New J-10C Variant Leaves More Questions Than Answers

Chinese Chengdu J-10C
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SINGAPORE—The internet is abuzz with theories after a prototype Chengdu J-10C fighter aircraft was photographed with a new conformal spine, similar to those found on some Lockheed Martin F-16Ds. Painted in yellow primer, the single-seat J-10C features a centerline spine and significant fuselage...
Chen Chuanren

Chen Chuanren is the Southeast Asia and China Editor for the Aviation Week Network’s (AWN) Air Transport World (ATW) and the Asia-Pacific Defense Correspondent for AWN, joining the team in 2017.

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