J-10 definitely has better supersonic performance than flankers. Consider this, it’s stated to be able to fly at mach 2.0 under A2A configuration of 3 fuel tank + 2 PL-12 + 2 PL-8. Range limits amount of missions it can do and CAP time, but not if the combat itself.
Anyhow, the advantages of J-10 have been stated as better maneuverability (although flankers have edges in certain area). Depending whether you are in the J-10 or J-11 camp, you argue different things. The other advantage of J-10 is that it’s generally considered to be more stealthy than J-11 (aside from the smaller size). The advantages of J-11 is pretty obvious too – more space, larger radar and such.
Currently, J-11B supposedly has some newer toys like the new radar + new IRST and the holographic HUD. But we really don’t know how well SAC’s work in MMI and situation awareness compares to CAC. Who probably has far more experience in this. Of course, the upgraded J-10 is supposed to vastly improve the MMI and situation awareness + everything else.
If true, thats pretty impressive stuff. Thats coming into the league of the F-22s or the Eurofighters supersonic performance. The EF consortium claim they can hit Mach 2 with 4 BVRAAMs, 2 SRAAMs and one external tank. The Typhoon however has a greater TWR, and its engines are optimised to operate in those conditions; perhaps the chinese claims are a bit far fetched? Do you have a link for the claim?
Do the J-11s have an edge in low speed subsonic maneuverability?
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