J-10B vs F-2

J-10A vs F-2

Japan’s F-2 vs. China’s Lethal J-10 Fighter: Who Wins?

At long ranges, the F-2 would eat the J-10 alive. At short ranges, the tables turn.
Kyle Mizokami

October 13, 2015
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In the case of Japan F-2 production has already ceased, so the emphasis is on upgrading existing planes. The F-2 is receiving new data links and a new radar, the J/APG-2, which will be mated with the AAM-4B air to air missile. The AAM-4B is currently the only missile in the world with its own AESA radar. The after-launch target lock capability of the AAM-4B allows pilots to launch the missile and begin evasive maneuvers before achieving radar lock.

Japan’s F-2 would have the advantage in long-range fights, being able to launch AAM-4B missiles from beyond visual range and then “turn and burn” in retreat. Thanks to their data links, F-2 units will be able to coordinate these long-range launches for maximum effect. Although China’s new phased array radar may be good, Japan’s long experience in radars means it’s safe to assume that the Japanese radar is better. J-10s might take serious losses in a scrape with the F-2 before they can even engage the enemy.

If on the other hand the J-10 could get in close, the infra-red search and track capability will give the Chinese fighter an advantage in short-range fights. The F-2 has no IRST.

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Both the J-10 and F-2 have their advantages and disadvantages. At long ranges, the F-2 would eat the J-10 alive. At short ranges, the tables turn. The long-range battle comes first though, and the F-2’s advantage could be enough to end the fight before both sides enter visual range. In the end, the F-2 comes out ahead in this duel of fighters.

http://www.nationalinterest.org/feature/japans-f-2-vs-chinas-j-10-who-wins-14056?page=2

But, if replacing J-10B for J10A, it would be a different matter

Two darling of PLAAF and JASDF confront each other, some basic information of their strengths and weaknesses

J-10B

DSI intake (reduce RCS, reduce weight and improve maneuverability of the aircraft)
RAM
IRST
AESA radar
Add more EW/ECM
MAWS (missile approach warning)
Very long-range missile (PL-15, ~200km)

F-2

Best AAMBVR (AAM-4B AESA radar seeker, 100~120km, not affected by the ECM)
AESA radar
EW/ECM