Images making the rounds on social media imply that the second batch of Chengdu J-10C semi-stealth 4.5-gen advanced multi-role fighter planes operated by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) would be painted in tactical camouflage patterns like those used by the Mirage 5PA.
The most recent J-10Cs, according to specifics, feature sky-blue undersides and a green-gray camouflage pattern. Similar in color, Mirage 5PAs have been employed in low-level maritime strike operations. This means that low-level maritime strike duties will also be utilized with the new J-10C aircraft.
PAF #J10CE IN DIFFERENT CAMO pic.twitter.com/jnFf2WV9BD
— AS™.???????????????????????? (@FierceDragons) August 28, 2022
@thirdwire also, perhaps there could be an upgraded variant of Pakistani J-10C with green camo paint scheme? pic.twitter.com/CKVwrdT815
— Dorimeme (@dorimeme187) August 28, 2022
The Chinese aerospace firm Chengdu Aircraft Corporation, which develops and produces combat aircraft, sent the PAF the first batch of J-10Cs in March of this year. This batch was painted in a low-visibility grey color scheme.
On March 23, the J-10Cs again flew over the Pakistan Day Parade.
The first report said that Pakistan will get a total of 36 J-10C fighter planes from China in July of last year. The PAF would acquire 25 J-10Cs in the first batch and 11 in the second, according to Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed, a former interior minister, who made the announcement in December of last year.
The J-10C mid-sized fighter aircraft and the Rafale fighter jet of the Indian Air Force are similar in many ways, including size, aerodynamic characteristics, aviation, weapon systems, and overall combat capabilities (IAF).
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