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ProgramsChengdu J-10

Aircraft program

Chengdu J-10

In production

Multi role single turbofan fighter. Includes the export variant FC-20E (based on 3rd iteration, J-10C).

Lift type
Fixed wing
Construction
Factory-built
Control
Piloted
Engine type
Turbofan
Application
Fighter

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Type variants

VariantLaunch / first flightProduction endNotes
Chengdu J-10A1986 / 19982013Single-seater, single engine, mutlirole fighter, with optional in-flight refuelling probe on starboard side of nose.
Chengdu J-10B2006 / 20082015Advanced variant, with strengthened airframer and more powerful engine.
Chengdu J-10C2010 / 2013Further developed J-10B with indigenous AESA fire control radar. Includes export variant: FC-20CE, revealed 2018.
Chengdu J-10D2018 / 2018"Straight-spined" variant with increased electronic warfare capability, and redesigned central fuselage.

Airframer

Chengdu Aircraft Industrial (Group) Co. Ltd.

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