS:

J-10 Prototype fighter

KNOWN COMBAT RECORD:

none

KNOWN OPERATORS:

China

3-VIEW SCHEMATIC:

J-10

SOURCES:

Chinese Military Pictures

FAS J-10 site

military.topcities.com J-10 site

Taylor, Michael J. H. Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1999/2000. London: Brassey's, 1999, p. 10-11, Chengdu J-10.

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	Chengdu J-10, F-10 ASCC codename: unknown Multi-Role Fighter

DESCRIPTION: The Jianjiji-10 Fighter Aircraft 10 (J-10) project is believed to have begun in the mid-1980s to develop an indigenous Chinese fighter equivalent to the Mirage 2000 operated by Taiwan. The aircraft is reportedly similar to the American F-16, an example perhaps having been supplied by Pakistan for study, and the Lavi, a cancelled Israeli fighter based on the F-16. Although Israel has denied transfering any unauthorized technology, it is known that Israel has supplied some assistance in the development of the J-10. The resulting design, virtually identical to the Lavi externally, features a delta or double-delta wing with canards mounted just aft of the cockpit. The J-10 is believed to be powered by a single Russian AL-31F turbofan and most avionics (including the radar) are also of Russian origin. Early artists impressions have indicated an F-16 style engine inlet, but more recent photots suggest that the aircraft may be equipped with a rectangular inlet reminiscent of the Eurofighter Typhoon. The design may have also gone through a major revision recently to include more stealth features. The J-10 is envisioned as a multi-role fighter replacing the obsolescent Q-5 and J-7 and armed with much improved weapons. In the air interceptor role, the J-10 will likely be armed with the PL-8 infrared-homing short-range missile (a copy of the Israeli Python 3) and the radar-homing medium-range PL-10. A variety of precision-guided bombs and air-to-ground missiles are also expected to be fielded to support attack duties. Although it is believed that over 300 J-10s may be built for the Chinese Air Force and Navy, the decision to license-build the Russian Su-27 (aka the J-11) suggests a possible lack of confidence in the ultimate success of the J-10 design. If production does proceed, it is likely that an F-10 export variant will also appear. At least four prototypes had been built by 2001 and service entry may occur in 2005. Data below subject to change as more information becomes available Last modified 14 November 2004
HISTORY:
First Flight	24 March 1998
Service Entry	2004 or 2005
CREW:	1 pilot
ESTIMATED COST:	unknown
AIRFOIL SECTIONS:
Wing Root	unknown
Wing Tip	unknown
DIMENSIONS:
Length	47.86 ft (14.57 m)
Wingspan	28.75 ft (8.78 m)
Height	15.75 ft (4.80 m)
Wing Area	355.2 ft² (33 m²)
Canard Area	58.55 ft² (5.45 m²)
WEIGHTS:
Empty	15,300 lb (6,940 kg)
Typical Load	unknown
Max Takeoff	40,565 lb (18,400 kg)
Fuel Capacity	internal: unknown external: unknown
Max Payload	18,520 lb (8,400 kg)
PROPULSION:
Powerplant	one Saturn/Lyulka AL-31F afterburning turbofan
Thrust	27,560 lb (122.6 kN)
PERFORMANCE:
Max Level Speed	at altitude: Mach 1.85 at sea level: unknown
Initial Climb Rate	unknown
Service Ceiling	unknown
Range	1,000 nm (1,850 km)
g-Limits	unknown
ARMAMENT:
Gun	probably one 23-mm or 30-mm cannon
Stations	eleven external hardpoints and two wingtip rails
Air-to-Air Missile	PL-8, PL-10
Air-to-Surface Missile	unknown
Bomb	unknown
Other	unknown
KNOWN VARIANTS:
J-10	Prototype fighter
KNOWN COMBAT RECORD:	none
KNOWN OPERATORS:	China
3-VIEW SCHEMATIC:
SOURCES: Chinese Military Pictures FAS J-10 site military.topcities.com J-10 site Taylor, Michael J. H. Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory 1999/2000. London: Brassey's, 1999, p. 10-11, Chengdu J-10.