4th-Generation Fighter Aircraft of PLA

Internet revealed a model of unknown fighter with strong stealth features. (Nov 2008)




Advanced Fighter Cockpit and HMS show in Zhuhai Aviation Show 2008.

J-10 details

J-10 in Zhuhai Aviation Show 2008

J-10 Multirole Fighter Aircraft
Type: Fighter / Fighter-trainer
PLA Designation: Jianji-10, or Jian-10
Design: AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Design Institute (611 Institute)
Manufacture: AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC)
Maiden Flight: 22 March 1998

Tu-22M3 Backfire

Su-34 Fullback

Specifications:
Primary Function: Two-seat strike aircraft
Contractor: Sukhoi
Crew: Two (pilot & weapon systems officer)
Unit Cost: ~$35 million
Powerplant: Two Saturn/ Lyul'ka AL-31MF afterburning turbojet engines rated at 58,460 lb thrust

Dimensions;
Length: 82.67 ft
Wingspan: 48.18 ft
Height: 20.33 ft

Weights;
Empty: 30,865 lb
Maximum Takeoff: 99,210 lb


Performance:
Speed: 1,180 mph (Mach 1.8)
Ceiling: 45,890 ft
Range: 3,775 miles (ferry)

Armament;
One 30mm GSh-301 cannon, ten hardpoints and two wingtip rails holding up to 12 Alamo or Archer AAMs, ASMs, bombs, and rocket pods

First Flight: December 18, 1993