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The Jian-10 (J-10) development programme officially began in the mid-1980s, originally intended to be a high-performance air-superiority fighter to counter then emerging third-generation fighters such as F-16 and MiG-29. However, the end of the Cold War and changing requirements shifted the development towards a multirole fighter with both air-to-air and ground attack mission capabilities. This change was partially due to financial reasons, but more importantly it was a reflection of People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF)’s transformation from solely the air defence role to a more balanced power with both defensive and offensive capabilities.

The J-10 fighter marks the highest achievement of the Chinese aviation industry in the 20th century. The programme involved a significant amount of new technologies, including composite materials, computerised flight-control (“fly-by-wire”), advanced avionics, computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), etc. In the J-10 programme, China not only obtained a modern fighter aircraft, but also gained considerable knowledge and experience in designing and developing modern combat aircraft. The programme has also benefited from Israeli and Russian technologies, including the fly-by-wire (FBW) software and AL-31FP turbofan engines.

Typical air-Superiority and interception weapon configuration:
4X PL-11 / PL-12 MRAAM + 2X PL-8 SRAAM + 1X 800ltr drop tank
2X PL-11 / PL-12 MRAAM + 2X PL-8 SRAAM + 2X 1,600ltr drop tanks + 1X 800ltr drop tank

Typical surface attack and interdiction weapon configuration:
2X PL-8 SRAAM + 6X 250kg LDGP bomb + 2X 1,600ltr drop tanks + 1X 800ltr drop tank
2X PL-8 SRAAM + 2X 500kg LGB + 2X 1,600ltr drop tanks + 1X 800ltr drop tank + laser targeting pod

Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Categories: China Military Power. Author: Smith

Chinese People's Armed Police Brutal Training. Tell you what is the real Chinese Kungfu.
Self Defense & Martial Arts Secrets!
Street Self Defense.
Martial Arts Grip Strength.

Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Categories: China Military Power, Martial Arts, Videos. Author: Smith

The People's Liberation Army of China is the world's largest and deadliest military force. It has over 2,250,000 personnel, ranked first in the world. There are 5 service branches; the People's Liberation Army Ground Force (PLAGF), the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLA-N), the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), Second Artillery Corps (SAC), and the People's Armed Police (PAP). The Ground Force has over 1.6 million troops. The PLA Navy has over 250,000 plus an addition 147,000 troops. The PLA Air Force is the largest Asian Air Force in the world. It is composed of over 250,000 men and over 2,300 combat aircraft. The Second Artillery Corps is the strategic missile forces of China. It controls nuclear and conventional missiles. China has some 400 to over 8,000 nuclear weapons. It has over 90,000-120,000 people. The People's Armed Police keeps law.
The PLA (once called the Red Army) has fought in many battles, including the Chinese Civil War (which the PLA won), the Second Sino-Japanese War (which the PLA also won), the Korean War (which they won most battles), the Sino-Indian War (which the PLA won), the Sino-Soviet Conflict (which both sides won), and the Sino-Vietnamese War (which the PLA once again won).
The PLA is controlled by the Communist Party of China, and the commander-in-chief of the PLA is Chinese President Hu Jintao.

Friday, March 28, 2008
Categories: China Military Power. Author: Smith