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J-31
The Egyptian Air Force is considering the possibility of acquiring Chinese J-10C and J-31 fighter jets to modernize its fleet and replace American combat aircraft.
- says the Army Recognition publication.
As indicated, the commander of the Egyptian Air Force, Lieutenant General Mahmoud Gawad, held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, General Chang Dingqiu, in Beijing, during which a possible deal was discussed. Cairo already has experience in operating Chinese equipment: in particular, H-6 bombers and J-6 fighters are in service with aviation.
The Chengdu J-10 is a single–engine multirole fighter of the 4th generation, the development of which began in 1986. As noted in the publication, the J-10 was created as a means of countering the Russian MiG-29 and Su-27. The first flight took place in 1998.
The J-10C is an upgraded version equipped with the Russian AL-31FN turbofan engine, modern avionics, advanced electronic warfare systems and AFAR radar. It acts as a multifunctional platform thanks to mounted guidance modules, laser-guided bombs and high-explosive devices. The J-10C officially entered service with the Chinese Air Force in December 2017 and, according to the latest data, is operated by China and Pakistan.
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J-10C
- the publication says.
The Shenyang J-31, also known as the FC-31, is a twin-engined stealth fighter that is positioned as a 5th generation machine. The J-31 made its first flight in 2012. It is designed to perform various tasks, including air support, hitting ground targets and interception operations.
The aircraft is equipped with modern avionics, an AFAR radar, an IR target search system and an electron-optical guidance system, RD-33 engines providing a speed of Mach 1.8 and a flight range of 4,000 km.
- it is noted in the publication.
