China is currently ramping up its defence force, the newest addition to The People’s Liberation Army Air Force fleet being the Chengdu J-20 ‘Mighty Dragon’ stealth fighter jet. The J-20 aims to outclass the Indian Air Force operated Dassault Rafale jets and the US Air Force Lockheed Martin F35s. Modified versions of the J-20 have formally entered into mass production, ...
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The Dassault Rafale, known globally as the most potent strategic multi-role jet fighter, will significantly bolster India’s defence and combat abilities against its hostile neighbours Pakistan and China. The induction of the combat jets seems perfectly timed as India is in the midst of border tensions with China. The 36 French combat aircraft will be a game-changer for India’s defence ...
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An aviation industry report revealed China is set to show off a new next-generation fighter jet scheduled to debut in 2021, a revamped, combat-ready version of the aircraft carrier-based FC-31 fighter jet. The next-gen aircraft could either be a new variant of an existing airframe of the FC-31 fighter jet or a totally new design. Chinese Aeronautical Establishment reported on ...
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J-10B fighter upgraded version of the J-10A model will be the most advanced military aircraft China has developed on its own. Produced by the Chengdu Aviation Corporation the J-10B has an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, integrated jamming rods, IRST sensor, diverterless supersonic intake (DSI), and an uprated AL-31FN Series III turbofan engine. These upgrades increase the J-10B’s power, ...
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