Akasa
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You dont even know the RCS figures for J-10, you are just making stories up. As for radar, what radar does the J-10B use again? Oh that is right you havent got a clue wait for it wait for it reliable sources claimed right?. And stop throwing vague acronyms such as WVR around which stands for--- within visual range. What does that even supposed to mean? Better HMC, quicker role rate?
Its clear that you are just throwing around vague terms to look smart.
Yes, I don't know the RCS figures of the J-10B, but I do know that it is upgraded with radar absorbent material, DSI, 50% weight composites, IRST, and an AESA radar, and is considerably smaller than the Rafale. The Rafale is rumored to have 30% composites by weight and the J-10B 50%. The Rafale's intake ramps might also increase RCS despite the use of serpentine intakes.
As far as turn rates and maneuverability is concerned, the J-10B uses a more powerful engine and a reduced weight airframe. However PAF pilots (according to Eagle Hannan) who tested the J-10B said that the J-10B was able to do the Pugachev maneuver, but recovers much faster than their other equivalents. This helps post stall maneuverability.
The JF-17 may have a smaller RCS but is nowhere near versatile. It is one of the furthest things from versatile. Short range, small payload, mediocre performance and poor strike capability. The MKI on the other hand is a very long range aircraft able to carry heavy payloads and still maintain super maneuverability. Not to mention the MKI has a weapons systems operator that increases battlefield survivability as well insures greater accuracy on strike missions. On endurance missions the pilots can also relax by alternating flight responsibilities and the SU-30s can refuel in mid air.
So explain to everyone how the JF-17 is more versatile again?
The JF-17 is easily integrated with a huge variety of weaponry, everything from ALCM to SDB to AShM. Its electronics also use open source, which makes upgrading very easy. The range of the JF-17 is approximately 3000 km which is more than enough for any country that operates it. Explain "poor strike performance". I don't see how having a greater range and payload exactly makes the Su-30MKI more multirole than it already is. The JF-17 itself is easily upgraded and is compatible with Chinese, Russian, and American weaponry, as the JF-17 Block II shows.
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I Hope You Are Intelligent ENOUGH to Know That BOTH Jf17 and J10 Mount Weapon's EXTERNALLY
I hope you are intelligent enough to also know that the Su-30MKI does as well, but this time without the luxury of composites or radar absorbent material.