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J-10A (First Flight)
Chengdu · China
The J-10A "Firebird" marked China's leap into modern aviation. It used a large delta wing and forward canards for high maneuverability. While early versions used Russian engines, the airframe and digital flight control systems were a major domestic breakthrough.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 2,327 km/h (Mach 1.8) |
| Range | 1,850 km |
| Ceiling | 18,000 m |
| Engines | 1x Saturn AL-31FN afterburning turbofan |
Armament & Payload
1x 23mm GSh-23; 11 hardpoints for PL-8, PL-10, and laser-guided bombs.