Posted on 05/24/2026 7:09:37 PM PDT by Red Badger
The Chinese fighter jet features improved engines, an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system and advanced air-to-air weaponry
Reported battlefield success boosts profile of China’s J-10CE fighter. Ministry of National Defense of the People's Republic of China Reports in Pakistani media suggested the simulated encounters were carried out during the “Zilzal-II” joint air exercise held in Qatar in January 2024. According to those reports, Pakistan Air Force J-10CE fighter jets faced Qatar’s Eurofighter Typhoons in a series of mock aerial engagements and emerged undefeated.
The coverage claimed the Chinese-made aircraft secured victories in all five close-range dogfights, while also winning four beyond-visual-range combat scenarios. Media outlets across several Gulf countries later published reports that appeared to align with the results recently referenced by China’s state broadcaster CCTV.
Developed by the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation beginning in the 1980s, the J-10 was designed as a single-engine, multi-role fighter aircraft intended to strengthen China’s domestic air combat capabilities.
J-10C a cornerstone of the China’s modern air force China introduced the upgraded J-10C fighter in 2017, marking a major step forward in the country’s military aviation programme. Classified as a 4.5-generation combat aircraft, the jet quickly became one of the leading products of China’s defence sector, the South China Morning Post writes.
The aircraft features improved engines, an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar system and advanced air-to-air weaponry, including the PL-10 and PL-15 missile systems. Beijing later launched the export-oriented J-10CE variant, which entered the international market in 2020 as China sought to expand its presence in global arms sales.
Meanwhile, the Eurofighter Typhoon was jointly developed by Britain, Germany, Italy and Spain during the 1980s and officially entered operational service across several European air forces in 2007. According to Pakistani media, Qatar operates the more advanced Tranche 3A version of the Eurofighter Typhoon. Analysts said the reported exercise results offered a rare glimpse into the combat performance of China’s J-10C fighter platform.
US defence publication Military Watch noted that the disclosure by CCTV underscored the growing maturity of China’s fourth-generation fighter technology. The outlet also argued that the reported outcome of the drills could further weaken the Eurofighter Typhoon’s position on the global arms market, particularly at a time when several operators, including countries involved in developing the aircraft, are gradually reducing their dependence on the jet.
Latest J-10CE performance may attract new international buyers Military analysts said the reported results of the simulated air battles could improve the international appeal of China’s J-10CE fighter jet and strengthen its export prospects. At the same time, experts noted that geopolitical considerations may still make some countries cautious about purchasing Chinese military equipment, despite the aircraft’s reported performance.
Analysts believe the fighter is most likely to attract interest from buyers in regions such as Southeast Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East, where governments are increasingly looking to diversify their defence suppliers and modernise their air forces at lower costs compared to many Western alternatives.
The latest claims surrounding the J-10CE come about a year after the fighter’s reported debut in real combat conditions. In May 2025, Pakistan said its Chinese-made fighter jets had downed several Indian aircraft during aerial clashes, including at least one French-built Rafale fighter.
If confirmed, the incident would represent the first known air-to-air victory achieved by a Chinese fighter jet in active combat, as well as the first reported combat loss involving a Rafale aircraft. Pakistan remains the only foreign country publicly known to operate the J-10C series, alongside China itself.
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Aviation Ping!.................
9 J10s vs 0 Euro fighters. They win by forfeit.
China also claims that their EVs aren’t nightmares on four wheels.
The Chicoms and Russia supplied Venezuela and Iran with their military prowess. How is that working so far?
The islamofacists just kicked the crap out of Russia in Africa. Mali and neighbors.
Yes, we live in a dangerous world. With President Trump at the helm, we are safer.
so it’ a copy of the Eurofighter Typhoon without the very important software like their copy of the F-35 without it’s software which make garbage
Can You-rope-peons do much of anything anymore?
“In late April and early May 2026, a coordinated offensive by Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) Tuareg separatists forced Russia’s Africa Corps to withdraw from key positions in northern Mali, including the strategic city of Kidal.
