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Deino said:kaiserbill said:Forgive me Deino, but what exactly is a J-10C?
I haven't purchased your book (yet), but I sort of keep an eye on the J-10 programme.
I know the original A, the twin seater, and the B.
What does the C have that warrants a different model number?
No need to apologies (even if I would highly welcome if You would buy one !).
Anyway there are some reports about another J-10B-based development called J-10C since some time (esp. after an aircraft numbered '201' appeared). To admit I was always a bit skeptical about this "C" even if most bloggers say it is in fact a "B" but featuring an AESA instead of the PESA radar in the "B".
What makes me now quite sure is the new serial, since so far 101x = J-10A pre-serials, 102x = J-10S prototypes, 103x = J-10B prototypes, and now maybe 105x = J-10C prototype ... all what is missing is a 104x = maybe the J-10BS prototypes !!
What new avionics are added is so far unknown.
Hope this helps a bit,
Deino
Thanks for the explanation, Deino.
One other quick question....
Are there any indications of when the first batch of J-10's powered by the indigenous engine are likely to be on the scene?
I know it's a difficult one to answer, but surely this must be imminent?
One would also assume that if an avionics upgrade/change results in a different model number, then so would hardware changes like a new engine?