Chengdu J-10 Introduction

After decades of purchasing Russian aircraft and weaponry to close the gap in aerospace technology, China has decided to participate in its own fighter jet programme. The programme began in 1984 and later when revealed in 2002, it became the aircraft known now as the J-10. The J-10 was developed by 611 Aircraft Design Institute and built by Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation The J-10 shows many similarities with the cancelled Israeli prototype Lavi and reports show that the Chinese could have very possibly purchased the Lavi designs from Israel. Nonetheless, the J-10 is claimed to be an indigenious product, designed by Chinese designers and for the PLAAF. The People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) expects 300 J-10, in single and two seats, to be built. To learn more about this awesome Chinese aviation achievement, follow the links above and find out more about the J-10!