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J-16 and J-20 are to replace JH-7/A and J-8, while J-10C to J-7.
So, There is no need to discuss the JH-7A and J-8F in the J-10 thread!
Good. More precise to say J-11D replacing J-8 while J-16 replacing JH-7A and J-10C replacing J-7. J-20 will grab up some shares from J-8 too.
Quantity of 500 pieces is too much.
The J-31 project has been sluggish for years due to lack of funds. China can spend hundreds of billions of dollars on procurement, maintenance, expert training ... for J-10 but can't add another 2-4 billion to ShenYang
J-31 will most likely for export. Iran will help drive up J-31 development as US is planning to attack Iran after Covid19 ending in US.
For PLAAF, they'll order more J-20 as they wanted range. For PLAN, they'll decide after perfected launch system for carrier. J35 will be enlarged J31 or total new stealth fighter.