PAF J-10CE News Updates and Discussions part ll

[Ak01]

What type of K-8 is that?

The K-8 that we have (among other Nations) is the Hongdu JL-8. That is a tiny Trainer.

Could you kindly share a picture of this K-8.

he included the pic of the J-10AS to show its not that.

 

[Deino]

What type of K-8 is that?

The K-8 that we have (among other Nations) is the Hongdu JL-8. That is a tiny Trainer.

Could you kindly share a picture of this K-8.

Well, IMO just the regular K-8 or JL-8 in PLA service:



The rear pilot's cockpit arrangement or cover of it look almost the same!

Why do you think it should be something larger than the indeed tiny K-8?

 

[Trailer23]

Well, IMO just the regular K-8 or JL-8 in PLA service:

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The rear pilot's cockpit arrangement or cover of it look almost the same!

Why do you think it should be something larger than the indeed tiny K-8?

Sorry, its just that I had noticed that you were replying/responding to another Member & telling him that the image he posted was a K-8.

And then you posted (a close up) image of a J-10AS & that is where I got a bit confused.

My bad.

Speaking of which..., was there ever a J-10c (dual seat variant) considered?

I know the PLAAF doesn't require such a jet as they've already got the J-15, but one would have imagined that since China is constantly trying to market the J-10 for Export, they would have a Dual-Seat Variant.

 

[White Privilege]

It is not that simple... the condition of our roads isn't ideal and FOD is a major concern. Can't compare with Sweden. Also, every base has at least 2 runway surfaces and it's not possible for IAF to take out all of them simultaneously. Contingencies of runway blockage or unavailability are practiced regularly to mitigate this strategic depth issue.

I believe PAF should have constructed a third parallel runway at Bholari since there is enough land available. The base is large and smack in the middle of many bases so it would be more available for aircraft to divert there when needed.