The attacks, which began on April 25, 2026, resulted in the death of Malian Defense Minister Gen. Sadio Camara and exposed significant limitations in Russian military effectiveness in the region.
Territorial Losses: Russian and Malian forces withdrew from Kidal, Tessalit, and Aguelhok, while militants also seized control of Bourem, Gao, and parts of Mopti.
Strategic Shift: The offensive highlights the alliance between al-Qaeda-linked jihadists and secular Tuareg nationalists against the pro-Russian Malian junta, unden late April and early May 2026, a coordinated offensive by Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) Tuareg separatists forced Russia’s Africa Corps to withdraw from key positions in northern Mali, including the strategic city of Kidal.
The attacks, which began on April 25, 2026, resulted in the death of Malian Defense Minister Gen. Sadio Camara and exposed significant limitations in Russian military effectiveness in the region.
Territorial Losses: Russian and Malian forces withdrew from Kidal, Tessalit, and Aguelhok, while militants also seized control of Bourem, Gao, and parts of Mopti.
Strategic Shift: The offensive highlights the alliance between al-Qaeda-linked jihadists and secular Tuareg nationalists against the pro-Russian Malian junta, undermining Moscow’s narrative as a reliable security guarantor.
Regional Impact: The retreat has raised concerns about further instability in neighboring Burkina Faso and Niger, where similar juntas rely on Russian support, and has created a security vacuum potentially exploitable by Islamic State in the Sahel Province (ISSP). rmining Moscow’s narrative as a reliable security guarantor.
Regional Impact: The retreat has raised concerns about further instability in neighboring Burkina Faso and Niger, where similar juntas rely on Russian support, and has created a security vacuum potentially exploitable by Islamic State in the Sahel Province (ISSP). “
Who knew?
That Colbert guy?
I have won WW III against China 300-0, from all occasions I’ve walked it through in my head.
The Russians and Chinese both seem to develop super weapons and end of the world weapons that we can’t even dream of.
Magic bombs, magic jets, magic torpedoes.
Airforces regularly sandbag each other in these jousts. India claimed a similar lopsided win against a USAF squadron fighting without AWACS, tankers or Beyond Visual. In short, everything that separates the USAF from everybody else. That said, India is pretty good.
Buy Chinese! Because Chinese military hardware worked SO well for the Venezuelans...
Thanks Paladin2!
The Russian Africa Corps used to have a different name: The Wagner Group.
In actual battles...
“The Russian Africa Corps used to have a different name: The Wagner Group.”
Thanks.
Who knew?
We do all the hard work in research, spend all the money on prototyping, testing and initial builds - and the Chinese reap the rewards through espionage and build aircraft 97% as good for 20% of our price.
I understand the J-10 came out of an Israeli design.
I do not, on the surface, denigrate any CCP weapons systems (or any other given weapons systems). Neither do I assign to them degrees of superiority or invincibility. And everything that comes from the mouth of the CCP can be considered a lie until it is proven. Propaganda is very important to them.
There are so many factors that go into how effective any given weapons systems will work. Support, training, and doctrine are just three of them.
I spoke to an accomplished fighter pilot while providing some computer support to him inside his home. His walls were jammed with plaques from various military commands, training squadrons, and front line fighter squadrons.
He started off as a USMC pilot flying the A-4 Skyhawk, transitioned to the USAF, and ended up in the Air National Guard flying F-16’ where he had just retired when I met him.
He told me that he had flown every fighter in the US inventory except the F-22.
I eagerly asked him if he had ever flown against an F-22, and if so, what was it like.
He answered matter-of-factly: “The F-22 clubbed every fighter it faced as if it were a baby seal.”
So, the Eurofighter is not a 5th Generation fighter. It is most generously, a 4.5 Generation fighter.
From what I have heard, any 5th Generation fighter one that really is 5th Generation, is competently maintained, and has well trained pilots using carefully thought out doctrine and tactics that maximize its strengths and minimizes its weaknesses, will achieve a kill ration like that against 4th Generation fighters.
And again-these are in mock battles. I suggest people take it for what it is worth.
Um,no.
CC
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