What fighter jets does Pakistan use?

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Why Pakistan is buying J-10?

The J-10C would provide Pakistan with by far the most capable combat jet in its fleet, and benefits from a much lower operational cost and lower maintenance needs than the ageing F-16A airframes. Its access to YJ-91 cruise missiles provides much a much more dangerous air to ground capability than any Pakistani fighter.

Is Pakistan going to buy 36 J-10C fighter jets from China?

J-10C fighter jet of China (PLA official website) “Pakistan will acquire 36 J-10C fighters from China by the end of 2021,” said the Pakistan House for Strategic & International Affairs (HSIA), a Pakistani think tank, according to the Global Times, citing Defense World. The news has not been officially confirmed by either of the two countries.

Is Pakistan getting j-10s from China in 2021?

In September 2020, it was reported that Pakistan was interested in the J-10CE. It was reported that Pakistan is set to receive 36 J-10-CEs semi-stealth, 4.5 gen advanced fighter Jets from China by the end of 2021.

Is WS-10B engine being retrofitted to J-10C fighter jets?

In 2021, China begun retrofitting J-10 fighter jets with WS-10B engine. Chinese broadcaster CCTV has shown a J-10C fighter with Peoples Liberation Army Air Force emblem fitted with WS-10B engine. The aircraft’s internal armament consists of a Gryazev-Shipunov GSh-23 twin-barrel cannon, located underneath the port side of the intake.

What’s behind China and Pakistan’s joint military exercises in Pakistan?

The joint exercises started on December 7 in Pakistan and lasted about 20 days, with China sending warplanes including J-10C, J-11B fighter jets, KJ-500 early warning aircraft and Y-8 electronic warfare aircraft, and Pakistan sending warplanes including the JF-17 and Mirage III fighter jets, according to the CCTV report.